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

The iconic staple looks so right in 2017

By Laura Jackson and Ray Siegel
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The iconic staple looks so right in 2017

1

Kate Moss

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

2

Courtney Love

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

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3

Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy

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

4

Kate Moss

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

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5

Winona Ryder

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

6

Kate Moss

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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

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LBD style. On the red-carpet in 1995.

8

Sophia Coppola

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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

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

10

Kate Moss

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

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11

Sophia Coppola

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

12

Kate Moss

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

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13

Gwyneth Paltrow

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

14

Kate Moss and Christy Turlington

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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

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

16

Sarah Jessica Parker

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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

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

18

Donatella Versace

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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

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

20

Liv Tyler

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

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