For more than thirty years, supermodel Naomi Campbell has been involved in the fashion industry. She has personally seen how the world of high fashion has changed from its infancy to its current state of sophistication and complexity.

When she first started modeling, the fashion industry was very different from what it is today. In the past, there were fewer middlemen between models and designers, according to Campbell. Models and designers would collaborate directly on collections, creating more intimate and informal personal relationships than exist today. Because of this direct communication, all parties engaged in designing and exhibiting apparel were fully aware of each other's objectives.

Think of the fashion industry as a small village in those days, where everyone knew each other. Models were included in these discussions from the beginning, as designers would frequently host informal get-togethers or dinners to discuss upcoming projects. Instead of going to a business meeting in an office, it was more like being invited into someone's house to work together on a creative project.

In order to oversee the increasing number of designers, models, and other participants in each show or campaign, positions like casting directors and stylists developed as the fashion industry expanded and became more commercialized over time. A certain amount of disconnection between the individuals at various phases of the creative process resulted from these adjustments, even though they added professionalism and structure.

Campbell's observations demonstrate how more structured relationships have replaced the intimate ties that formerly characterized the fashion industry. These changes highlight how an art form became a business, but they also highlight the timeless importance of interpersonal communication and teamwork in fostering innovation and creativity.