At the Harlem’s Fashion Row Fashion Show and Style Awards on Tuesday night, fashion icons Naomi Campbell and Anna Wintour found themselves at the center of a public spat. The incident unfolded when Vogue editor-in-chief Wintour made a pointed comment about Campbell’s “reputation of tardiness” while presenting an award.
Wintour, known for her punctuality, took the stage and subtly criticized Campbell, saying, “I am a very punctual person, and I have the honour of presenting tonight to someone who is often late.” The comment was reportedly made in haste as Wintour was eager to leave for the US Open, prompting her to adjust the event schedule.
Sources close to Campbell informed TMZ that the supermodel had arrived at the event at the time specified by the producers. Campbell’s displeasure with Wintour’s early departure was evident when she received her Fashion Icon Award from Harper’s Bazaar editor-in-chief Samira Nasr. Campbell acknowledged her habitual lateness but remarked, “It wasn’t my choice to have the other lady [Wintour]. I’d much rather have this,” referring to Nasr. Her comments were met with gasps from the audience.
Following the event, Wintour was seen enjoying the US Open, while Campbell’s remarks continued to stir conversation about the dramatic turn of events at one of the fashion industry’s most anticipated gatherings.
