Naomi Campbell says she was not allowed into hotel because of her skin colour

Model says such instances inspire her to 'continue to express myself and make myself heard'

Naomi Campbell says she was denied entry to a hotel because of her race (Getty)

Naomi Campbell has revealed that she was turned away from a hotel in Paris because of her skin colour.

While discussing diversity in the fashion industry during an interview with Paris Match, the supermodel said “the challenge is permanent” as she recalled being denied entry to the event, despite having an invite.

According to Campbell, the incident occurred at a hotel, which she did not name, in the south of France during the Cannes Film Festival.

“They did not want to let us come in, my friend and me, because of the colour of my skin,” the 49-year-old said, adding that the man at the entrance of the hotel told them that the event was full, but continued to let other guests inside.

The supermodel told the publication that it is these “shocking moments” that encourage her to continue to “express myself and make myself heard”.

This is not the first time Campbell has spoken out about instances of racial discrimination she’s experienced.

In April, the model revealed that a “certain country” had refused to use a recent advertising campaign she was featured in because she is black.

“It’s still not balanced completely,” Campbell told Vogue. “I’m the face of a new campaign and I was told that because of the colour of my skin a certain country would not use my picture.”

According to Campbell, the experience was a “reality check”.

In June, after she was named the recipient of the British Fashion Council’s (BFC) 2019 Fashion Icon award, Campbell also discussed the need for more to be done in regards to diversity in the fashion industry.

Speaking with BBC Newsnight, Campbell, who made history when she became the first black British model to appear on the cover of British Vogue in 1987, said: “To see more than one woman of colour on a magazine cover is a big deal but it really shouldn’t be.

“It’s not a trend.”

In 2013, Campbell launched the Diversity Coalition campaign, aimed at addressing racism in fashion.