Written By: Rachel Brooks
Heidi Klum

Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum: A successful model turned media personality, Klum became a prominent figure in television and entrepreneurship.

Tatjana Patitz

Tatjana Patitz
Tatjana Patitz: Known for her role in George Michael’s “Freedom! ’90,” Patitz was a prominent figure in luxury fashion campaigns.

Cindy Crawford

Cindy Crawford
Cindy Crawford: A ’90s icon recognized for her beauty mark and presence in major campaigns, including MTV’s House of Style.

Alek Wek

Alek Wek
Alek Wek: This South Sudanese model challenged beauty standards and broke racial barriers in the fashion industry.

Kimora Lee Simmons

Kimora Lee Simmons
Kimora Lee Simmons: Discovered by Karl Lagerfeld, Simmons built a fashion empire with Baby Phat while engaging in charity work.

Naomi Campbell

Naomi Campbell
Naomi Campbell: The “queen of the catwalk,” Campbell inspired cultural references despite often being the only Black model in shows.

Amber Valletta

Amber Valletta
Amber Valletta: Valletta transitioned from modeling to acting, also hosting MTV’s House of Style.

Christy Turlington

Christy Turlington
Christy Turlington: Part of the “Holy Trinity,” Turlington is known for her modeling success and advocacy for maternal health.

Linda Evangelista

Linda Evangelista
Linda Evangelista: A versatile Canadian supermodel, Evangelista was the face of numerous fashion campaigns in the ’90s.

Yasmeen Ghauri

Yasmeen Ghauri
Yasmeen Ghauri: Ghauri defied her father’s wishes to become a successful model with major brand contracts.

Stephanie Seymour

Stephanie Seymour
Stephanie Seymour: Celebrated for her figure, Seymour starred in high-profile campaigns and the “November Rain” music video.

Nadja Auermann

Nadja Auermann
Nadja Auermann: Known for her femme fatale looks, Auermann became a favorite among designers and photographers.

Shalom Harlow

Shalom Harlow
Shalom Harlow: Harlow co-hosted House of Style and modeled for top designers while also acting in films.

Kate Moss

Kate Moss
Kate Moss: Moss gained fame at 14, becoming a key figure in ’90s grunge fashion and pop culture.

Beverly Peele

Beverly Peele
Beverly Peele: Starting young, Peele became a runway favorite and graced over 250 magazine covers.

Jenny Shimizu

Jenny Shimizu
Jenny Shimizu: One of the first prominent Asian models, Shimizu broke stereotypes and acted alongside Angelina Jolie.

Carla Bruni

Carla Bruni
Carla Bruni Sarkozy: An Italian supermodel who later became France’s First Lady, Bruni now pursues a music career.

Claudia Schiffer

Claudia Schiffer
Claudia Schiffer: Discovered in a nightclub, Schiffer became a beloved face of Chanel and holds a record for magazine covers.

Tyra Banks

Tyra Banks
Tyra Banks: A trailblazer in modeling and media, Banks was the first Black model on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover.

Helena Christensen

Helena Christensen
Helena Christensen: After winning Miss Denmark, Christensen became a successful model and photographer, advocating for climate change.