Naomi Campbell dares to bare in a plunging black gown with perilously high centre split at Venice Film Festival
Naomi Campbell stole the spotlight at the Venice Film Festival on Friday night.
The 46-year-old supermodel bravely risked a wardrobe malfunction as she rocked the red carpet in a plunging black gown with an extremely daring centre split.
Naomi ignored all the fashion rules as she opted to flash both her cleavage and her legs while attending the premiere of Franca: Chaos And Creation with designers Riccardo Tisci and Donatella Versace.
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Racy! Naomi Campbell risked a wardrobe malfunction in a plunging black gown with an extremely daring centre split at the Venice Film Festival on Friday
The star's daring gown showed exactly why she is one of the world's most in-demand models, as it showcased every inch of her incredible physique.
Naomi was among the cream of fashion royalty who turned out for the premiere of the documentary directed by Francesco Carrozzini about the life and legacy of his mother Franca Sozzani, Italian Vogue's editor-in-chief since 1988.
Daring to bare! Naomi's outfit made her friend Donatella Versace's slashed PVC gown look positively demure by comparison
Indeed Naomi and Donatella are among the stars who have been interviewed for the movie, about Sozzani's influence on fashion.
Karl Lagerfeld, Bruce Weber, Baz Luhrmann, Courtney Love and Andre Leon Talley are also featured in the documentary.
A fashionable trio: The pair were accompanied by pal Riccardo Tisci for the premiere of Franca: Chaos And Creation
Donatella chose a slightly more demure dress than Naomi, opting for a PVC gown with cut-out detial.
She wore her blonde locks loose and slightly waved as she held hands with her model pal on the red carpet.
Taking the plunge: Naomi's dress showed off her considerable assets as she posed up a storm
Girls' night out: Donatella and Naomi celebrated the documentary they feature in as they partied up a storm at the bash
And Riccardo, who convinced Donna to pose for a Givenchy campaign this year, was dapper in a black suit.
Meanwhile, Naomi recently insists she isn't worried about up and coming models and has no problem mentoring others.
'If a young model asks me for advice or if I can help them, I will,' she told Paper magazine. 'I'm very much supportive of young artists, young photographers, young models.
Rocking the red carpet! The trio were among the stars at the fashionable bash
Fashionable night out: The stars showed up for the premiere of documentary directed by Francesco Carrozzini about the life and legacy of his mother Franca Sozzani
Still got it: Naomi is one of fashion's longest serving supermodel and it's clear she still has star power
Ignoring the rules: Naomi ignored all the fashion rules as she opted to flash both her cleavage and her legs
There is nothing wrong with sharing; I think you should. And I never do it expecting anything in return.'
Naomi has been named the face of Rihanna's fall 2016 Fenty Puma collection, and the 28-year-old singer took to Instagram recently to gush about how 'blessed' she is to have the model as a friend and inspiration.
Rihanna went on to reveal that Naomi will always make time for her — in addition to sending her vitamins, facial products, and even tanning oil for vacation.
Loved up! Colin and Livia Firth made a fashionable couple as they took to the red carpet together
Racy in lace: Eva Herzigova opted for a thigh skimming sheer lace dress and bright red heels
All that glitters: Carlo Capasa walked the red carpet with Stefania Rocca, who glittered in gold
Naomi explained to Paper that although she is lauded for her ageless beauty, she makes sure to surround herself with friends who are beautiful inside and out.
'They are not showy, but sincere. They are loyal and honest and they're with you throughout, being themselves and being true. Pure,' she said of her close friends, which include Givenchy designer Riccardo and the Versace family.
Riccardo recently directed Naomi in the video Drone Bomb Me by Anohni, which sees a the model tearfully lip-syncing the son's lyrics while sitting in a chair.
Dressed to impress: Hofit Golan and Tetyana Veryovkina wowed in floor-length gowns at the premiere
Showing their support: Michelle Hunziker, Tomaso Trussardi and Gaia Trussardi were among the stars at the premiere
Style stars: Italian designer Alberta Ferretti and Liya Kebede both opted for black dresses
A formidable group: Giancarlo Giammetti, Italian designer Valentino, fashion editor Franca Sozzani and director Francesco Carrozzini greeted guests at the bash
'I used past experiences to get there, to imagine if I was living in a place that was having drones and bombs dropped on me,' she said of filming.
'I just tried to go to that place, because I had to deliver.'
Such long legs: She put on a gorgeous display in a leggy number
Fur-real: She caped over a faux fur shawl
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