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In the decades since their ’90s heyday, the supermodels may have taken different paths, but if there’s one thing the entire gang can agree on it’s that Naomi Campbell is a legend. Throughout her 30-plus years in the business, Campbell has racked up countless achievements, but her greatest accomplishments are the lifelong friendships she’s maintained with her peers. Ask any of the originals and they’ll tell you all about their Naomi moment, so on the eve of her CFDA Fashion Icon Award, Vogue did just that, tracking down Kate Moss, Cindy Crawford, Claudia Schiffer, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, and more to congratulate Campbell on her win and share why they think she’s one in a million.
Their answers may surprise you. Of course, Campbell’s signatures are mentioned—the walk, the look, the attitude—but to those who’ve known her for years, she’s more than an image. With Christy Turlington sharing stories from the time they spent together on the road, Crawford praising her playfulness, and Schiffer taking note of her global popularity, you get a sense of the woman behind the glamour. “I’ve got so many good memories with Naomi,” shares Moss. “Years and years of laughter!”
Even those who are new to the scene feel the impact of Campbell’s years in the business. The next generation of models chimed in, too, with current It girls like Jourdan Dunn and Adut Akech sharing why the look up to the legend. Hear all about the stories and behind-the-scenes moments in this special Vogue.com video.