The term 'supermodel' became popular during the 1980s, when models started to become celebrities in their own right. By the 1990s, the supermodel was a prominent feature in the media and the title quickly became the model equivalent of a superstar. Suddenly models had a voice; they appeared on talk shows, were written about in gossip columns, partied in the trendiest nightspots, and landed movie roles.
MILLY HOLMES photographed by ELIO NOGUEIRA
This new period began in 1990, as trend-setting British Vogue brought out an era-defining cover in January 1990. The magazine displayed a black and white photograph of Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista, and Tatjana Patitz.
