.The_Real_IMAN accepted the Franca Sozzani Award in extravagant style on the first night of the VeniceFilmFestival.
extraordinary career has spanned decades and continents: from being scouted as a political science student at the University of Nairobi, to working as a muse to some of the world’s most influential designers. The legendary model walked the historic 1973 Battle of Versailles show, was described by Yves Saint-Laurent as his “dream woman”, and even wore Hervé Leger to marry David Bowie in 1992, at what could easily be described as the coolest wedding ever.
But that’s only half the story: raised during a period of political turmoil in her home country of Somalia, the supermodel has championed social causes from the very beginning of her career.
: a billowing, dramatic violet gown covered from head to toe with ruched taffeta. With such an opulent piece it didn’t take much in the way of accessories to bring the look to life: just a smoky eye, a lick of purple lipstick, and a single diamond earring to add a more sultry touch. It seems that even if the night might have been largely in celebration of her humanitarian work, Iman was also taking the opportunity to once again serve us an iconic fashion moment—not that we needed reminding.
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