The Original Supermodels Of 80s, 90s: Now And Then [PHOTOS]

The Original Supermodels of the 80s and 90s: Now and Then

The fashion world of the 90s saw supermodels like Naomi Campbell ruling the ramp. These famous faces, which graced the cover of every glossy magazine back then, set the standard of beauty for generations and running.

Their mega-celebrity status also got their careers running well into their forties. Age hasn't withered them, and they look as fabulous as they were twenty years ago.

Take a look at the original supermodels who rocked the fashion world in the 90s.

 

Claudia Schiffer

This German-born beauty is one of first to be labeled as a supermodel thanks to her stauesquese presence she brought on the ramp. Here are pictures of the stunning model seen in 1994 and 2011.

 

Naomi Campbell

Naomi Campbell is considered the first black model to make a breakthrough in the fashion world. The catwalk beauty didn’t just stand out for her exotic looks but also for her string of violent brawls she had with employees and law enforcements. Here’s Campbell pictured back in 1994 and 2012.

 

Kate Moss

Moss’s waifish looks boldly stood out in a world predominantly ruled by statuesque supermodels. The model also made it big with her Raunchy Calvin Klein ads in the 90’s. 

 

Elle Macpherson

Macpherson famous appearance on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in the 80s prompted a new nickname for her as “The Body”. The Australian model is currently playing host and executive producer for Fashion Star on NBC. Here’s Elle Macpherson seen back in 1994 and 2012.

 

Linda Evangelista

The Canadian model sent shockwaves across the nation when she chopped her hair into a sleek bob during the late 80s. Her new style triggered a trend for pixie cuts, with women of all ages seeking to sport Evangelista’s new look. Here’s Evangelista, as seen here in 1994 and 2009.

 

Christy Turlington

Christy Turlington was another one of Calvin Klein’s favorite cover girls and is accredited as one of the first models to have made naval piercings hugely popular during the 90s. Turlington pictured here in 1996 and 2011.

 

Iman

The American model of Somali decent, made a mark in the fashion world with her exotic features. Iman a highly accomplished entrepreneur and is noted for her work in philanthropy. She is currently married to singer David Bowie. Here’s Imam as seen in 1994 and 2011.

 

Eva Herzigova

Eva Herzigova is one of Victoria Secret’s favorites faces, and is also spokesmodel for the Wonderbra. Here are snapshots of the Czech model back in 1995 and 2011.

 

Tyra Banks

In addition to being a high-rise supermodel during the 90s, Tyra Banks is an actress, author and businesswoman. Banks is also the creator and host of reality show America's Next Top Model, as well as The Tyra Banks Show. Here’s the supermodel seen back in 1996 and in 2011.

Rebecca Romijn

Apart from being a top fashion model during the 90s, Rebecca Romijn is also an actress, best known for her role as the as Mystique in the X-Men series. She’s also had stints on the small screen, including television series Ugly Betty. Here’s Romijn, as seen in 1998 and 2008.

 

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy

The former supermodel was among the top highest-paid models before quitting the ramp to become a singer in the 90s. Bruni is now married to French President Nicolas Sarkozy. Bruni as seen here in 1995 and 2012.

Rare Photos of Titanic Tragedy and New Hypothesis for the Ship's Sinking

Titanic

It is a century since the ill-fated Titanic hit an iceberg in the early hours of 15 April, 1912 and sank in the Atlantic Ocean. The generally accepted explanation for the accident is that the captain failed to correctly spot the size of an iceberg, which led to the tragedy.
However, in a new turn of events, an Indian newspaper - The Hindu - offers other explanations why the tragic event occurred. Quoting a book by Tim Maltin, Titanic: A Very Deceiving Night, The Hindu said there could be two precise reasons why the Titanic sank that day.
The first says Earth's nearness to the Moon and the Sun - a proximity not matched in more than 1,000 years - resulted in record tides that help explain why the Titanic encountered so much ice, including the fatal iceberg. The conclusion was reached by a team of researchers from the Texas State University, working in collaboration with Sky & Telescope magazine. They published their findings in the magazine's April issue.
"We don't claim that our idea is conclusive," Donald Olson, a physicist at Texas State, said in an interview. However, he did also say that there was an increasing amount of evidence that seemed to be pointing to a similar direction.
A second, put forward by a Tim Maltin, a Titanic historian from Britain, contends the icy waters created ideal conditions for an unusual type of mirage that hid icebergs from lookouts and confused a nearby ship as to the liner's identity, delaying rescue efforts for hours.
As the world remembers the tragedy, it also begins another round of questioning and retrospective investigations.
"There were no heroes, no villains. Instead, there were a lot of human beings trying to do their best in the situation as they saw it," Maltin explained.
The Titanic was, in its time, the world's most luxurious ship... and it met with the greatest tragedy of all times. In memoriam, this year another cruise ship, the Balmoral, is retracing the voyage of the Titanic and will conduct a memorial service at the same spot where, a 100 years earlier, the ship sank.
Check out some rare black and white photographs...