Chanel in the ’90s: A tribute to Karl Lagerfeld

2019 was the end of an area in the fashion world. On February 19, 2019, one of the most prolific and talented designers: Karl Lagerfeld, passed away in Paris at the age of 85. He was behind the rebirth and success of the iconic luxury fashion house Chanel by styling high fashion with street style pieces or by incorporating some quirky elements to a classic silhouette. On December 2019, Vogue has recently paid tribute to Karl by releasing some of his iconic ’90s Chanel runway shows. I selected my favorite ’90s looks which resonate with today’s fashion trends.

Pictures sourced from Vogue.

Iconic looks: ’90s Fashion

Tiny top and statement belt

Kate Moss – Chanel Spring 1993

Beverly Peele – Chanel Spring 1993

Edgy chic

Yasmeen Ghauri – Chanel Fall 1991

Chanel Fall 1991

Karen Mulder – Chanel Fall 1991

Tatiana Patitz – Chanel Spring 1992

Nadege Du Bospertus – Chanel Spring 1992

Hot pants

Yasmeen Ghauri – Chanel Spring 1993

Nadege Du Bospertus – Chanel Spring 1993

Eva Herzigova – Chanel Spring 1993

Chanel Spring 1992

Check Obssession

Chanel Fall 1994

Chanel Fall 1994

Stephanie Seymour – Chanel Spring 1995

Matching Set – Le Tailleur

Nadege Du Bospertus – Chanel Spring 1992

Yasmeen Ghauri – Chanel Fall 1991

Linda Evangelista – Chanel Spring 1992

Christy Turlington – Chanel Fall 1994

Denim on the runway

Kristen Mc Menamy – Chanel Fall 1991

Emma Wiklund – Chanel Fall 1991

Colored fur

Kate Moss – Chanel Fall 1994

Chanel Fall 1994

Biker shorts on the runway

Christy Turlington – Chanel Fall 1994

Quirky

Kate Moss – Chanel Spring 1993

Emma Wiklund – Chanel Spring 1993

Kristen Mc Menamy – Chanel Spring 1992

Iconic models: ’90s supermodels

From Kate Moss, Eva Herzigova, Naomie Cambell, Eva Herzigova, Claudia Schiffer, Yasmeen Ghauri, Nadege Dubospertus, Karen Mudler the supermodels of the ’90s.

Naomi Campbell – Chanel Spring 1992

Helena Christensen – Chanel Fall 1991

Claudia Schiffer – Chanel Spring 1995

Regarding other decades, the French model Ines De La Fressange was the Chanel icon of the ’80s, whereas Cara Delevingne was the icon of the 2010 decade.

Ines De La Fressange – Chanel Summer 85

Cara Delevingne Chanel Fall 2019

Thanks, Karl, for so many years of inspiration.

Where to shop vintage Chanel pieces online? My favorite places are Farfetch, The Real Real and What Goes Around Comes Around.

Chanel Spring 1993