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Catwalk Queen: Naomi Campbell's Runway Evolution

A look back at some of the most stylish moments of her decades-spanning career

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As one of the reigning supers, Naomi Campbell has set an untouchable runway pace for the new models of today. With her captivating presence on the catwalk, she doesn't just model fashion, she owns it—putting the super in supermodel.

Ahead, take a look back at her incredible career transformation from the late 1980s to today.

1986

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Campbell walks the runway for Chanel's Spring/Summer 1987 ready-to-wear fashion show.

1987

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Campbell poses in an editorial for Calvin Klein's Spring 1988 Sportswear collection.

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1987

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Campbell sports a cropped cut and a sparkly evening gown for Chanel's Spring 1987 ready-to-wear runway show.

1987

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The model wears a furry look while strutting the catwalk at Yves Saint Laurent's Fall/Winter 1987-1988 show.

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1988

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Campbell walks down the runway at Patrick Kelly's Spring 1989 show.

1989

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Campbell walks down the runway for Rebecca Moses's Fall 1989 ready-to-wear show.

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1989

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Campbell dances with Linda Evangelista, Polly Mellon, and Christy Turlington in front of the Plaza Hotel in New York City.

1990

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She slinks down the runway for Dolce & Gabbana's New York Fashion Week show.

1990

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The model walks down the runway in a strapless minidress at an Alaïa show.

1990

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Campbell dances with fellow super Christy Turlington at a benefit.

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1990

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Campbell embraces Grace Jones during Jones's 42nd birthday party in New York City.

1990

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Campbell does monochrome in all white while attending an event in New York City.

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1991

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She stuns at Dior's Spring/Summer 1992 show.

1991

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Campbell models a bold Versace dress on the runway.

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1991

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The super is pretty in pink at a benefit honoring Gianni Versace.

1991

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Campbell smiles at her 21st birthday party.

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1993

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Campbell walks the runway in tweed at Chanel's Spring/Summer 1993-1994 ready-to-wear fashion show.

1993

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She wows in a blue two-piece for Chanel's Spring/Summer 1994 ready-to-wear collection.

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1993

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Campbell and Kate Moss attend the Designer of the Year Awards during London Fashion Week.

1994

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Campbell models a plaid look at Vivienne Westwood's Fall 1994 ready-to-wear show.

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