Models, Politicians Remember Late Designer Alaia In Tunisia

SIDI BOU SAID, Tunisia (AP) — Models, government ministers, relatives and friends have attended the funeral in Tunisia of fashion designer Azzedine Alaia, a native of the North African country who won international acclaim. Supermodel Naomi Campbell, who enjoyed a close relationship with Alaia, appeared overwhelmed with emotion during the burial ceremony Monday in Sidi Bou Said, a picturesque village outside the capital, Tunis. "Papa, papa," a sobbing Campbell whispered as the influential designer's coffin was lowered. Alaia dressed women as diverse as Michelle Obama, Lady Gaga, Grace Jones and Greta Garbo.Read more on NewsOK.com

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