The OG Supermodels Return to Vogue
In terms of supermodels, the 90s was an era with the most iconic catwalk models. All with their signature walk and style, featured on magazine covers, TV commercials and billboards. These faces are unmistakable, and even today, they set the standard of what it means to be an iconic model.
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US and British Vogues' September 2023 cover brings 4 of fashion's most iconic faces back together for a joint cover shoot entitled “The Greatest of All Time”. Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbel, Cindy Crawford, and Linda Evangelista post side by side in all-black looks over a reflective silver backdrop for this history-making Vogue cover.
Naomi Campbell graces the cover with a face just as stunning as the beginning of her modeling career back when she was only 15 years old. Now the star is 53 years old and still a relevant model in the industry. She dawns the cover dressed in a black high-neck midi Prada dress. Long leather gloves and black pumps with a silver floral strap. The choice to wear Prada was an intentional one, as Naomi Campbell was the first model to open for Prada in 1997.
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Christy Turlington, well known as the face of Eternity by Calvin Klein is an iconic American supermodel featured on an astonishing 74 Vogue covers, this is her 75th. The star does make modeling appearances now and then, such as this one. But dedicated a lot of time now to humanitarian efforts, advocating for maternal health with CARE. She looked on the cover, between Cindy and Naomi wearing a Versace blazer dress. Two large silver buttons and strong shoulder pads made a strong statement and the look was styled with open-toed black pumps.
To her left, Cindy Crawford in a stunning black draped ankle-length dress. Long-sleeved and draping around the shoulders and bust created a dramatic look and an oversized chrome chunky belt buckle stuck out against the look. The dress was paired with an elegant pair of strappy sandal heels. Cindy Crawford is known for her runway shoes, cover shoots, advertisements, and covers. She also had some acting roles such as in Fair Game. Her face, even now, is seen everywhere for beauty products, fashion, and other advertisements. In 1992, her Pepsi commercial was a success seen by millions. The icon is also the mother to model Kaia Gerber, who has now gained success with her walking shoe for brands like Versace, Chanel, and Moschino.
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Canadian Supermodel, Linda Evangelista looked striking in a sparkly black blazer dress, crisscross sparkle pumps, and a platinum blonde bob. As one of the most unforgettable supermodels of all time, she has had over 700 magazine covers over her career. In the 90s, her short hair was a major statement in the industry and she wore it with pride. Some of her iconic castings include walking shoes for Chanel, Christian Dior, and Versace.
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Within this issue of Vogue, the four models converse in a discussion about what it was like for them as supermodels during this era. This topic is also discussed in a mini-series to be debuted on Apple TV on September 20th entitled, The Supermodels. When it comes to a cover shoot, these women are the best of the best and Vogue has created a stunning issue and cover story that brings out each of their personalities and shows that even as time has gone by, the Supermodel in them will never leave them.
