See '70s IMAN Icon Now at 66
The old supermodel is always very involved in the world of fashion.
When it comes to the mostInfluential supermodels all time,Iman definitely do the list. She came to the fame in the 1970s and was a model and muse for many world-renowned designers and appeared on the cover of countless magazines. In addition to his modeling work, Iman is also known to be half of a beloved celebrity couple withHis deceased husbandDavid BowieHis cosmetic line and his philanthropy.
Now, it's been almost 50 years old that Iman made a name for itself as a model. And although she has retired officially about this career years ago, she is always very a presence in the world of fashion. She also saw a peaceful life today as a mother and grandmother. Read more about Iman's life at 66 years old.
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She has not been professional model for 33 years.
Iman retired from modeling in 1989 after a very successful career. In an interview withTo carry In 2018, sheexplained of his decision, "The philosophical answer is that I knew there was nothing more than I could do and that I had to leave to start something new. The less philosophical truth was that I hadLinda [Evangelista] andNaomi Campbell] andChristy [Turlington] andCindy [Crawford] Behind me, and they would push me anyway, so I had to go with grace. "
She started a makeup mark.
In 1994, Iman launched Iman Cosmetics. The company focuses on making makeup for non-white women, which was more difficult to find at the time of its launch.
"Now, each brand has 40 foundation nuances, but Iman Cosmetics was one of the first who changed the way we think of makeup", "she saidTo carry. "It will be my inheritance and I am very happy to be recalled this way."
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She is always involved in the world of fashion.
Iman is no longer a working model, but it remained involved in fashion. She was the host ofRUNWAY CANADA project andThe fashion show. She always makes a splash when she hits any red carpet, as withHis show-rounded look At 2021 MET GALA. And she made big movements to change the industry. As indicated byTo carryShe was part of a fashion insider group that launched a campaign and released an open letter exhorting for more non-white models on the track, calling specific designers.AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB
"When we posted the letter on social media, everyone knew that the designers were taken for task, "she said." Everyone has a voice now and the change happens quickly. "
Iman was alsorecently honored At the inaugural gala of fifteen percent pebbles, which aims to bring retailers to store more black companies.
It benefits from a calmer way of life.
As a model, life was fast for Iman, but these days, it takes advantage of aExistence much more relaxed.
"This is the time I settled! "She saysHarper Bazaar In 2021. "I am a city girl, but now I appreciate the country. I'm going to go hiking every day - I have this beautiful view of the mountains that literally changes every few minutes." She also shared that she spent her time painting, watching movies, reading and cooking.
She is a mother and a grandmother.
Iman has a 43-year-old girl,Zulekha Haywood, with his ex-husband basketballSpencer Haywoodand a 21-year-old girl,Lexi Jones, with Bowie. She is a grandmother through Zulekha, who has a daughter namedLavinia. EN 2021, IMAN publishedA picture of itself with Zulekha and Lavinia on Instagram and written, "3 generations! The love of the short family! Blessed to have in my life my granddaughter Vini and my daughter Zulekha. "
Iman was opened on the Bowie mourning as a result of his 2016 death of liver cancer. She talked about their relationship withHarper Bazaar.
"It was a nice ordinary life and that was what was great about it," she said. "We could live in New York, pick up our school daughter, walk everywhere ... You know, I'd like to have had more years."
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