Naomi Campbell Returns to Alexander McQueen Catwalk for First Time Since Designer's 2010 Death

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Naomi Campbell made a special return to the Alexander McQueen runway when she closed out the label's Spring/Summer 2022 show in London on Tuesday.

The supermodel, 51, hasn't walked for the high-fashion label since McQueen's death in 2010, so her catwalk cameo more than a decade later to model designs from creative director Sarah Burton's new collection left the audience cheering.

Campbell confidently hit the runway in an embellished cropped blazer, high-waisted tulle midi skirt and opulent crystal-covered boots as she closed out the star-studded show.

The star got candid on Instagram about the "overwhelming" wave of emotion she felt walking the catwalk in McQueen's memory. She posted a video from the show on her feed along with the caption: "Mc QUEEN : The whole time my heart was in my chest , trying to stop the tears of an overwhelming emotion from steaming down my face."

"Felt you So strong Lee , may have even glimpsed you in a form of a bird that flew above and around the entire show @alexandermcqueen SS22 #Sarah Burton and Team Mc Queen thank you ❤️🇬🇧❤️#homesweethome," Campbell ended the heartfelt caption.

Supermodel Helena Christensen commented on Campbell's post saying she could feel McQueen's presence, too. "I can tell baby ❤️🕊," she said.

Mariah Carey said, "A gorgeous queen!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥." Campbell replied, "@mariahcarey love and miss you ❤️❤️❤️."

Campbell had a busy fashion month this year, kicking things off at the Versace show at Milan Fashion Week, just four months after revealing that she'd welcomed a daughter.

Campbell sported a hot pink power suit with a neon orange top and white heels as she walked in the show, which was opened and closed by Dua Lipa.

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These days, as a new mom, being surrounded by "loved ones" is a top priority for Campbell.

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"I'm not out here on my own," she said in a recent interview with The Cut.

She added: "It's simple, and it's small. To be with your loved ones who just want to enjoy the quality time. I want my friends to flourish. You want to protect those you love. And most importantly, when I reach out to people, and I need help and understanding and guidance, it's important for me to remember to say 'Thank you.' Almost like a threat — 'You never know when you may need that person to help you again or guide you.'"