I have no intention of ever writing beauty tips on how to make an African-American nose look slimmer or Asian eyes look bigger. That's degrading. Asian eyes are what's beautiful about you and what makes you different. Iman africanamericanasian share on social
I would go to cosmetics counters and buy two or three foundations and powders, and then go home and mix them before I came up with something suitable for my undertones. Iman buycosmeticcounter Change image and share on social
I've always said if what I'm going to create doesn't look good on everybody, I'm not going to do it. Iman creategoodhave Change image and share on social
I thought at 46 years old, I've been removed from the fashion industry for 10 years. I couldn't possibly write a model's book. That's for a 20-year-old. But I could say what I want to say without chastising the industry. Iman bookchastisefashion share on social
I believe the universe has great plans for us. When you are young, you don't learn that. Iman greatlearnplan Change image and share on social
When my daughter Zulekha was born, I was at the pinnacle of my working life as a model, and I pulled myself in two trying to cope with being both a mother and a career girl. Iman bearcareercope Change image and share on social
I don't look like a white woman. I look Somali. Iman somaliwhitewoman Change image and share on social
When I started modeling, they tried to pay black models less than they paid Caucasian models. I turned down those jobs because I knew what I was worth. Iman blackcaucasianjob Change image and share on social
Italian was my first foreign language. I speak it better than English. Iman englishforeignitalian Change image and 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