Super celebration ? The supermodel story has taken over the documentary scene. We’re celebrating them too. From the Fairchild Archive and WWD, here are a few of the superlatives that have and continue to make designers’ vision a reality.

Research and Report: Tonya Blazio-Licorish

Images: Fairchild Archive

Photo 1: Model Donyale Luna poses in a sequined caftan during the Halston fall 1974 ready to wear fashion show in New York.
Photo 2: Model Bethann Hardison poses in a soft Stephen Burrows suit in Indian turquoise.
Photo 3: Naomi Campbell models lingerie during the spring 1996 Victoria’s Secret runway show at the Plaza Hotel in New York City on February 6, 1996.
Photo 4: Cindy Crawford in the Diane von Furstenberg Spring 1989 ready to wear runway show.
Photo 5: Christy Turlington at Isaac Mizrahi’s fall 1990 fashion show.
Photo 6: Linda Evangelista walks in the Michael Kors Fall 1989 Ready to Wear Fashion Show.