Variety Club Honors Naomi Campbell for Contribution to Fashion

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Awarded the Silver Heart Award for Outstanding Contribution to Fashion for her ability to bring positive change and inclusion to the industry, Naomi Campbell glittered in silver as she arrived for the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards in London.

The former ballet dancer was honored alongside other famous faces, including English fashion editor Edward Kobina Enninful, Take That singer Gary Barlow, English recording artist and musical theatre actress Beverley Knight, and Welsh singer Katherine Jenkins.

Naomi Campbell and Edward Enninful were both honored at the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards 2022Naomi Campbell and Edward Enninful were both honored at the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards 2022 at Hilton Park Lane on November 21, 2022, in London, England (Credit: Ian West / PA Images / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

“It’s an incredible honor to receive the award – I mean, just to be here is an honor,” she said at the event.

“To be here with everyone else receiving the awards is fabulous too, and that everyone can shine a light on the Variety club so they can continue doing great work,” Campbell added.

“When I started my career in the 70s and 80s, this was such a coveted invitation to have. I worked for many different people including Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd-Webber, various people that were recipients of the awards… now to actually receive an award.”

Naomi Campbell styled black patent pumps with a silver jumpsuit underneath a matching blazer from Fendi's Spring 2023 CollectionNaomi Campbell styled black patent pumps with a silver jumpsuit underneath a matching blazer from Fendi’s Spring 2023 Collection (Credit: Ian West / PA Images / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

“I do remember the glamorous, expensive, cigar-filled events with a lot of fabulous illustrious power brokers and celebrities, and it’s brilliant what the Variety club does.”

In May 2016, it was only fitting that “Empire” actress Naomi Campbell was the one to light the Empire State Building red in honor of Red Nose Day.

Naomi Campbell wears her hair down as she arrives at the Red Nose Day celebrationNaomi Campbell wears her hair down as she arrives at the Red Nose Day celebration held on May 24, 2016, at the Empire State Building in New York City (Credit: WENN / Kyle Blair)

The worldwide annual event helps raise awareness and funds for children across the world affected by poverty, and celebrities like model Naomi have been known to join in the red-nose-wearing, philanthropic fun!

Naomi Campbell wears an all-white ensemble as she prepares to light the Empire State BuildingNaomi Campbell wears an all-white ensemble as she prepares to light the Empire State Building (Credit: WENN / Kyle Blair)

In order to make the red really pop for the Empire State light-up event, Naomi donned an all-white ensemble.

Naomi Campbell styles her red nose with a white Givenchy camisole and a blazerNaomi Campbell styles her red nose with a white Givenchy camisole and a blazer (Credit: WENN / Kyle Blair)

The timeless beauty, who turned 46 a few days earlier, chose a lacy Givenchy camisole tucked behind a classy blazer and paired with matching fitted trousers.

Naomi Campbell portrayed Camilla Marks-Whiteman on the American musical drama television series EmpireNaomi Campbell portrayed Camilla Marks-Whiteman on the American musical drama television series Empire (Credit: Fox)

Naomi made sure to keep the focus on the event, accessorizing with just a few stacked bracelets and a black beaded necklace.

Naomi Campbell wears the red nose with pride at the Empire State Building in New York CityNaomi Campbell wears the red nose with pride at the Empire State Building in New York City (Credit: WENN / Kyle Blair)

She styled her dark tresses in a sleek, straight style and opted for some light smokey eye makeup and rosy cheeks.

For her feet, Naomi surprised us by effortlessly rocking an iconic pair of Adidas “Superstar” sneakers.

Naomi Campbell wears red-stripe-accented white Adidas sneakersNaomi Campbell wears red-stripe-accented white Adidas sneakers (Credit: WENN / Kyle Blair)

These sneakers feature the sportswear brand’s classic triple diagonal stripes in red and the signature Adidas shell toes.

With leather uppers and mesh lining, these shoes are comfortable and stylish. They retail for around $80 at Zappos. You can choose from various colors and have the option to customize your design.

Adidas "Superstar" Sneakers with black and white stripesAdidas “Superstar” Sneakers with black and white stripes, $80.00

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