Few models are as celebrated as Linda Evangelista. As one of the original ’90s supers, she once famously quipped that she wouldn’t get out of bed for less than $10,000, but has nonetheless appeared on over 700 magazine covers in her time and countless red carpets, including the 2024 Met Gala in Khaite.
A revered beauty chameleon—Linda has always been willing to experiment with makeup and hair to get the shot—she is the queen of the short hairstyle, having had a dramatic and career-transforming cut in 1988 on the suggestion of photographer Peter Lindbergh. Thereafter, the ultra-short style was nicknamed “The Linda,” and has spawned countless imitations in the years since—pro hairstylists still reference it today.
As she turns 59, enjoy 21 of Linda’s best beauty moments.
1992
Ron Galella, Ltd./Getty Images
1996
Rose Hartman/Getty Images
1991
Sonia Moskowitz/Getty Images
2008
Eddy LEMAISTRE/Getty Images
1992
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
2007
Lalo Yasky
2005
Patrick McMullan/Getty Images
2005
Toni Anne Barson Archive
1993
V. D’ELIA/Getty Images
2005
Rabbani and Solimene Photography
2007
Toni Anne Barson Archive
2003
Victor VIRGILE/Getty Images
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1997
Ron Galella, Ltd./Getty Images
1995
Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Getty Images
1993
Alexis DUCLOS/Getty Images
1995
Alexis DUCLOS/Getty Images
1992
Rose Hartman/Getty Images
1993
V. D’ELIA/Getty Images
1991
Ron Galella, Ltd./Getty Images
1995
Sonia Moskowitz/Getty Images