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
7 comments
This is such a fun throwback! And so amazing to see all of those models young once again. Such great classics!
Chanel in the 90’s was a whole VIBE. I love those first few looks more than anything. They’re gorgeous and timeless. Karl was a true fashion genius and his creativity will be dearly missed. I love this tribute!
Wow…crazy how some fashion trends have come full-circle. This was so neat.
Lagerfeld is a legend– very cool to browse through all these looks!
So many classic pieces! Tweed Chanel has always been my favorite
YES!!! 90’s fashion might truly be my FAVORITE!!! Also- that 1992 Channel look though! LOVING the floral and the Spanish-like vibes! So on point! I’ve always been so intrigued with the creativity and thought that goes into fashion. The way it transcends time, re-surfaces, and tells a story is EACH so inspiring. These captures are beautiful! So much amazing diversity!
✨Morgs*
Thanks!