イマン・アブドゥルマジドのインスタグラム(the_real_iman) - 9月11日 01時07分

This image from Ralph Lauren 50th Anniversary Dinner was meant to be.

I just happened to be in the grid lock of celebrities waiting to be photographed
by @alexilubomirski both celebrities and photographer were patient and courteous
as they can be… But, I’m not not known for my patience! Simply because, I’m always on time and wish (demand!) others to be.

As I was waiting, someone tapped me on my shoulder. Thinking it was another celebrity moving me back in the “very short” line... to my delight it was Chancelor Jonathan Bennett @チャンス・ザ・ラッパー to all of you! We tightly embraced (we have a history/story!) The photographer must have noticed that we knew each other and more importantly how unique an image together will be…. so he got to the business of doing a very tight & highly organized portrait shoot and he placed us in the “studio." Originally, the photographer suggested that Chance sit down and I stand next to him regally. I asked Chance if I could sit on his lap which he laughed and said “Of, course.” By the way, his fiance Kirsten was there and all was cool… seriously, I could be his mom or grandma age-wise!

It wasn’t lost on me that the idea of having us together was last minute & the golden “idea” was young and older generation together… effortlessly in an image that was "Universe” served! After my shoot with Chance I was photographed on my own as well.

The reason that Chancelor and I were comfortable with each other was that I met him in 2016 in Paris for @ケンゾー for @H&M when @humbertoleon @carollim took over @ケンゾー and wanted to create the original archives of Kenzo Takada who created the Kenzo brand but also give it social/activist voice to it. They decided to highlight these amazing young, diverse and global group of activists and I just happened to be part of it because I am an activist and I also happen to be one of Kenzo’s original muses.

I met a young man Chancelor in 2016 who I felt at heart a philanthropist but more importantly what he has become and manifested is truly unique way of how it actually works. Charity begins at home...and his home should be proud! Chancelor, I’m honored to know you.
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