Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss, two of the most iconic supermodels of all time, reunited at Campbell’s blockbuster exhibition in London. Their paths first crossed during a Los Angeles photoshoot in 1992. “It was a brief meeting, but I remember her being strikingly quiet, she hardly spoke,” Campbell recalled in 2014. “The other striking thing, obviously, was her beautiful face. I knew she was special from the first minute I saw her.”
Their careers have since intertwined, their early days of fame forever captured in nostalgic photographs shared on platforms like @90sanxiety and @shesvague. It was only natural that Moss would be among the first to attend Campbell’s exhibition. She likely recognized many of the displayed pieces, including slashed knit Alaïa dresses, the iconic Vivienne Westwood fall 1993 look that caused a stir, and Marc Jacobs’s early designs for Perry Ellis.
Campbell donned a stack of Bulgari Serpenti necklaces with a tailored Boss dress, showcasing her famous legs. Moss opted for a flowing slip paired with a cropped tuxedo jacket. The pair, who playfully call themselves “wagons” due to their past hedonistic lifestyles, were joined by a constellation of fashion icons, including Daphne Guinness, Sarah Burton, Andreas Kronthaler, Grace Jones, Law Roach, and Adwoa Aboah.
“To stand in front of my wardrobe is a humbling experience,” Campbell shared. “Vivid memories replay bygone conversations with the legendary designers who were among my closest friends and collaborators. I hope you will get to know the love stories behind the clothes.” Perhaps Naomi Campbell’s most enduring relationship is the one she shares with Kate Moss, a testament to their enduring friendship and shared history in the world of fashion.
