I was admittedly comfortable with Iman Cosmetics being identified as a beauty brand that filled the gap for black women because it was deeply personal for me. Iman admittedlybeautyblack Change image and share on social
We are very private, so we decided from early on that we will keep the press and editors and everybody out of our house. Iman decideearlyeditor Change image and share on social
I was born in Somalia, which is in East Africa. My parents started with nothing: poor, poor, poor. They eloped, which was unheard of in my country, when my father was 17 and my mother was 14. Iman africabearcountry Change image and share on social
On my 50th birthday in 2005, my discount-wielding AARP card came in the mail. I hurled it in the trash, put on something fabulous, and had a decadent meal. Just the thought of putting it in my wallet felt like a concession. Iman 50thaarpbirthday share on social
I have a certain manner of speech that is unique to me. I tried once to have my staff tweet for me, and it was a disaster! People knew right away that it wasn't me. Iman disasterknowmanner Change image and share on social
There are some people who have helped to advance me and other girls, but the fashion industry is always behind popular culture. They think they understand the zeitgeist. They don't know anything about the zeitgeist. Iman advanceculturefashion share on social
The people who are the most successful in life are not stopped by fear. Iman fearlifepeople Change image and share on social
When I lived in Egypt, we always wore kaftans. I had cashmere kaftans from Halston. You put on a kaftan in your backyard, and it's like you're in Ibiza. Iman backyardcashmereegypt Change image and share on social
I was not considered beautiful at all. Really. And this is what all models say. But I'm still not considered that beautiful in my country. I don't know the beauty ideal where I come from - but it's not me. Iman beautifulbeautyconsider share on social
Granted, I've changed internally as I've gotten older - I take it easy, I know when to stop and take care of myself, I laugh much more and with my belly and soul - but this comes from the confidence and acceptance that comes with maturity. Iman acceptancebellycare share on social
