Cindy Crawford's Gorgeous '90s Throwback Photos

The supermodel has always been seriously stunning, but truly defined the look of the 1990s

Cindy Crawford poses with Israeli soldiers 1992
Cindy Crawford in 1992. Photo: Esaias BAITEL/Gamma-Rapho via Getty

When you think of '90s supermodels, you think of Cindy Crawford.

The brunette beauty has been a staple of the fashion world for four decades, walking runways for every major designer, gracing endless magazine covers and starring in a host of memorable commercials. Through the years she's continued to make an impact on the catwalk, and now, watches it through the eyes of her model daughter, Kaia Gerber.

Next up for the icon is starring on The Super Models, an Apple TV+ docuseries that follows the rise and lore around Crawford and model pals Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista and Christy Turlington. Before its premiere on Sept. 20, take a look back on some of Crawford's most iconic '90s moments.

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All Black Everything

Model Cindy Crawford at studio photo shoot.
Cindy Crawford in the 1990s. Time Life Pictures/DMI/The LIFE Picture Collection via Getty

Transfixing us in an undated photo shoot.

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'90s Moment

Cindy Crawford Announces Her Association with JH Collectible Sportswear
Cindy Crawford in the 1990s. Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

The spitting image of her daughter Kaia while hosting a press conference to announce her line with JH Collectible Sportswear in 1990 in N.Y.C.

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Oscar Worthy

Richard Gere & Cindy Crawford
Cindy Crawford in the 1990s. KMazur/WireImage

With then-husband Richard Gere at the 65th Academy Awards in Los Angeles in 1992.

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Red Alert

Cindy Crawford during Revlon Unforgettable Women - August 19, 1991 at Lincoln Center in New York City, NY, United States
Cindy Crawford in the 1990s. Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Ravishing in red during the Revlon Unforgettable Women event in 1991 at N.Y.C.'s Lincoln Center.

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Leather Weather

Model Cindy Crawford attends the "Art Pro Choice" Cocktail Party and Auction to Benefit the National Abortion League on March 13, 1990 at the Brandt Building in New York City
Cindy Crawford in the 1990s. Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Arriving to the "Art Pro Choice" Cocktail Party and Auction to benefit the National Abortion League in N.Y.C. in 1990.

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Mark the Spot

Cindy Crawford
Cindy Crawford in the 1990s. The LIFE Picture Collection via Getty

Flaunting her iconic beauty mark in an undated photo.

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Bombshell Beauty

Cindy Crawford circa 1990 in New York City
Cindy Crawford in the 1990s. Robin Platzer/Images/Getty

At a 1990 event in N.Y.C.

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Pool Shark

American model and actress Cindy Crawford at Cypress Gardens theme park, Florida, 1995
Cindy Crawford in the 1990s. Dave Benett/Getty

Having a moment at Cypress Gardens theme park near Winter Haven, Florida, in 1995.

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In the Driver's Seat

Cindy Crawford in Armani Dress, Vogue
Cindy Crawford in the 1990s. Arthur Elgort/Conde Nast via Getty

Serving up a look in a 1992 shoot for Vogue.

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Take a Ride

Cindy Crawford during 1992 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, California, United States
Cindy Crawford in the 1990s. Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

Heading to set at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards in L.A.

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Looking Up

Cindy Crawford and Richard Gere 63rd Annual Academy Awards
Cindy Crawford in the 1990s. Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

In Los Angeles with then-boyfriend Richard Gere at the 63rd Academy Awards in 1991.

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Workout Wear

Cindy Crawford attends the 11th Annual Video Software Dealers Association (VSDA) Convention on July 26, 1992 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada
Cindy Crawford in the 1990s. Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Promoting her "Shape Your Body Workout" at the 11th Annual Video Software Dealers Association in Las Vegas in 1992.

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Total Icons

Cindy Crawford and actor Jason Priestley attend the 44th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on August 30, 1992 at Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena
Cindy Crawford in the 1990s. Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Coordinating with Jason Priestley at the 44th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards in Pasadena, California, in 1992.

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Models on Ice

Linda Evangelista and model Cindy Crawford attend the "DISHES on Ice" Figure Skating Benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS on November 14, 1994 at Wollman Rink in New York
Cindy Crawford in the 1990s. Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

On skates with fellow supermodel Linda Evangelista at the "DISHES on Ice" Figure Skating Benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS in N.Y.C. in 1994.

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Group Think

Cindy Crawford poses with Israeli soldiers 1992
Cindy Crawford in the 1990s. Esaias BAITEL/Gamma-Rapho via Getty

Posing with Israeli soldiers in 1992.

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Suit Yourself

Cindy Crawford promotes revlon in Europe
Cindy Crawford in the 1990s. Mathieu Polak/Sygma/Sygma via Getty

Getting to the point during a 1992 Revlon promotional event in Europe.

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Vintage Moment

Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Cindy Crawford pose for a photo circa 1999 at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California
Cindy Crawford in the 1990s. Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty

Head to head with a young Kobe Bryant in 1999 at a Los Angeles Lakers charity bowling event in Inglewood, California.

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On the Field

Heather Locklear and Cindy Crawford
Cindy Crawford in the 1990s. Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

With Heather Locklear at MTV's Rock N' Jock Softball Challenge in Los Angeles in 1991.

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Color Wonder

Cindy Crawford
Cindy Crawford in the 1990s. Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

At Love Ball 2: The Crowning Glory Benefit in New York City in 1991.

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Bumping Along

Bar operator Rande Gerber and wife, model Cindy Crawford
Cindy Crawford in the 1990s. Dave Allocca/DMI/The LIFE Picture Collection via Getty

Pregnant with one of her two children — now all-grown-up Presley and Kaia — alongside husband Rande Gerber.

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