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A Visual History of the Slip Dress Worn by Kate Moss, Sophia Coppola, and More

It's also this summer's hottest style

By Laura Jackson and Ray Siegel
Fashion model, Fashion, Dress, Fashion design, Haute couture, Fun, Leg, Blond, Event, Human,

It's also this summer's hottest style

1

Kate Moss

<p>In 1990, Moss wears the simple style in a pale yellow at the 1995 Met&nbsp;Gala. </p>

In 1990, Moss wears the simple style in a pale yellow at the 1995 Met Gala.

2

Courtney Love

<p>At an Oscar Party in 1990, the Queen of Rock pairs hers with a tiara.</p>

At an Oscar Party in 1990, the Queen of Rock pairs hers with a tiara.

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3

Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy

<p>Arguably the most famous slip-dress advocate of the era, Besette-Kennedy strolls through downtown NYC with her husband, 1996. </p>

Arguably the most famous slip-dress advocate of the era, Besette-Kennedy strolls through downtown NYC with her husband, 1996.

4

Kate Moss

<p>Need we say more? Kate and Naomi at an Elite Model Agency Party in 1993. </p>

Need we say more? Kate and Naomi at an Elite Model Agency Party in 1993.

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5

Winona Ryder

<p>The '90s starlet dons a velvet slip dress at a movie premiere in 1993. </p>

The '90s starlet dons a velvet slip dress at a movie premiere in 1993.

6

Kate Moss

<p>With then-beau Johnny Depp, the supermodel sparkles in a silk slip by Calvin Klein. Embellished with sequins, this flapper dress was once worn by Mrs. Errol Flynn, 1994.</p>

With then-beau Johnny Depp, the supermodel sparkles in a silk slip by Calvin Klein. Embellished with sequins, this flapper dress was once worn by Mrs. Errol Flynn, 1994.

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7

Sophia Coppola

<p>LBD style. On the red-carpet in 1995.</p>

LBD style. On the red-carpet in 1995.

8

Sophia Coppola

<p>Coppola in a similar black frock, this time accompanied by a fur trimmed bomber. At a movie premiere in 1994. </p>

Coppola in a similar black frock, this time accompanied by a fur trimmed bomber. At a movie premiere in 1994.

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9

Kate Moss

<p>At a black-tie soirée with fellow model friend Shalom Harlow in 1995.</p>

At a black-tie soirée with fellow model friend Shalom Harlow in 1995.

10

Kate Moss

<p>On the Versace catwalk in 1996 wearing head-to-toe green sequins. </p>

On the Versace catwalk in 1996 wearing head-to-toe green sequins.

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11

Sophia Coppola

<p>This silk lilac number was paired down with simple summer sandals in 1995—but we'd wear the whole look today.</p>

This silk lilac number was paired down with simple summer sandals in 1995—but we'd wear the whole look today.

12

Kate Moss

<p>At the first-ever VH1 Awards in a red slip with a black-fringed shaw, 1996. </p>

At the first-ever VH1 Awards in a red slip with a black-fringed shaw, 1996.

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13

Gwyneth Paltrow

<p>Paltrow and then-boyfriend, Brad Pitt at the 68th Annual Academy Awards in 1996. </p>

Paltrow and then-boyfriend, Brad Pitt at the 68th Annual Academy Awards in 1996.

14

Kate Moss and Christy Turlington

<p>It's girls night for the two models, after the Ralph Lauren Fashion Show in '93. We love Kate's layering job and old school Adidas. </p>

It's girls night for the two models, after the Ralph Lauren Fashion Show in '93. We love Kate's layering job and old school Adidas.

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15

Linda Evangelista

<p> Evangelista pairs the black staple over a simple tee for an effortless airport look, at LAX in 1994. </p>

Evangelista pairs the black staple over a simple tee for an effortless airport look, at LAX in 1994.

16

Sarah Jessica Parker

<p>SJP wears the infamous 'Sex and the City' naked dress at the VH1 Awards in 1997. Take a minute to reflect on everything that was Carrie and Big circa Season 1. </p>

SJP wears the infamous 'Sex and the City' naked dress at the VH1 Awards in 1997. Take a minute to reflect on everything that was Carrie and Big circa Season 1.

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17

Christy Turlington

<p>The supermodel celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Dior at the MET Museum in 1996. </p>

The supermodel celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Dior at the MET Museum in 1996.

18

Donatella Versace

<p>Moments after Donatella's iconic 'Diamonds Are Forever' runway show in 1999, supermodels Naomi Campbell,  Kate Moss, and Amber Valetta shine in these bedazzled slips ranging from mini to gown styles.</p>

Moments after Donatella's iconic 'Diamonds Are Forever' runway show in 1999, supermodels Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, and Amber Valetta shine in these bedazzled slips ranging from mini to gown styles.

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19

Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss

<p>Mastering the look of 'model-off-duty' after the Versace 'Diamonds Are Forever' show in 1999.</p>

Mastering the look of 'model-off-duty' after the Versace 'Diamonds Are Forever' show in 1999.

20

Liv Tyler

<p>This '90s sweetheart wears the basic at an art show in 1995. </p>

This '90s sweetheart wears the basic at an art show in 1995.

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