Trust me on this: Christy Turlington is the ’90s supermodel worth your full attention. Not that Kate Moss or Naomi Campbell aren’t phenomenal—they absolutely are—but there’s an undeniable polish to Christy’s look that elevates her above the rest. Whether she’s lounging on a car in just a swimsuit and heels or rocking a sharply tailored androgynous suit, she radiates sophistication and grace. She’s a true style chameleon, effortlessly shifting through countless aesthetics without ever seeming awkward. Her fearless approach to fashion is exactly what inspires my own wardrobe experiments. I could keep listing reasons, but instead, scroll down to browse my all-time favorite shots of her.
Style Notes: Christy demonstrates elegant posing in vinyl gloves at the Chanel Haute Couture show in Paris during the early ’90s.
Style Notes: Nobody pulls off a swimsuit, chunky gold earrings and bangles, and gold heels while perched on a car with such effortless joy.
Style Notes: Minimalist Christy is a go-to reference we revisit again and again for fashion ideas.
Style Notes: Walking the runway for Vivienne Westwood in 1993.
Style Notes: This photo made us obsessed with finding a Chanel Breton top of our own.
Style Notes: Even in 2016, Christy remains stunning. A simple black dress, barely-there makeup, and a bold red lip—pure elegance.
Style Notes: There’s no mistaking this for anything but Versace. Christy on the runway in 1992.
Style Notes: Wearing Jean-Paul Gaultier in 1997—we can totally picture Bella Hadid in this look right now.
Style Notes: The ultimate all-black ensemble: a hair bow, Matrix-inspired shades, and sheer black tights.
Style Notes: Simply fabulous.
Style Notes: For dressing well in your 40s, follow Christy’s 2017 playbook: a clean-lined suit, white blouse, and coordinating white handbag.
Style Notes: From a ’90s Vogue shoot—the pearls and Jackie O–inspired coat are everything.
Style Notes: At the 1993 Ralph Lauren show, Christy channels The Craft vibes—and that’s a compliment.
Style Notes: Another Ralph Lauren runway moment from 1992. This proves that mixing horizontal and vertical stripes is perfectly fine. Up next: the key S/S 18 fashion trends you need to know.
