1995 SS 💖 Linda Evangelista • Striking Style • Karl Lagerfeld for CHLOÉ • Fashion Archive Paris

CHLOÉ Spring 1995 — a legendary Paris runway show by Karl Lagerfeld for the French fashion house CHLOÉ, a defining moment of the 1990s supermodel era. The CHLOÉ Spring/Summer 1995 Ready-to-Wear collection was presented in Paris on October 10, 1994, during Paris Fashion Week. Karl Lagerfeld was CHLOÉ’s designer during this period, leading the House from 1992 to 1997. Archival photographs confirm the presence of Karl Lagerfeld and the era’s leading models. The CHLOÉ Spring 1995 show demonstrates Karl Lagerfeld’s distinctive language for CHLOÉ in the mid-1990s: feminine silhouettes, dresses and suits, delicate fabrics, expressive textures, evening looks and the aesthetic of 1990s fashion. The show credits list hair stylist Julien D’ys, makeup artist Stéphane Marais and stylist Eric Wright. Models in the show included Carla Bruni, Helena Christensen, Michelle Hicks, Naomi Campbell, Karen Mulder, Kirsty Hume, Claudia Schiffer, Debbie Deitering, Kristen McMenamy, Shalom Harlow, Ines Riveiro, Yasmeen Ghauri, Linda Evangelista, Meghan Douglas, Nina Brosh, Trish Goff, Amber Valletta, Bridget Hall, Nadja Auermann, Heather Stewart-Whyte, Beverly Peele, Brandi Quinones and Nadege du Bospertus. 👑 Claudia Schiffer — 24 years old at the time of the show. The German supermodel was already one of the world’s most recognizable models and was at the center of the international fashion industry. In 1994 she appeared on the cover of American Vogue, and in 1995 she continued working with leading Paris fashion houses. Her appearance at CHLOÉ Spring 1995 captures her during a period of international fame and the golden age of supermodels. • Nadja Auermann — 23 years old. The German model was one of the most prominent figures on the Paris fashion scene. In 1994 she appeared on the cover of Vogue US; her exceptional height and graphic appearance made her a recognizable figure of the supermodel era. At CHLOÉ Spring 1995 she was among the models highlighting the scale of Karl Lagerfeld’s