Naomi Campbell’s Most Iconic ‘90s Catwalk Moments

Supermodel and living fashion legend Naomi Campbell ruled the '90s runways.

Atelier Versace Fall/Winter 1995

Naomi Campbell quickly became synonymous with the fashion industry in the 1990s. With the birth of the supermodel era in the early ‘90s, Campbell, alongside fellow models such as Christy Turlington and Cindy Crawford, dominated every notable runway, cementing her eternal status as a part of fashion history. Since her discovery at the age of 15 years old, Campbell effortlessly took command with her fierce look and killer walk. On the supermodel’s 53rd birthday, join L’OFFICIEL in remembering the most memorable ‘90s catwalk moments Campbell gave us.

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Naomi Campbell exploded on the fashion scene in the late 1980s, but the ‘90s more accurately illustrate her versatility as a model on the runway. Here in 1990, Campbell wears a Guy Laroche matching checkered power suit with a red beret for his Haute Couture Fall/Winter 1990 collection.

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In 1991, icon meets icon: Dressed in a gown created by the legendary designer Gianni Versace that was printed with the iconography of pop artist Andy Warhol, Campbell struts down the runway.

The supermodel wears the latest design from Italian designer Gianni Versace in Los Angeles in 1991. The colorful embellished jumpsuit worn by Campbell matchesan auburn red fringe hair cut.

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Pictured in 1991, Campbell wears an iconic Alaïa sheer piece. Campbell and Azzedine Alaïa are one of fashion’s most influential designer-model relationships, with Alaïa discovering Campbell when she was only 15 years old. Campbell, who never met her father, lovingly called Alaïa “papa.”

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In January 1993, Campbell daringly walked the Chanel Haute Couture Spring/Summer 1993 runway, with the purple gown casually falling off her shoulder.

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Campbell wears pink tweed Chanel for the Spring/Summer 1993 collection in Paris.

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In 1993, Campbell models a Chanel-logo printed bikini, that would soon launch the beginning of the enduring logo-mania fashion craze.

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Wearing Anna Sui, Campbell struts down the runway in New York City in a maximalist pink faux-fur outfit with matching hat, proving that Campbell can really wear anything and look fabulous.

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Campbell embraces her British heritage, wearing the widely popular tartan by designer Vivienne Westwood in 1994.

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Pretty in purple, the model wears a floral two-piece outfit by Chloé for the ready-to-wear Spring/Summer 1995 show in Paris.

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Dressed in a timelessly classic power suit that was popularized in the 1980s designed by Yves Saint Laurent, Campbell walks his Fall/Winter 1995 runway.

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The ‘90s supermodel wears a silver dress designed by the late Gianni Versace on the runway debuting the brand's Fall/Winter 1996 collection.

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A year following the release of the quintessentially ‘90s classic “Clueless,” the iconic Campbell wears bedazzled yellow plaid down the Todd Oldham runway for the Fall/Winter 1996 collection.

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In January 1996, the fashion icon sports a leopard bodysuit and matching Louis Vuitton leopard and monogrammed handbag to celebrate the 100 year anniversary since the creation of the LV monogram canvas fabric.

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In March 1996, Campbell walks the Christian Dior runway for the Fall/Winter 1996 collection in Paris.

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On another 1996 runway, Campbell appears at Versace dressed in a green printed coat and purple tights.

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The supermodel walks the third annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion show dressed in black stockings and a red corset adorned by a sequined black heart, with an impressive train trailing behind her.

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Campbell wears a revealing sequin sheath dress for Chloé’s Spring/Summer 1998 show.

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For Betsy Johnson’s Fall/Winter 1998 collection, the model shows off her enviable toned figure in matching yellow underwear and a quilted fur trimmed coat.

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In 1999, Campbell walks the runway wearing an Oscar De La Renta Fall/Winter 1999 red floor length dress.

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Standing alongside Valetino and fellow supermodel Giselle Bünchden in 1999, Campbell flaunts the iconic Valentino red for the 1999 Haute Couture collection.