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The Bold and the Beautiful

This year marks W’s 40th anniversary. To celebrate, we take a look back at the defining faces from four decades of beauty and fashion. Click here to purchase W: The First Forty Years.

April 2012

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Iman (1985)

The Somali-born stunner brought a touch of the exotic to the runway with her gazelle-like figure, intense coal eyes, and spectacular complexion. She’s also proved to be far more than just a pretty face: Today she runs a cosmetics empire.

April 2012

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The Bold and the Beautiful

This year marks W’s 40th anniversary. To celebrate, we take a look back at the defining faces from four decades of beauty and fashion. Click here to purchase W: The First Forty Years.