Naomi Campbell Navigates Paris Fashion Week Chaos with Disinfectant and Designer Bag

Supermodel Naomi Campbell, known for her germaphobic tendencies, employed disinfectant spray and latex gloves to navigate Paris Fashion Week, opting for a Lime bike to bypass traffic disruptions. The incident occurred amidst protests in the city, leaving Campbell with limited transportation options between shows.

Campbell, 56, was filmed by a team member as she sprayed down a public bike before riding it, emphasizing her commitment to hygiene. "It's impossible for me to take the bike without my gloves," she stated in a video.

Her attempt at a low-key commute was punctuated by the presence of her security guard cycling behind her, carrying her high-value crocodile Birkin bag, reportedly worth £85,000. Campbell struggled to cycle effectively in Chanel pumps, lamenting her choice of footwear.

"I don't even know if I can ride a bike, I haven't ridden a bike in years unless it was stationary," she admitted. "Oh my gosh, this is not happening, where are my sneakers? I was going to wear my sneakers today and you guys told me to wear shoes."

Campbell's rigorous hygiene practices are well-documented. She previously garnered attention during the coronavirus pandemic for boarding a plane in a full hazmat suit, mask, and gloves, and for meticulously cleaning her first-class seat. "This is my protection," she explained at the time. "As much as I travel, I should get so much more sick with colds and stuff and I'm blessed that I don't. And I really think that this helps me."

Campbell's appearance at Paris Fashion Week follows a recent legal victory where she overturned a five-year ban on serving as a charity trustee. The ban was imposed in 2024 following a finding of mismanagement of funds at her charity, Fashion for Relief.