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31 Supermodel Looks From The 90s That Are Inspiring Our Wardrobes This Year

Naomi, Kate, Linda: The supermodels giving us the perfect lesson in 90s fashion

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Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss | ELLE UK

Forget Kendall Jenner, Malaika Firth and Dilone for a second. If the 90s fashion trend continues to dominate our wardrobes this year– giving us a new-found love for chokers, slip dresses, popper trousers and 'mom' jeans – we need look no further than to the supermodels of the 1990s our style inspiration:

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Clothing, Footwear, Leg, Human, Textile, Outerwear, Style, Knee, Thigh, Fashion accessory,
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Fur, plaid and knee-high boots were a must-have for Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell for the London Fashion Week Designer Of The Year Awards at the Museum of Natural History, 1991

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Dress, Shoulder, Jewellery, One-piece garment, Cocktail dress, Day dress, Fashion, Beauty, Satin, Black hair,
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Kate and Naomi wear matching silver lamé for the Syon House Fashion Show, 1999

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Leg, Human leg, Thigh, Dress, Sitting, Black hair, Knee, Black, Stocking, Chest,
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Naomi opts for a 1920s-style cropped 'do and black halter neck for the Tanqueray Sterling Ball, 1989 

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Smile, Facial expression, Vehicle door, Tooth, Black hair, Flash photography, Laugh, Automotive window part, Luxury vehicle, Door,
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Linda and Naomi wear denim and plaid for an Elite Model Party, 1992

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Denim, Shoulder, Jeans, Textile, White, Style, Fashion accessory, Bag, Jewellery, Waist,
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Naomi Campbell embodies the 90s It girl with this simple white Tee and high-waisted jeans, 1996

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Clothing, Face, Mouth, Jewellery, Fashion, Dress, Day dress, One-piece garment, Flash photography, Necklace,
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Naomi and Christy are spotted in colourful attire for a wedding, 1991

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Eyewear, Vision care, Sunglasses, Bag, Outerwear, Coat, Fashion accessory, Style, Luggage and bags, Street fashion,
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Naomi Campbell rocks a white kaftan at the Aretha Franklin's concert for the Gay Men's Health Crisis, 1993

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Nose, Outerwear, Bag, Style, Fashion accessory, Luggage and bags, Fashion, Street fashion, Shoulder bag, Leather,
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Naomi Campbell sports a blazer and backpack at the Todd Oldham Fashion Show, 1996

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Clothing, Face, Smile, Dress, Shoulder, Style, Formal wear, One-piece garment, Fashion, Cocktail dress,
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Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss wear slip dresses and low-cut gowns for the 1995 Costume Institute Gala

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Clothing, Arm, Cap, Hand, Outerwear, Denim, Fashion accessory, Jacket, Baseball cap, Cool,
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Naomi Campbell wears a biker jacket and cap as she touches down from New York City,1991

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Dress, Black hair, Flash photography, Chest, Body jewelry, Cocktail dress, Day dress, Necklace, Bracelet, Makeover,
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Campbell chooses a simple white top and skirt for a party, 1990

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Leg, Human leg, Shoulder, Joint, Standing, Style, Waist, Thigh, Knee, Fashion,
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Kate Moss channels monochrome chic at a Calvin Klein appearance, 1995

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Trousers, Human body, Shoulder, Denim, Bag, Joint, Outerwear, Jeans, Style, Fashion accessory,
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Moss sports a leopard-print bag, 'mom' jeans and a vest top as she flies in from New York City, 1994

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Clothing, Coat, Trousers, Outerwear, Suit, Formal wear, Style, Fashion accessory, Dress, Blazer,
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Business chic is the mode of dress for Kate at the 1997 Cannes Film Festival

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English fashion model Kate Moss at the Miu Miu Spring/Summer 1996 fashion show in New York City, 2nd November 1995.  (Photo by Rose Hartman/Getty Images)

A pink top knot was the rage for Kate Moss backstage at a fashion show, 1995

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Jenny Shimuzu and Kate Moss during "Turlington Backstage" Premiere Party in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Rose Hartman/WireImage)

Moss opts for all-black attire at a backstage party

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Australian model Elle Macpherson in Greenwich Village, New York City, 1992. (Photo by Rose Hartman/Getty Images)

Elle Macpherson could have stepped out from a 2016 catwalk show in this ob-trend look comprising of a white T-shirt, black trousers and Gazelles, 1992

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Elle Macpherson during Elle Macpherson Sighting at Los Angeles International Airport - May 15, 1997 at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage)

Catching a flight from Los Angeles, Macpherson opts for an oversized grey blazer with skin-tight jeans, 1997

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Christy Turlington (Photo by Rose Hartman/WireImage)

Christy Turlington cinches in her waist with a brown belt to separate this co-ord suit

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Christy Turlington (Photo by Ron Galella/WireImage)

Turlington wears matching yellow with a choker for a City Kids Foundation Benefit

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