Legendary 1970s supermodels and their cultural impact

The 1970s marked a transformative era for the fashion industry, giving rise to the concept of the supermodel. While the origins of the term remain a subject of debate, model Janice Dickinson claims to have coined the word ‘supermodel’ during a conversation with her agent in 1982.

Legendary figures from that decade, including Jerry Hall, Grace Jones, and Beverly Johnson, continue to influence culture. Notably, in August 1974, Beverly Johnson broke racial barriers by becoming the first Black woman to appear on the cover of Vogue.