During the 17th Annual Harlem Fashion Row Fashion Show and Style Awards, an intense confrontation erupted between supermodel Naomi Campbell and Vogue’s editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, capturing the audience’s attention. The friction surfaced when Anna Wintour took to the stage to present an award to Naomi Campbell, and her speech took an unexpectedly critical tone.
Renowned for her strict adherence to schedules, Anna Wintour couldn’t resist commenting on Naomi’s well-known lack of punctuality. “I am a very punctual person, and I have the honor of presenting tonight to someone who is often late,” Anna remarked, unmistakably pointing out Naomi’s habits. The atmosphere grew tense as she elaborated on her point, which ultimately led her to exit the stage in dismay.
This left Samira Nasr, the editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar, to step in and present the Fashion Icon Award to Naomi Campbell. Upon receiving her award, Naomi acknowledged her lateness but also subtly critiqued Anna Wintour.
“I’m always late, but things always work out the way they’re supposed to,” Naomi commented cheerfully. She continued, “It wasn’t my choice to have the other lady present me with this award. I’d much rather have this” indicating her preference for Samira Nasr over Anna Wintour.
Naomi’s remarks caused an audible stir among the audience, making it evident that the tension between the two stalwarts was intense. The episode not only left a significant imprint on the attendees but also sent ripples through the fashion industry, highlighting the intricate relations between two prominent personalities. This moment from the Harlem Fashion Row Fashion Show and Style Awards is likely to be discussed within the fashion circles for quite some time.
