Seventeen 292 October 1998 -

Prominent features included flared denim (like JNCOs), butterfly clips, and early-autumn layering.

Other cultural touchstones mentioned in issues around this time included Sarah Michelle Gellar and emerging stars like Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis. Fashion & Aesthetic Trends Seventeen 292 October 1998

The magazine frequently balanced traditional beauty advice with emerging "alternative" styles popular in the late 90s. Social Themes Social Themes The cover story focused on Russell's

The cover story focused on Russell's transition to stardom and her iconic curly hair, which became a defining aesthetic of the era. Cover Star & Pop Culture The issue also

The October 1998 issue of Seventeen magazine is a quintessential time capsule of late-90s teen culture, most notable for featuring on the cover. At the time, Russell was the breakout star of the new hit TV series Felicity , which had premiered just weeks earlier. Cover Star & Pop Culture

The issue also featured high-profile content on Lauryn Hill, who was dominating the charts following the August release of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill .

The October 1998 edition showcased the peak of "Y2K-prep" and "grunge-lite" fashion: