“I started this charity, Fashion for Relief, in 2005, after Hurricane Katrina happened. New Orleans was actually the first place I visited in the United States. It was one of my first big jobs, a shoot for British Elle. It was April 14, 1986.” FirstsStatesBigsJobsUnitedUnited StatesHappenedFashionCharityBritishReliefNew OrleansAprilHurricanesKatrinaHurricane Katrina Author:Naomi Campbell
“Patrick Demarchelier was the one who got me my first Vogue cover. It was French Vogue - I think in ’87 or ’88. I think I was the first black model to be on the cover of French Vogue, which was shocking to me because when I asked them about it, they were like, "Oh, no. We’ve never had that before."” ThinkingFirstsBlackModelsShockingVogue Author:Naomi Campbell
“When I first got Yves Saint Laurent Couture, I didn't know how to take off a cape. I would ask Katoucha and Dalma - the real divas of the runway - 'Can you show me?' I've never been afraid to ask for help.” KnowsFirstsRealHelpingShowsAsksKnow HowSaintShow MeRunwayCapesCouture Author:Naomi Campbell
“After Versace was murdered, the first person to call me was Mandela.” FirstsPersonsCall MeFirst PersonVersace Author:Naomi Campbell
