Meet The New Simon Cowell of Fashion - Naomi Campbell

by Rich Juzwiak

The chicest, shriekingest skull in all the land, Naomi Campbell, ran the gamut of human emotions on last night's episode of Oxygen's reality modeling competition-cum-sorority rush The Face. As coach/mentor for three of the show's aspiring models, she ranted, she raved, she condescended, she laughed manically, she cried crocodile tears of cold-blooded joy, she rounded corners ominously.

My favorite things in the highlights reel above are:
3. "Cuz I'm cuz I'm cuz I'm."
2. "They may be angry, it's an emotion to have," which is such post-phone-throwing therapy rationalizing.
1. When she shouts at her group and then shouts at them for shouting. It reminds me of the impossible-to-win confrontation between Corky St. Clair and Lloyd Miller in Waiting for Guffman ("Why are you whispering? I'm right here...Now it's too loud. Just talk like a normal person."). In fact, if you watch this show (or any reality show, really) as a Christopher Guest documentary — as a collection of improv performances played for absurdity — it becomes a lot more entertaining.

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And HERE They Are | Met Gala 2011 worst dressed: Naomi Campbell, Serena Williams and Fergie

Here come the fashion disasters: Naomi Campbell, Serena Williams and Fergie dress like bridezillas at Met gala

By Daily Mail Reporter

A host of A-list stars unwisely said 'I do' to very disastrous looks at the Costume Institute Benefit Gala in New York last night.

Naomi Campbell, Serena Williams and Black Eyed Peas star Fergie were among those who made the worst dressed list at the star-studded event, which was held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The trio all opted for bizarre white confections that looked more like cheap bridal gowns than haute couture.

What were they thinking? Naomi Campbell in Alexander McQueen couture (left), Serena Williams in Oscar de la Renta (centre) and Fergie in Marchesa (right) at the Costume Institute gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York last night

The night marked the opening of the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibition and fashion veteran Naomi, 40, paid tribute by wearing a dress by the label.

But the overly ornate fringed design didn't do her supermodel figure justice.

Tennis champion Serena, 29, failed to serve up an ace in her feathered strapless Oscar de la Renta gown and fascinator while Fergie, 36, hit a bum note in a fishtail gown by Marchesa.

Model Shalom Harlow's structured Marchesa had enough swirls and twirls to make any onlooker dizzy while fans of Mad Men's usually stylish Christina Hendricks may have been left disappointed by her rust-coloured organza gown by Carolina Herrera.

Over the top: Model Shalom Harlow in Marchesa (left), Mad Men's Christina Hendricks' muddy-looking choice (centre) and actress Christina Ricci in Zac Posen (right)

Christina Ricci revisited her Addams Family days in a Zac Posen gown that looked like a giant cobwe

Still, the 31-year-old actress, who played precocious Wednesday Addams in the 1991 film adaptation, seemed rather pleased with her Gothic ensemble as she posed on the red carpet.

American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez, 41, spoilt an otherwise stylish halter-neck Gucci gown with a floral shrug.

A  bright fright: Jennifer Lopez (left) ruined her Gucci gown with a floral shrug, Barbara Walters' green dress was eye-wateringly bright (centre) and Solange Knowles 9right) overdid it by teaming her multi-print frock with curly hair

The View's Barbara Walters, 81, made few people green with envy in her unusual gown while Beyonce Knowles' sister Solange overdid it with her curly hair.

Tonight's ball is one of the biggest nights in the fashion calendar with a guest list that reads like a who's who of Hollywood.

The Savage Beauty exhibition features the late designer’s iconic work and guests will be served a Scottish-themed dinner in the Temple of Dendur to represent McQueen's Scottish roots.

Car-crash couture: Aimee Mullins's (pictured with designer Oliver Theyskens) boucle dress looks to have had a run in with a bonfire; heiress Daphne Guinness's feathered dress is fashion overkill (or is that roadkill?), while model Crystal Renn is wide of the mark in her wrinkled black dress. Missing a bin liner, anyone?

The big blue: Vogue's Andre Leon Talley makes an unforgettable statement in voluminous blue jacket as he climbs the stairs of the Met museum

Missing the mark: Alicia Keys armadillo-inspired outfit is too brown and freaky for such a glamorous event; Jessica Szohr looks like a morbid Christmas fairy while Alexa Chung's creepy see-through overlay and knobbly knees make this outfit just too odd

 

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