01of 17Pretty in PinkDaniel SIMON/Gamma-Rapho via Getty ImagesTyra Banks burst onto the scene in 1991 when she first walked in Paris Fashion Week. Here, she struts her stuff at the Yves Saint Laurent show in October of that year.
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Pretty in Pink
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Tyra Banks burst onto the scene in 1991 when she first walked in Paris Fashion Week. Here, she struts her stuff at the Yves Saint Laurent show in October of that year.
02of 17Give a TwirlRose Hartman/WireImageThat’s the twirl of a model who walked a record 25 shows in her first fashion week!
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Give a Twirl
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That’s the twirl of a model who walked a record 25 shows in her first fashion week!
03of 17C’est ChicVictor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty ImagesIn 1992, she rocked this elegant black look in Yves Saint Laurent’s ready-to-wear fall/winter show.
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C’est Chic
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In 1992, she rocked this elegant black look in Yves Saint Laurent’s ready-to-wear fall/winter show.
04of 17Hats Off (or On)Daniel SIMON/Gamma-Rapho via Getty ImagesBanks was a vision in white when she donned this white lace number (and a pearl hat) in January 1992.
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Hats Off (or On)
Banks was a vision in white when she donned this white lace number (and a pearl hat) in January 1992.
05of 17Classic EleganceChris Grieve/Mirrorpix/Getty ImagesThat same year, she graced the cover ofVogue Spain.
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Classic Elegance
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That same year, she graced the cover ofVogue Spain.
06of 17Strut Your StuffVictor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty ImagesShe also looked gorgeous in this Yves Saint Laurent ensemble.
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Strut Your Stuff
She also looked gorgeous in this Yves Saint Laurent ensemble.
07of 17Green with EnvyDaniel SIMON/Gamma-Rapho via Getty ImagesShe continued to dominate the runway, rocking a green sequined animal-print gown during Paris Fashion Week in 1993.
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Green with Envy
She continued to dominate the runway, rocking a green sequined animal-print gown during Paris Fashion Week in 1993.
08of 17May the Force Be with YouARNAL/GARCIA/Gamma-Rapho via Getty ImagesThe supermodel — who donned this Princess Leia-esque look while walking in the Chantal Thomass show in 1993 — became the face of CoverGirl that same year.
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May the Force Be with You
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The supermodel — who donned this Princess Leia-esque look while walking in the Chantal Thomass show in 1993 — became the face of CoverGirl that same year.
09of 17Close KnitARNAL/GARCIA/Gamma-Rapho via Getty ImagesShe channeled the ’60s in the Lolita Lempicka show in 1993.
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Close Knit
She channeled the ’60s in the Lolita Lempicka show in 1993.
10of 17Lend Me Your EarringDaniel SIMON/Gamma-Rapho via Getty ImagesIn 1994, she proved that no giant accessory could compete with her smize.
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Lend Me Your Earring
In 1994, she proved that no giant accessory could compete with her smize.
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Leather Look
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12of 17It’s No SecretRose Hartman/WireImageAfter becoming the first Black woman to grace the cover of theSport IllustratedSwimsuit Issue in 1996, Banks became the first Black woman to be featured in the Victoria’s Secret catalog. She also walked in the 1997 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show (right).
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It’s No Secret
After becoming the first Black woman to grace the cover of theSport IllustratedSwimsuit Issue in 1996, Banks became the first Black woman to be featured in the Victoria’s Secret catalog. She also walked in the 1997 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show (right).
13of 17She’s an AngelRon Galella Collection via Getty ImagesConsequently, Banks was also one of the original Victoria’s Secret Angels, sporting this winged look in 1998.
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She’s an Angel
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Consequently, Banks was also one of the original Victoria’s Secret Angels, sporting this winged look in 1998.
14of 17Heavy MetalEvan Agostini/Liaison/GettyShe worked this metallic caped look at the 1999 show, looking like a superhero while being a supermodel.
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Heavy Metal
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She worked this metallic caped look at the 1999 show, looking like a superhero while being a supermodel.
15of 17Ruffle Some FeathersAnthony Harvey - PA Images/PA Images via Getty ImagesThis jaw-dropping number was hers in 2000.
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Ruffle Some Feathers
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This jaw-dropping number was hers in 2000.
16of 17Strike a PoseFrank Micelotta/ImageDirect/GettyBanks is the Queen of the Dramatic pose — like this one she struck at the 2002 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
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Strike a Pose
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Banks is the Queen of the Dramatic pose — like this one she struck at the 2002 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
17of 17Own the RunwayVLASIC SLAVEN/Gamma-Rapho via Getty ImagesAfter creating (and hosting)America’s Next Top Modelin 2003, Banks returned to the Victoria’s Secret runway in 2005, ending her runway career on a high note.
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Own the Runway
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After creating (and hosting)America’s Next Top Modelin 2003, Banks returned to the Victoria’s Secret runway in 2005, ending her runway career on a high note.
source: people.com
