By Megan Riedlinger
8:22am PDT, May 17, 2017
Fashion icon Naomi Campbell turns 47 on May 22, 2017, and in honor of the diva's birthday, we're rounding up some of her most iconic runway appearances over her illustrious career. First up, this stunning moment in a place fit for fashion royalty — Versailles, France! The Autumn/Winter 2007-2008 Christian Dior show took place in the picturesque French town on July 2, 2007, and Naomi walked the runway in this beautiful pale pink couture creation. Just as spectacular as that gown? The diamond-encrusted leaf headband the supermodel wore atop her long waves. Keep reading to relive more of Naomi's flawless fashion moments!
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Remember Naomi Campbell's very first runway appearance? Oh, just for some little designer named Yves Saint Laurent! The future supermodel strutted her stuff in a navy suit and matching hat on the Yves Saint Laurent 1988 Spring/Summer Ready-To-Wear catwalk on Jan. 25, 1988.
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Naomi Campbell in an aqua Chanel bikini? Legendary! The supermodel walked the Chanel runway during the design house's Spring/Summer show in Paris in October 1993 in this teeny two-piece while also rocking equally bright pink-and-blue hair.
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Naomi Campbell took part in the whimsical Dior by John Galliano Haute Couture Autumn/Winter fashion show in Paris in July 2005. The stunner sported this ethereal, layered-tulle creation with splashes of forest-like greens while her long hair cascaded in waves.
Most people forget that Naomi Campbell did a few stints on the Victoria's Secret catwalk in the midst of her bustling career. Naomi actually opened one of the brand's first fashion shows back in February 1996 when the then-catalog company showcased its spring lingerie collection in New York City.
Runway return! Though she's yet to retire from the runway, Naomi Campbell appearances on the catwalk these days are few and far between. The supermodel graced the Versace Spring/Summer 2017 runway during Milan Fashion Week in September 2016 decked out in a red, silver and blue look from their athleisure-inspired collection.
Who besides Naomi Campbell could pull off wearing nothing but suede gloves, a velvet hat and a green fur on the runway? Absolutely no one. Naomi owned this look during a Yves Saint Laurent show in Paris in January 2002.
Channeling the chicest matador imaginable, Naomi Campbell strutted down the catwalk at the Oscar de la Renta Fall/Winter 1993 show in New York City back in March 1992.
Naomi Campbell embodied a Versace bride on the runway in July 1997. The supermodel walked in the designer's Autumn/Winter Collection in Paris that summer wearing this slinky cross-emblazoned silver minidress with a veil and a bouquet.
Haute pink! In November 2000, Naomi Campbell lent her supermodel swag to a benefit gala in West Hollywood that celebrated the 40th anniversary of Italian designer Valentino. For the occasion, Naomi rocked this hot pink one-piece on the runway.
Throughout her career, Naomi Campbell has worked with Welsh fashion designer Julien Macdonald. She opened his September 2002 show in London, then returned later in the presentation to bring a pop of neon color to the runway in this amazing yellow number.
A garden goddess! Naomi Campbell took part in Dolce & Gabbana's Spring/Summer 2004 show during Milan Fashion Week in October 2003 wearing nothing but a strategically placed Pop Art-emblazoned bathing suit and a sheer floral robe.
Reminding us of her roots! Naomi Campbell sauntered down the catwalk during Chanel's Fall/Winter ready-to-wear collection show in Paris in March 1994 with some home-country pride! While wearing a black one-piece ensemble, the supermodel waved the Union Jack down the runway.
A different kind of flower crown! Naomi Campbell donned this gorgeous gold and red gown during a Vivienne Westwood show in Paris in October 1992. The regal piece of couture featured a rose-covered neckline and intricate floral detailing.
In October 1994, Naomi Campbell strutted down the catwalk during Chantal Thomass' 1995 Spring/Summer ready-to-wear show in Paris. Her ensemble? This transparent hooped white dress worn over black lingerie… which doesn't exactly look ready-to-wear! But Naomi pulled off the unconventional look flawlessly!
Naomi Campbell's most recent jaunt down a catwalk? February 2017, when she walked in the La Perla Fall/Winter 2017 show during New York Fashion Week. The supermodel wore a midnight blue negligee with black lace detailing under a textured, glam navy duster coat.
Naomi gets her wings! During her 2002 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show appearance, Naomi Campbell sported the trademark accessory of the brand's fashion shows — wings! The elegant red-and-black wings went perfectly with her tiny lingerie.
Naomi Campbell walked for Diane Von Furstenberg at the designer's Spring 2015 collection show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City in September 2014. The British-born beauty modeled a look we wouldn't typically see her in on a red carpet at that point: a white babydoll strapless dress with splashes of color.
Nurse Naomi! Naomi Campbell walked the runway for Louis Vuitton's Spring/Summer 2008 collection show during Paris Fashion Week in October 2007 decked out like a super-stylish nurse, complete with a massive Louis V bag.
Bold in primary colors, Naomi Campbell walked the runway in January 2005 for Jean Paul Gaultier's Haute Couture Spring/Summer show in Paris. This look, which included flowers styled in Naomi's hair and sleeves with an impressive wingspan, was one of the brightest of that year's collection.
