A star of the supermodel era, Christy Turlington is synonymous with nineties American fashion. A favorite of photographer Steven Meisel, Turlington has appeared on hundreds of magazine covers from Vogue to V, and famously starred in the music video for George Michael’s Freedom alongside fellow supes Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Tatjana Patitz, and Cindy Crawford. Although she’s more selective about her modeling jobs now, choosing instead to pursue charity work, Turlington remains an icon of relaxed, comfortable sportswear. Her personal style is marked by flowy florals, tailored suits, chic black dresses, and that fresh-from-yoga glow. Take a look back at some of the model-turned-activist’s best style moments.
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May 5, 2014Where: At the Costume Institute gala. What: Calvin Klein dress. Photo: 2014 Getty Images
September 18, 2012Where: At the Conde Nast Traveler Celebration of 'The Visionaries' in New York City. Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/2012 Getty Im...September 18, 2012Where: At the Conde Nast Traveler Celebration of 'The Visionaries' in New York City. Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/2012 Getty Images
September 7, 2012Where: At rag & bone's spring 2013 runway show in New York City.
Photo: D Dipasupil/2012 Getty Images
April 23, 2012Where: Walking in New York City.
What: Scarf by Theodora & Callum. Photo: Mark Von Holden/WireImage
March 5, 2012Where: At a screening of Friends with Kids, in New York City.
Photo: Jim Spellman/WireImage
December 11, 2011Where: At the "CNN Heroes: All-Star Tribute" in Los Angeles.
Photo: Dan Steinberg/ /AP/Corbis
October 19, 2011Where: At the Avon "Step into Sexy" fragrance launch in New York City.
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Av...October 19, 2011Where: At the Avon "Step into Sexy" fragrance launch in New York City.
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Avon
September 19, 2011Where: At the WIE Inspiration Day in New York City.
Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty Images
September 11, 2011Where: With Naomi Campbell at the Edun spring 2012 runway show in New York City.
Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images
July 30, 2011Where: At "Super Saturday 14" in Southampton, New York.
Photo: WWD/Condé Nast/Corbis
May 24, 2011Where: At the Gracie Awards Gala in Beverly Hills.
Photo: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic
May 9, 2011Where: At the "Concert for a Healthy Birth," in New York City.
Photo: Eugene Gologursky/WireImage
May 4, 2011Where: At the "Divalysscious Moms Mother's Day Luncheon," in New York City.
Photo: George Napolitano/FilmMagic
October 26, 2010Where: At the Avon Foundation for Women Gala in New York City.
Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images
October 23, 2010Where: At the premiere of No Woman No Cry in London, England.
Photo: Fred Duval/WireImage
October 15, 2010Where: Walking with her son, Finn Burns, in New York City.
Photo: Ray Tamarra/Getty Images
July 31, 2010Where: At "Super Saturday 13 to Benefit Ovarian Cancer Research Fund," hosted by InStyle Magazine.
Photo: Dimitrios Kamb...July 31, 2010Where: At "Super Saturday 13 to Benefit Ovarian Cancer Research Fund," hosted by InStyle Magazine.
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage
May 11, 2010Where: At a news conference to introduce the "Outcomes while Maximizing Successes Act (Global MOMS Act)" in Washington, D.... May 11, 2010Where: At a news conference to introduce the "Outcomes while Maximizing Successes Act (Global MOMS Act)" in Washington, D.C.
Photo: Kris Connor/Getty Images
April 24, 2010Where: At the premiere of No Woman No Cry in New York City.
Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival
April 23, 2010Where: At the premiere of Nice Guy Johnny in New York City.
Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival
April 20, 2010Where: At the Vanity Fair party during the Tribeca Film Festival, in New York City.
Photo: Jim Spellman/WireImage
November 21, 2009Where: Walking with her son, Finn Burns, in New York City.
Photo: Christopher Peterson/BuzzFoto/FilmMagic
September 23, 2009Where: At the "Important Dinner for Women," hosted by HM Queen Rania Al Abdullah, Wendi Murdoch and Indra Nooyi, in ... September 23, 2009Where: At the "Important Dinner for Women," hosted by HM Queen Rania Al Abdullah, Wendi Murdoch and Indra Nooyi, in New York City.
Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images
April 27, 2009Where: At the Film Society of Lincoln Center's Gala Tribute, in New York City.
Photo: Mark Von Holden/Getty Images
February 25, 2009Where: At the "Bent on Learning Charity Event," at Stephen Weiss Studio in New York City.
Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Get...February 25, 2009Where: At the "Bent on Learning Charity Event," at Stephen Weiss Studio in New York City.
Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images
July 26, 2008Where: At "Donna Karan, Charla Lawhon and InStyle Magazine Present Super Saturday 11 for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.&quo... July 26, 2008Where: At "Donna Karan, Charla Lawhon and InStyle Magazine Present Super Saturday 11 for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund."
Photo: Jason Kempin/WireImage
May 5, 2008Where: At the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala, "Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy," in New York City.
Pho...May 5, 2008Where: At the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala, "Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy," in New York City.
Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images
April 28, 2008Where: At a party for the Tribeca Film Festival's Artist Program, in New York City.
Photo: WWD/Condé Nast/Corbis
April 9, 2008Where: At the FilmAid International Power of Film Gala, in New York City.
Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images
April 7, 2008Where: At the Food Bank for New York City's Can-Do Awards dinner, in New York City.
Photo: Dziekan/Retna Ltd./Corbis
February 14, 2008Where: At the "(RED) Auction on Valentine's Day to Benefit AIDS in Africa," hosted by and at Sotheby's in New Y... February 14, 2008Where: At the "(RED) Auction on Valentine's Day to Benefit AIDS in Africa," hosted by and at Sotheby's in New York City.
Photo: Michael Loccisano/FilmMagic
January 31, 2008Where: At the amfAR New York Gala in New York City.
Photo: AP Photo/Jason DeCrow
January 16, 2008Where: At the "Night Of Diamonds" hosted by Chanel Fine Jewelry in New York City.
Photo: Shane Gritzinger
December 8, 2007Where: With her daughter Grace Turlington at the Nutcracker Benefit presented by the New York City Ballet and the School of Amer... December 8, 2007Where: With her daughter Grace Turlington at the Nutcracker Benefit presented by the New York City Ballet and the School of American Ballet in New York City.
Photo: Scott Wintrow/2007 Getty Images
October 25, 2007Where: At the Black Ball Concert For Keep A Child Alive in New York City.
Photo: Michael Loccisano/2007 FilmMagic
September 8, 2007Where: At the Temperley London spring 2008 runway show in New York City.
Photo: Mychal Watts/2007 Mychal Watts
August 25, 2007Where: At the Hampton Social Performance by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers.
Photo: Tana Lee Alves/2007 Tana Lee Alves
June 11, 2007Where: At "The Cinema Society & Donna Karan Host the NY Premiere of Evening," in New York City.
Photo: Jim Spellman
May 7, 2007Where: At the "Poiret: King of Fashion" Costume Institute Gala in New York City.
Photo: LRRB and Co.
April 24, 2007Where: At "Vanity Fair Hosts the Tribeca Film Festival Opening Night Party," in New York City.
Photo: Marcel Tho...April 24, 2007Where: At "Vanity Fair Hosts the Tribeca Film Festival Opening Night Party," in New York City.
Photo: Marcel Thomas/MARCEL THOMAS IMAGES.COM
April 23, 2007Where: At the "Food Bank of New York Can-Do Awards Dinner Honoring The Edge and Jimmy Fallon," in New York City.
Photo:...April 23, 2007Where: At the "Food Bank of New York Can-Do Awards Dinner Honoring The Edge and Jimmy Fallon," in New York City.
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris
April 19, 2007Where: At the "Riverkeeper hosts a Gala Benefit Dinner Honoring Hearst Corporation" at Chelsea Piers, in New York City.
... April 19, 2007Where: At the "Riverkeeper hosts a Gala Benefit Dinner Honoring Hearst Corporation" at Chelsea Piers, in New York City.
Photo: M. Von Holden
March 14, 2007Where: At a charity evebt for the Lavender Trust at Breast Cancer Care in London, England.
Photo: Dave M. Benett/2007 Dave M. Benett
December 9, 2006Where: With her daughter Grace at The New York City Ballet and The School of American Ballet presentation of The Nutcracker Fami... December 9, 2006Where: With her daughter Grace at The New York City Ballet and The School of American Ballet presentation of The Nutcracker Family Benefit in New York City.
Photo: Andrew H. Walker/2006 Getty Images
November 29, 2006Where: At The Holiday premiere in New York City.
Photo: Lawrence Lucier
November 6, 2006Where: At "Maybelline New York Salutes Ten Inspirational Women Making a Difference through Education," in New York Cit... November 6, 2006Where: At "Maybelline New York Salutes Ten Inspirational Women Making a Difference through Education," in New York City.
Photo: Duffy-Marie Arnoult
September 27, 2005Where: At the Benefit for Beth Israel's Continuum Center at Metropolitan Pavilion, in New York City.
Photo: Dimitrios Kambour...September 27, 2005Where: At the Benefit for Beth Israel's Continuum Center at Metropolitan Pavilion, in New York City.
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris
May 17, 2005Where: At the "Riverkeeper Gala Honoring Viacom's Tom Freston," in New York City.
Photo: Carley Margolis
December 9, 2004Where: At "Christy Turlington Launches Her Spring Puma Nuala Range," in London, England.
Photo: Goffredo di Crollalan...December 9, 2004Where: At "Christy Turlington Launches Her Spring Puma Nuala Range," in London, England.
Photo: Goffredo di Crollalanza
November 18, 2004Where: Walking in New York City.
Photo: James Devaney
September 13, 2004Where: At the Marc Jacobs spring 2005 runway show in New York City.
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris
July 31, 2004Where: At the "Super Saturday 7 Benefitting The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund."
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris
May 4, 2004Where: At the Vanity Fair Tribeca Film Festival Party in New York City.
Photo: Evan Agostini/2004 Getty Images
March 27, 2003Where: At "Cindy Crawford and Target Celebrate Launch of Sonia Kashuk's New Book," in New York City.
Photo: Dimitrios K...March 27, 2003Where: At "Cindy Crawford and Target Celebrate Launch of Sonia Kashuk's New Book," in New York City.
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Staff Photographer
February 21, 2003Where: With Naomi Campbell "The GRAMMY Awards MusiCares Person of the Year," in New York City.
Photo: SGranitz
December 4, 2001Where: At the Rasa Music CD release party for Deepak Chopra's The Soul of Healing Meditations, in New York City.
Photo: Gabe Pa...December 4, 2001Where: At the Rasa Music CD release party for Deepak Chopra's The Soul of Healing Meditations, in New York City.
Photo: Gabe Palacio
November 15, 2001Where: With Edward Burns at the Sidewalks Of New York in New York City.
Photo: Jim Spellman
September 10, 2001Where: At the Marc Jacobs spring 2002 runway show in New York City.
Photo: Evan Agostini
April 23, 2001Where: At the Costume Institute Gala to celebrate Jacqueline Kennedy's wardrobe, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Photo: George...April 23, 2001Where: At the Costume Institute Gala to celebrate Jacqueline Kennedy's wardrobe, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Photo: George DeSota
March 1, 2001Where: With Edward Burns at the Fifteen Minutes premiere.
Photo: SGranitz
Circa 2001Where: With Edward Burns at Trudie Styler's Central Park West party, before the screening of Greenfingers in New York City.
Photo: Ne...Circa 2001Where: With Edward Burns at Trudie Styler's Central Park West party, before the screening of Greenfingers in New York City.
Photo: New York Daily News Archive/2001/Daily News, L.P. (New York)
December 14, 2000Where: With Edward Burns at a dinner honoring the spirit of the Special Olympics, at the White House in Washington D.C.
Photo:...December 14, 2000Where: With Edward Burns at a dinner honoring the spirit of the Special Olympics, at the White House in Washington D.C.
Photo: Vivian Ronay
December 5, 1999Where: At the VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards in New York City.
Photo: KMazur
August 17, 1998Where: With Jason Patric at the premiere ofYour Friends and Neighbors in Hollywood.
Photo: Ron Galella
June 30, 1998Where: At Los Angeles International Airport.
Photo: Ron Galella
March 26, 1998Where: At Macy's, in New York City.
Photo: Ron Galella
December 4, 1995Where: With Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss at the Costume Institute Gala, in New York City.
Photo: Kevin Mazur Archive
September 1, 1995Where: At the Shakespeare Gala.
Photo: Victor Malafronte/2007 Getty Images
April 19, 1995Where: At Los Angeles International Airport.
Photo: Galella/WireImage
March 10, 1995Where: Leaving the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas grand opening party, hosted by Peter Morton.
Photo: Steve Granitz
Circa 1995Where: With Isaac Mizrahi.
Photo: Time & Life Pictures/Time & Life Pictures
November 12, 1994Where: With Linda Evangelista and Elle Macpherson at the "Benefit Auction for Intercambios Culturales Project," in Ne... November 12, 1994Where: With Linda Evangelista and Elle Macpherson at the "Benefit Auction for Intercambios Culturales Project," in New York City.
Photo: Ron Galella
February 7, 1994Where: With Kate Moss at the CFDA Awards in New York City.
Photo: Ron Galella
Circa 1994 Where: With Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer and Elle Macphearson.
Photo: Time & Life Pictures/Time & Life Pictures
December 16, 1993Where: With Kate Moss at the Philadelphia premiere to benefit AmFar, in New York City.
Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd.
November 4, 1993Where: At a party for Grace Coddington in New York City.
Photo: Ron Galella/WireImage
March 31, 1993Where: With Kate Moss, leaving the Ralph Lauren fall 1993 runway show.
Photo: Ron Galella/WireImage
January 2, 1993Where: At the Somersby premiere.
Photo: Ron Galella/WireImage
December 7, 1992Where: At the "Gala Evening to Benefit the New Costume Institute," in New York City.
Photo: Ron Galella/WireImage
November 5, 1992Where: At the "Versace Signatures' Open Exhibition of Designers' 15 Year Career at the Fashion Institute," in New York... November 5, 1992Where: At the "Versace Signatures' Open Exhibition of Designers' 15 Year Career at the Fashion Institute," in New York City.
Photo: Ron Galella/WireImage
September 22, 1992Where: At the "Valentino: Thirty Years of Magic Retrospective Gala," in New York City.
Photo: Ron Galella/WireImage
May 18, 1992Where: At the "Don't Bungle the Jungle Benefit," in New York City.
Photo: Ron Galella/WireImage
Circa 1992Where: With Michael Kors at a fashion shoot in New York City.
Photo: Rose Hartman/Getty Images
October 12, 1991Where: With Naomi Campbell at the Haimoff-Grubman wedding reception, in New York City.
Photo: Ron Galella/WireImage
September 23, 1991Where: With Donna Karan at the launch of Donna Karan's first men's collection, in New York City.
Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd./Wir...September 23, 1991Where: With Donna Karan at the launch of Donna Karan's first men's collection, in New York City.
Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage
September 21, 1991Where: At the City Kids Foundation Benefit, in New York City.
Photo: Ron Galella/WireImage
February 13, 1991Where: With Naomi Campbell at the "California Fashion Industry Friends of Aids Project Los Angeles Benefit honoring Gianni... February 13, 1991Where: With Naomi Campbell at the "California Fashion Industry Friends of Aids Project Los Angeles Benefit honoring Gianni Versace," in Los Angeles.
Photo: Jim Smeal/WireImage
Circa 1991Where: Arriving at a runway show in Paris, France.
Photo: David Turnley/CORBIS
November 30, 1990Where: Dancing with Naomi Campbell at the "Seventh on Sale AIDS Research Benefit," in New York City.
Photo: Robin Pl...November 30, 1990Where: Dancing with Naomi Campbell at the "Seventh on Sale AIDS Research Benefit," in New York City.
Photo: Robin Platzer/Twin Images/Time Life Pictures/Getty Images
September 18, 1990Where: With Roger Wilson at Herb Ritts' birthday party.
Photo: Barry King/WireImage
June 25, 1990Where: With Linda Evangelista.
Photo: Rose Hartman/WireImage
June 25, 1990Where: With Danilo. Photo: Rose Hartman/WireImage
June 25, 1990Photo: Rose Hartman/WireImage
Circa 1990Photo: Time & Life Pictures
October 29, 1989Where: With Naomi Campbell and Polly Mellon at the Fashion Group International's "Night of 100 Stars," in New York Cit... October 29, 1989Where: With Naomi Campbell and Polly Mellon at the Fashion Group International's "Night of 100 Stars," in New York City.
Photo: Ron Galella/WireImage
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