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This British model became the face of heroin chic in the 1990s.
Who is Kate Moss?
This subculture helped inspire the moodiness and darkness of the Heroin Chic aesthetic.
What is grunge?
This U.S. President condemned Heroin Chic in a public statement, saying it glamorized addiction.
Who is Bill Clinton?
This designer brand worked with Kate Moss on campaigns that became infamous for defining Heroin Chic.
What is Calvin Klein?
The Heroin Chic look favored this kind of fashion over polished or high-glam styles.
What is grunge or minimalist?
This movement in the 2000s emerged in response, promoting healthier and more inclusive body images.
What is the body positivity movement?
This young photographer, whose tragic death raised questions about the fashion industry, was linked to the Heroin Chic scene.
Who is Davide Sorrenti?
This drug-related physical trait was sometimes mimicked with makeup under the eyes.
What are dark circles?
Some blamed the rise of Heroin Chic for increasing public exposure to this unhealthy lifestyle among teens.
What is drug use or disordered eating?
She broke away from the Heroin Chic style and became the face of the "healthy model" look in the 2000s.
Who is Gisele Bündchen?
White complexion considered desirable
What is Pale Skin?
Critics accused the trend of romanticizing this illegal and dangerous drug.
What is heroin?