Normani Pays Homage to Naomi Campbell with Her "WAP" Music Video Cameo
Normani seemingly channeled supermodel Naomi Campbell during her cameo appearance in Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's new music video for "WAP."
In the video, Normani wears an outfit similar to the classic Alaïa getup on display in a 1991 photo of Campbell.
Normani has dressed up as the iconic model before, channeling vintage Campbell for Halloween last year.
Normani took inspiration from one of her ultimate style icons for her stellar appearance in Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's "WAP" music video, released today.
Fans quickly pointed out on social media that the houndstooth-print outfit Normani wears in the visuals closely resembles the classic Alaïa ensemble that Naomi Campbell modeled in an Ellen Von Unwerth–captured snap.
In the "WAP" video, Normani dons a printed bustier and hot shorts with a matching beret and gloves, along with strappy, thigh-high stiletto heels. In the circulating Campbell photograph, the supermodel is seen wearing a checkered-print coordinating set including a lace-back tank top, high-waist bottoms, a matching hat, and peep-toe pumps from Alaïa's 1991 Tati collection.
Naomi by Ellen Von Unwerth wearing ALAÏA’s S/S 1991 TATI collection / Normani in Cardi B’s WAP feat. Megan Thee Stallion video pic.twitter.com/rDl6v4h0HQ
— DAL (@dalchodha) August 7, 2020
Normani's music video appearance wasn't the only time the pop star has channeled the legendary supermodel, however. Last Halloween, the singer dressed up as Campbell from an image captured by photographer Herb Ritts. In an another Alaïa moment, she payed homage to the '90s supermodel in a leopard-print bodysuit, gloves, a beret, and stilleto booties.
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Of course, Normani wasn't the only surprise star appearance in "WAP." Kylie Jenner, Rosalía, Mulatto, Sukihana, and Rubi Rose also make high-profile cameos in the over-the-top video.
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