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“Bethann Hardison has been my collaborator, my closest friend, we've gone through starting businesses, losing businesses, kids, divorces, marriages, and she was my maid of honor when I married my husband, David Bowie. And she's still such a part of my life. This is the person when it's totally dark, outside and inside, this is the person I would call.”

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Iman Abdulmajid

Iman Abdulmajid, born on July 25, 1955, is an influential fashion model. Known for her unique East African heritage and elegant modeling persona, she has become a iconic figure in the international fashion world. more

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