She mastered the model-off-duty look in a fur-trimmed coat, plum slip dress, and croc Herm&egrave;s Kelly long before anyone else.

L&rsquo;HISTOIRE explores fashion history moments you should know, from what actors wore on a red carpet to celebrities who made cameos on the runway. Some are unsung, and some are better known. Each is part of the fabric of today&rsquo;s fashion world, be it barrier breakers or culture makers.
It&rsquo;s hard to imagine the <a href="https://lofficielusa.com/tags/victoriassecret">Victoria&rsquo;s Secret</a> Fashion Show without the glitzy theatrics, towering angel wings, and electrifying performances that defined the 2000s and 2010s. The early days, however, offered a different kind of allure&mdash;one that relied on the raw, magnetic presence of supermodels rather than production value. Many models even wore fully clothed looks instead of the barely-there <a href="https://lofficielusa.com/tags/lingerie">lingerie</a> ensembles seen now. The show, which began in 1995, was a fledgling event, still finding its footing before it exploded into a full-blown cultural phenomenon. By the time the third annual show rolled around two years later, Victoria&rsquo;s Secret had already cemented a roster of iconic names who would become synonymous with the brand&rsquo;s rise, including <a href="https://lofficielusa.com/tags/naomicampbell">Naomi Campbell</a>.
At the Plaza Hotel in <a href="https://lofficielusa.com/tags/nyc">New York City</a>, the supermodel strutted down the makeshift runway in 1997, wearing more than one scantily clad ensemble. Yet, it was her backstage look that remains a perfect example of the model-off-duty aesthetic nearly 30 years later. Campbell wore a slinky plum slip dress with a low-cut neckline that elegantly hugged her frame, epitomizing the understated sex appeal of the era. A black choker&mdash;a staple accessory of the late <a href="https://lofficielusa.com/tags/90s">'90s</a>&mdash;hugged her neck, adding a dash of edge to the ensemble. Draped over one arm was a crocodile <a href="https://lofficielusa.com/tags/hermes">Herm&egrave;s</a> Kelly bag, while an auburn fur-trimmed coat enveloped her shoulders, bringing warmth and drama to the look.

The term "model-off-duty" is ubiquitous in today&rsquo;s fashion lexicon, but its true form originated in the late <a href="https://lofficielusa.com/tags/80s">'80s</a> and early '90s. Before it became a hashtag and a street-style obsession, it was simply how models like Campbell dressed when the spotlight wasn&rsquo;t on them&mdash;cool, relaxed, and impossibly chic. This brand of effortless style, characterized by slip dresses, minimal accessories, and a touch of grunge, set the template for today&rsquo;s trendsetters. Modern-day faces like <a href="https://lofficielusa.com/tags/kendall-jenner">Kendall Jenner</a> and <a href="https://lofficielusa.com/tags/bellahadid">Bella Hadid</a> often channel thier own version of this aesthetic, proving that while fashion is ever-evolving, some looks remain eternally enviable.
At a time when today's model-off-duty outfits are meticulously curated on Pinterest boards and TikTok, Campbell&rsquo;s ensemble is a reminder of fashion&rsquo;s power when it feels natural. To emulate her look, go for a brown satin slip dress (like this one by <a href="https://www.fwrd.com/product-christopher-esber-monument-cami-dress-in-mahogany/CHRF-WD237/?d=Womens&amp;itrownum=29&amp;itcurrpage=1&amp;itview=05">Christopher Esber</a>) with a <a href="https://www.nordstrom.com/s/faux-fur-wool-blend-coat/8003439?">fur-trimmed coat</a> to drape over it. Accessorize with a <a href="https://www.revolve.com/raye-riley-sandal-in-chocolate-brown/dp/RAYE-WZ2801/?d=Womens&amp;page=1&amp;lc=49&amp;plpSrc=%2Fr%2FBrands.jsp%3Furl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.revolve.com%2Fr%2FBrandsContent.jsp%3FaliasURL%3Dshoes-heels%252Fbr%252F51fd9f%26sc%3DHeels%26s%3Dc%26c%3DShoes%26navsrc%3DsubShoes%26color%3Dblack%26color%3Dbrown%26filters%3Dcolor%26lazyLoadedPlp%3Dtrue%26sortBy%3Dfeatured%26productsPerRow%3D4%26preLoadCategory%3D%26preLoadDesigner%3D%26lazyLang%3Den%26lazyCountryCode%3DUS%26lazyCurrency%3DUSD%26_%3D1740021140961&amp;itrownum=9&amp;itcurrpage=1&amp;itview=05">strappy sandal heel</a> and a black satchel bag (like <a href="https://vielorie.com/products/veronika">Vie Lorie's Veronika</a>).
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