Edie Campbell

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Edie Campbell is a British model and artist known for her distinctive voice on identity and self-expression in the fashion industry.

Born
February 16, 1989
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About Edie Campbell

Edie Campbell — Life and Legacy

Edie Campbell is a prominent British model and artist, celebrated for her unique perspective on identity and self-expression within the fashion world. With a career spanning over a decade, she has not only graced the covers of major fashion magazines but also used her platform to address the complexities of fame and authenticity. Campbell's core thinking revolves around the idea that fashion is a powerful medium for personal expression. She asserts that 'Fashion is about identity,' highlighting how clothing choices reflect individual narratives and cultural backgrounds. This perspective challenges the often superficial nature of the industry, urging a deeper understanding of what fashion represents. Her quotes reveal a commitment to authenticity, as she navigates the pressures of public life while advocating for a more inclusive representation in fashion. The relevance of Edie Campbell's insights continues to resonate today, as discussions around identity and self-expression remain crucial in contemporary culture. Her candid reflections encourage others to embrace their true selves, fostering a dialogue that transcends the confines of the fashion industry and touches on broader societal themes.

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"It's very good for you, riding. You know how every model is like, 'I do yoga.' Well, I find horses to have the same effect, in that you have to put your ego aside and concentrate on making the horse do the things you want it to do, and move in the way you want it to move - particularly if you're doing dressage."

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"I think Stella Tennant is amazing. And then I really loved all those 60s society models, like Edie Sedgwick."

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"I actually can't think of anything worse than being famous... Fame really distorts your perception of yourself."

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"I think the nerves aspect is a bit of a joke. How hard can it be to walk up and down in a straight line? You just need to put one step in front of another, most people do it all the time. What's the worst that can happen? You fall over. Sometimes that happens to non-models too, it wouldn't be the end of the world."

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"I have a terrible habit of shopping after I go to the gym or hitting eBay."

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"I have a really great show jacket from Lavalliere thats really well made, and I have a great pair of Gucci jodhpurs, which is hilarious."

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"I kind of shy away from that idea of being an actress because it seems to me to be such a cliché. Also, if you want to be a serious actress, then it's quite difficult to make that transition without being the blond bimbo in the opening credits. Maybe I'm being idealistic about acting and the idea that they would hire people purely based on their talent and not on their looks. But I don't know if I would be a very talented actress anyway."

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"It's very good for you, riding. Every model is like, "I do yoga." I find horses have the same effect, in that you have to put your ego aside and concentrate on making the horse do the things you want it to do, and move in the way you want it to move. So you have to use your body to help this horse do incredibly difficult movements that don't come naturally to it. And if something goes wrong, it's not the horse's fault; it's always your fault. So you have to be quite levelheaded. And then the whole nature aspect of it is very calming."

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"There's a thing in the U.K., particularly in London, where it's kind of the idea of subculture and counterculture and the outside and the idea that it's great to be a freak and the freak always wins. So I think English girls are a lot less scared of being the freak or looking like an idiot. To be the outsider is actually a great thing in England. I don't know - I'm not American. But I think the majority of American teenagers don't want to be the freak."

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