Somali beauty Iman was an instant success in the industry, largely in part to her "exotic" look. She became a muse for everyone from Halston to Yves Saint-Laurent, who once described her as his "dream woman" and devoted the "African Queen" collection to her. She was a regular on the runways of Bill Blass, Calvin Klein, and Oscar de la Renta, and went on to marry David Bowie in 1992.
Shortly thereafter, the model launched Iman Cosmetics, offering more makeup shades for women of color. She has since also launched a line of fashion and accessories for HSN, Iman Global Chic, and fills her remaining time with international charity work.
