'90s Supermodels: Then and Now

This article originally appeared on Hollywood Life and is syndicated by Cheapism.

Whatever you think of fashion of the '90s, its supermodels were always on point. So many of the decade’s most famous supermodels are either still in the industry, building their empires, or looking back on the incredible legacy they left behind. 

A little over two decades ago, women like Tyra Banks and Naomi Campbell were making history as two powerful black women who took the runway and covers of magazines by storm. Other models found that their career led to bigger things — like acting. Bridget Moynahan memorably turned her stunning looks to the small screen on the HBO series ‘Sex & The City,’ while other stars, like Christy Turlington, took their talents behind the camera later in their careers. Other models have chosen to live a quiet life, like Iman, who lost her beloved husband, David Bowie in 2016 after over 20 years of marriage. But these models, and more, have really led extraordinary lives and worked with some incredible designers and magazines. To see more '90s models and their transformations, check out the rest of the gallery.

Claudia Schiffer worked with some major designers in the '90s. She has modeled Chanel, Versace, Balmain, and more. Following her time in modeling, Claudia designed her own line. She’s also made small acting appearances like in the films ‘Love, Actually’ and ‘Zoolander.’

Tyra Banks made history as the first black woman to take on the solo cover of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue in 1997 and has built an incredible empire. Tyra also got into acting with appearances on ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ and a starring role in the film ‘Life Sized.’ She hosted her own talk show from 2005-2011 and the series ‘America’s Next Top Model’ from 2003-2018.

Related: Tyra Banks Through The Years: Photos

Christie Brinkley was one of the most famous covergirls in the '90s. She signed a 25-year contract with CoverGirl and appeared on a number of magazine covers. In recent years, she’s ventured into some acting, appearing on the NBC comedy series ‘Parks and Recreation.’ She is now watching her daughter, Sailor Lee Brinkley-Cook, take on modeling, as well.

Related: Christie Brinkley Through The Years — Photos

Bridget Moynahan had a lot of success in the ’90s with modeling, which greatly helped her transition to acting. She appeared in a number of episodes of HBO’s ‘Sex & The City’ as Natasha. She’s recently appeared in the films ‘John Wick’ and ‘John Wick: Chapter 2.’

Naomi Campbell was dubbed a supermodel during the height of her career in the ’90s. She’s worked with a slew of designers over the course of her career, and is still modeling to this day. Naomi has also ventured into hosting and has her own YouTube channel, where she has interviewed stars like Nicole Richie and Serena Williams.

Related: Kim Kardashian Vs. Naomi Campbell: See Their Lookalike Styles

Cindy Crawford was incredibly popular in the ’90s, working with designers like Calvin Klein, Liz Claiborne, Guess, Revlon, and more. She also appeared in a number of magazines, like Vogue, Elle, and W. Now, Cindy has seemingly retired from modeling, as her daughter, Kaia Gerber, enters the business.

Related: Cindy Crawford Through The Years — Photos

Helena Christensen became a spokesperson for Revlon in 1992 and flourished in print, landing covers for magazines like Elle, Vogue, and W. Now, Helena is using her platform for activism, fighting against climate change and raising awareness for breast cancer research.

Kate Moss worked with a slew of famous designers during the ’90s. She worked with Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Alexander Wang, and more. Although Kate has faced drug allegations in the past, her work continues to prosper, including a 2010s ad for Burberry with model Cara Delevingne.

Related: Supermodels Who Haven’t Aged — Before and After Pics

Linda Evangelista was dubbed a supermodel in the early ’90s and was part of the elite group ‘The Trinity’ with fellow models Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington. After seemingly retiring in 1998, she returned to modeling in 2001.

During her career as a model, Christy Turlington posed for Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, and more. She also worked with designers like Calvin Klein, Chanel, and Marc Jacobs. In 2003, she married actor Edward Burns and the couple have two children. She’s a humanitarian who directed the 2010 documentary ‘No Woman, No Cry.’

Amber Valletta was a major model in the ’90s who worked with Prada, Gucci, Michael Kors, and more. She also ventured into acting, appearing on the ABC series ‘Revenge’ from 2011-2014. She has continued to act beyond her modeling career.

Iman’s beauty hasn’t faded a bit since she captivated designers and photographers in the ’90s. Since then, she married rocker David Bowie in 1992, and the pair had a daughter named Alexandria Zahra Jones in 2000. After Bowie’s death in 2016, Iman has kept a low profile and stayed close to her daughter and Bowie’s son from a previous marriage.

This article originally appeared on Hollywood Life and is syndicated by Cheapism.