Naomi Campbell presented a tribute to Azzedine Alaïa during the Fashion Awards 2017, in London’s Royal Albert Hall. Campbell has previously described Alaïa as a father figure, as she proudly honoured the Tunisian couturier designer’s work, alongside Linda Spierings, Farida Khelfa, Veronica Webb, Stephanie Seymour, Yasmin Le Bon Imaan Hammam and more.

Tunisian fashion designer Azzedine Alaïa passed away in Paris on 18th November, aged 77.

Known as the ‘King of Cling,’ Alaïa’s form-flattering gowns were worn by celebrities such as Naomi Campbell, Lady Gaga, Greta Garbo and Michelle Obama, as today the fashion world is in mourning for this iconic middle eastern couture designer.