Campbell cuts a dash with ‘germophobe’ clothing range
NAOMI CAMPBELL has designed a clothing collection inspired by her “germophobe” attitude to travel, featuring garments that she claims are antibacterial, anti-crease and “anti-stress”.
The collection, for German label Boss, also includes a compression suit to prevent blood clots while flying.
During the Covid pandemic, the 53-year-old supermodel travelled by aeroplane wearing a full hazmat suit and goggles, in addition to her mask and face shield.
“I’m not doing this for laughs,” she said at the time. “This is how I feel comfortable travelling.”
Even before the pandemic, Campbell wore a surgical mask and disposal gloves on planes, and would begin a flight by cleaning the area around her seat with anti-bacterial wipes.
Launching the Naomi x Boss “travel capsule” range, Campbell explained: “This collection is designed to empower women to embrace every moment with style and grace.
“It’s about creating fashion that complements her dynamic lifestyle, making her feel like she can take on the world, one stylish step at a time.
“Today’s woman has a million things on her plate, and the last thing she needs to worry about is her outfit, especially when on the go. We’ve incorporated technology into the fabric to make life a bit easier.
“Everyone knows I’m a bit of a germaphobe, so of course we’ve added antibacterial properties to ensure freshness and cleanliness.
“There’s also an anti-crease feature, which means you move from one meeting to the next without worrying about wrinkles.
“The tracksuit set in the collection features a special print with proven anti-stress properties, promoting a sense of zen and balance.”
Antibacterial pieces include leggings and a white cotton shirt. The “antistress” design is leopard-print, and comes in purple or ivory.
Campbell singled out her favourite piece as a compression suit – a full bodysuit, although the effect can be achieved by purchasing leggings and zip tops separately – which “hugs every curve, elongates the silhouette and exudes confidence.”
‘Today’s woman has a million things on her plate. The last thing she needs to worry about is her outfit’