Naomi, talked to the magazine about how
she has stayed relevant in the fashion industry for the past 30 years
and how she has transitioned into television.
(Excerpts from the magazine):
On the people she surrounds herself with: “They
are not showy, but sincere,” she says. “They are loyal and honest and
there with you throughout, being themselves and being true. Pure.”
On encouraging others: “If
a young model asks me for advice or if I can help them, I will. I’m
very much supportive of young artists, young photographers, young
models. There is nothing wrong with sharing; I think you should. And I
never do it expecting anything in return.”
On freedom to be creative:
“For shoots, we used to have these amazing trips, and now it’s just get
there and start, in and out,” she says. “Time is just… shorter. I still
have to deliver my end of the stick, and I love what I do and the
enthusiasm is the same”.
On being on “Empire”: “Models
used to get a hard time when they wanted to cross over into something
else. And to be so supported, I really didn’t think that would happen,”
she says of her recent television work. “I feel very blessed for the
opportunity to be able to express myself in a different way.”
