Supermodel Naomi Campbell slammed Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour's scathing criticism of her at the Fashion Row Fashion Show and Style Awards in Harlem on Tuesday night.
Wintour seemed annoyed that Campbell was late to the party and didn't hesitate to chastise her: She then took to the podium to present Campbell with the award, only to end up repeating her tardiness.
“I'm a very punctual person, and tonight I have the honor of presenting to someone who is consistently late,” the influential fashion mogul said in the video. Wintour was so upset with the supermodel that she ended up storming out. Campbell took to the microphone to sharply criticize the sarcasm, and didn't mince words.
Naomi Campbell fired back at Anna Wintour after the latter commented that she was late in showing Naomi where she was supposed to present her award.
Wintour reportedly had to stand down and let Samira Nasr present the award, but Naomi said she preferred Nasr to “the other woman.” pic.twitter.com/GVwa8VUKtx
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NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 3, 2024: Naomi Campbell speaks at the 17th Annual Harlem Fashion Row Fashion Show & Style Awards on September 3, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
Following Wintour's departure from the venue, Harper's Bazaar editor-in-chief Samira Nasr has been named Wintour's replacement, TMZ reports. ReportedShe reportedly presented Campbell with the Fashion Icon Award and welcomed the model onto the stage to accept the statuette.
Campbell fired back at Wintour's insult, leaving the crowd stunned by his sharp comments.
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“It's very important for me to be here today and I'm honored to be in Harlem,” Campbell said, according to TMZ.
That's when things got worse.
“Everything should work out,” Campbell continued.
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“It's not my choice to bring in another woman. I would rather have this,” she said, calling Wintour “the other woman” and making an affectionate gesture of support for Nasr's reintroduction.
Mutters of surprise were heard from the crowd moments after the catfight ended with Campbell's scathing criticism of the highly-regarded fashion expert. (Related article: 'I was suicidal': Naomi Campbell explains why she turned to drugs)
A source close to Campbell later claimed that she was not late for the event. TMZAccording to reports, Wintour moved up in the presentation rankings because she wanted to play in the U.S. Open.