Campbell plans fashion show for Haiti relief

Catwalk veteran, Naomi Campbell, is doing her part for the Haiti relief effort.

The supermodel is in the midst of organizing a charity catwalk show pairing top models and designers at New York Fashion Week.

The return to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on February 12th is timely, Campbell said.

"Everyone else is trying to help Haiti, and we wanted to do our part on the fashion side of things," she told the Associated Press.

"The response has been overwhelming. No one has said 'no' - which means a lot because it's such a busy time with designers preparing their fall collections."

The event is still being put together, but Campbell said she had called upon her friends, including Christy Turlington, Rachel Zoe and the Duchess of York, asking them get involved. The 39-year-old, who rarely walks the runway nowadays, will be one of the models. She hasn't abandoned the catwalk, she said, although she saves most of her appearances for charity shows.

"Naomi is a superstar and has a lot of connections," said Ivan Bart, senior vice president of IMG Models. "She can make some phone calls and put on a show."

Bart promises a glamorous event, which isn't at odds with its cause. "Raising money to help people doesn't have to be boring. It's an opportunity for people who don't normally go to fashion shows to get into this world."

Tickets will go on sale to American Express card members Friday through Ticketmaster.