V151: If You Don’t Naomi by Now

October 30, 2024

Text by Mathias Rosenzweig

Naomi Campbell is not one to hide. With a face like that, why would she? (and how could she?)

Of course, a hint of makeup here and there never hurts—but for the supermodel and fashion icon, it’s always been more fun to reveal than to conceal. While we might think of makeup as a way to cover imperfections, doesn’t it also showcase our mind’s inner workings, our creative visions, and our desire to experiment with new looks? Perhaps makeup is a way to show our inner beauty on an external canvas. Of course, few canvases are as coveted as that of Naomi’s visage, which has led to her being a long-time muse for Dolce&Gabbana.

Naomi wears velvet flat cap with veil and mesh pussy bow blouse **DOLCE&GABBANA**

On face **DOLCE&GABBANA BEAUTY** Everlast 24H Blurred Matte Pore Minimizing Primer, Everlast 24H Full Coverage 3D Matte Foundation with SPF 20 in #27N, and Everlift Oil Infused Soft-halo Luminizer Powder in #00 Universal Light

There was a time when the definition of “beauty” was much broader. according to Merriam-Webster, beauty is “the quality or group of qualities in a person or thing that gives pleasure to the senses or the mind—often, specifically: the quality of being physically attractive.” Throughout the 2000s and 2010s, the cosmetics industry began using the word in place of “makeup,” effectively allowing consumers to buy “beauty” at their local makeup outlet. As a result, the beauty market exploded, and one’s individual right to feel beautiful—as well as an infinite amount of tutorials on how to get there—became universal.

Naomi wears silk satin flat cap with veil, lace lingerie top, lace and tulle triangle bra, short silk satin gloves, silk chiffon skirt with belt DOLCE&GABBANA

On lips DOLCE&GABBANA BEAUTY Everkiss Liquid Lip Soft Matte Lipstick

Of course, the word “beauty” can just as easily be applied to nature, interior design, art, or fashion, the last of which has only been mastered by a select few, including Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. And so, with their brand’s recent relaunch and expansion of their quintessential Dolce&Gabbana Beauty line, there was only one muse and canvas worthy of its celebration with V—that of the Naomi Campbell.

There are so many varieties of gorgeousness in the world. The point here is not to get caught up in semantics. Maybe beauty is simply anything that pulls at our heartstrings, whether it’s internal, external, or within a tube of lipstick. Our goal has always been to “get to know” beauty, to celebrate it, and sometimes rediscover it with the help of some friends, like the one and only Naomi (and maybe a little blush).