Kristen McMenamy Is Still Fashion’s Most Fearless Muse

Kristen McMenamy has never played by fashion’s rules—and that’s exactly why she’s rewritten them. She wasn’t scouted or discovered, famously willing her way into fashion while boldly approaching modeling agencies herself until one finally said yes. As a quintessential ’90s supermodel celebrated back then for her androgynous look, McMenamy’s formidable presence and iconic imagery cemented her legendary status in fashion. Whether shot by Richard Avedon in Atelier Versace or walking for Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel, McMenamy’s presence has shaped the visual codes of high fashion for over three decades. She also doesn’t shy away from a controversial image, whether drowning in oil for a viral Vogue Italia Meisel shoot or stripping down for fashion’s visual provocateur Juergen Teller. Through it all, she has approached life with authentic candor, humor, and a few candid truths along the way (including a cheeky aside about still not getting that Met Ball invite.) “I’ve got to just go out there and even if I make a mistake, I have to own it.” In the latest video lensed by Kloss Films and shot in the intimate setting of her London home, the Models.com legend offers a peek into her personal wardrobe, walking us through her favorite pieces and the storied legacy they represent.