Naomi Campbell Returns Anna Wintour’s Shade At Harlem Fashion Row’s 2024 Style Awards
Uptown got a jumpstart on New York Fashion Week Tuesday (Sept. 3) with Harlem Fashion Row‘s 17th Annual Fashion Show and Style Awards.
Held at the General Grant National Memorial, the event honored legends and changemakers in fashion, including Naomi Campbell, who was recognized as the Icon of the Year. Initially presented by Vogue Global Editor Anna Wintour, Campbell’s tardiness resulted in Wintour tossing a slightly shady comment her way.
“I am a very punctual person, and I have the honor of presenting tonight to someone who is often late,” Anna said during her intro, according to the New York Post. She reportedly left the event immediately following her address — and before Campbell’s arrival.
When she did arrive, the runway pro was presented her honor by Harper’s Bazaar Editor-in-Chief Samira Nasr — who was also honored that night — showing love to the EIC over “the other lady,” Wintour.
“Yes, Naomi’s always late, but I believe in my high power, and I want to thank my higher power for having me be here,” Campbell said. “It’s so important that I’m here today, and I’m honored to be here in Harlem. Everything’s going to work out the way it’s going to work out. It wasn’t my choice to have the other lady. I’d much rather have this.”
Nasr was recognized as Editor of the Year, and was presented her award by longtime friend Tracee Ellis Ross. “The role of editor-in-chief has changed and evolved since I started as an intern 30 years ago, but the role of magazines and fashion media has largely remained the same,” Nasr said in her acceptance speech, Fashionista reports. “It is to deliver the best in fashion and celebrate the culture that shapes it. It is to contextualize this moment and be a record of our time.”
Teyana Taylor took home the Virgil Abloh Award, presented by vice president of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at LVMH, Corey Smith. Presented by Lena Waithe, costume designer and consultant Shiona Turini was honored as the Stylist of the Year.
The evening also included a runway show highlighting the designs of Aaron Potts of A.Potts, Nicole Benefield of Nicole Benefield Portfolio and Jimmy Latouché of Latouché. Check out snaps from the evening below.
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