Naomi in Fashion - by Sonnet Stanfill & Elisabeth Murray (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

This sumptuously illustrated celebration of Naomi Campbell's extraordinary groundbreaking place in fashion accompanies the first exhibition spotlighting her career at London's Victoria and Albert Museum.

In this remarkable book, trailblazing supermodel Naomi Campbell herself selects her favorite photographs--by iconic photographers such as Steven Meisel, Peter Lindbergh, Paolo Roversi, Ellen von Unwerth, Arthur Elgort, Karim Sadli, and Mikael Jansson--to showcase her life in fashion from the earliest appearances until today.

A series of iconic looks are presented in detail accompanied by extended captions replete with Naomi's personal anecdotes and recollections. She also personally champions her favorite designers, from legends such as Lagerfeld, McQueen, and Versace to up-and-coming talents--especially from Africa--such as Marianne Fassler and Kenneth Ize.

Featuring a wide-ranging interview with Naomi, this glamorous, engaging, yet accessible book celebrates Naomi as one of the world's leading role models and inspiration to the creatives of today and the future.

Review Quotes

"Preparing for the "Naomi: In Fashion" exhibition, which includes about 100 wardrobe items worn by Ms. Campbell throughout her career, required her to relive professional highs and lows. She described the experience as "therapeutic," especially when it brought back memories of working with friends in the industry who have died, like the designers Lee Alexander McQueen and Azzedine Alaïa. A book released in conjunction with the exhibition features a selection of the fashion photographs that helped enshrine Ms. Campbell as one of the industry's original supermodels. "It was a time of great fun," she said of her early career in the 1980s and 1990s. "It wasn't about finances, it was about creativity. Nine to five didn't exist -- we were nine to whatever." -- THE NY TIMES

"Rizzoli's latest coffee table tome: Naomi: In Fashion is a captivating exploration of the supermodel's four-decade-long career, celebrating her unparalleled influence in the fashion industry. The book, tied to this year's Victoria and Albert Museum exhibition, meticulously chronicles Naomi's Campbell's groundbreaking journey from a young model to undisputed queen of the catwalk and global fashion icon. [Naomi: In Fashion] highlights her pioneering role as a Black model, breaking barriers and redefining the standards of beauty and professionalism in fashion. This book is an essential tribute to Naomi Campbell, offering both fans and newcomers an intimate look at her remarkable career and enduring impact on the fashion world." -- GENLUX

"This sumptuously illustrated celebration of Naomi Campbell's extraordinary groundbreaking place in fashion accompanies the first exhibition spotlighting her career at London's Victoria and Albert Museum," the description reads. What can you expect in its pages? A new, in-depth interview with Naomi as well as a vast selection of her personal favorite photographs. -- WHO WHAT WEAR

"Naomi Campbell fans will be able to tap into the model's heart -- and mind -- with the new exhibition "Naomi: In Fashion" at the Victoria & Albert Museum, which runs from June 22 to April 6. The show will feature a variety of looks from the supermodel's long career, including a Kenneth Ize striped dress from the fall 2020 runway show; an Yves Saint Laurent feathered cocktail dress from his fall 1987 collection, and a beautifully embellished Alexander McQueen gown that she wore to the Fashion Awards in 2019." -- WOMEN'S WEAR DAILY

"Naomi: In Fashion will showcase more than 100 of Campbell's most memorable looks, such as a 1989 Thierry Mugler car-inspired corset, outfits by Azzedine Alaia, and the vertiginous Vivienne Westwood platform shoes she wore in her notorious 1993 catwalk fall. The show will also explore Campbell's work as an activist, feature an exhibit of photos curated by Edward Enninful, and recreate her favorite style of suite at Claridge's Hotel." -- ELLE DECOR

About the Author

Sonnet Stanfill is a senior curator, V&A.
Elisabeth Murray is Exhibition Project Curator, Textiles and Fashion, V&A.
Tristram Hunt is the director of the V&A.
Edward Enninful is former editor-in-chief of British Vogue.
Tim Blanks is editor-at-large for The Business of Fashion.
Alexander Fury is a fashion critic.
Claire Allen-Johnstone, Jacqueline Springer, and Christine Checinska are curators at the V&A.