Dolly Supermodel: Part 1 Of 5 Top

By: The Nostalgia Runway Team

While the magazine painted a picture of glamour, the reality for these teens was grueling. Rejection at castings. Pressure to stay thin. The sudden loss of a normal childhood. dolly supermodel part 1 of 5 top

Do you have a vintage Dolly Supermodel snap from the 90s? Share it in the comments below. Who was your favorite winner? Let us know if you remember the 1995 finalist who broke her ankle the day before the runway! By: The Nostalgia Runway Team While the magazine

Author’s Note: This article is part of a 5-part series celebrating Australian fashion history. All images referenced are property of Pacific Magazines (now Are Media) and the respective models. The sudden loss of a normal childhood

The winner would receive a contract worth thousands of dollars, a trip overseas, and most importantly—a cover shoot on Dolly magazine.

If you were a teenage girl growing up in Australia during the 1990s or early 2000s, three words were more powerful than any spell from a Harry Potter book: .

For a teenager in the 90s, that cover was the Everest of cool. If we look at the "Part 1" history of the competition—the golden era—the "top" winners didn't just have pretty faces. They had a specific vibe . They were the girl-next-door with an edge. They were approachable but aspirational. They had to look good in a crop top and butterfly clips, but also convincing enough to sell a serious lipstick for a Maybelline ad.