Supermodel Niki Taylor, a defining face of the 1990s fashion scene, has re-emerged in a breathtaking new campaign, proving her enduring appeal at the age of 50. The stunning images for de Boulle Diamond & Jewelry showcase the iconic blonde's radiant smile, a feature that launched her to global fame as a teenager.
From Teen Prodigy to Fashion Icon
Niki Taylor's extraordinary career began when she was just 14, landing her first magazine cover for Seventeen. Her meteoric rise continued when, at the age of 15 in 1990, she secured a cover of American Vogue, becoming the second youngest person ever to do so. Throughout the decade, she became a fixture on the covers of prestigious titles including Cosmopolitan, Allure, Elle, and Marie Claire.
Her portfolio expanded to include major advertising campaigns for powerhouse brands like L'Oreal, Gap, Versace, and Jean Paul Gaultier. She walked in countless fashion shows and counted legends such as Cindy Crawford and Kate Moss among her peers. In 1992, she was featured on a historic group Vogue cover alongside fellow supermodels like Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell, and Claudia Schiffer.
A Timeless Perspective on Age and Beauty
Now, three decades after her first breakthrough, Taylor is championing a more inclusive view of beauty within the fashion industry. She has spoken candidly about the historical stigma around aging in modelling, noting it was once "unheard of to see a fashion model in her 30s."
"It’s just a number, really! We’re all getting older, we’re all changing," she told the Daily Mail. For Taylor, age is more about mindset and health than appearance. "As long as you feel good and healthy, you can pretty much take on anything," she explained. She prefers the term 'timeless' over 'ageless', a philosophy elegantly reflected in her latest diamond-studded campaign.
She has also adapted to modern times, recently shooting a CoverGirl campaign from her Nashville home with help from her husband of 14 years, Burney Lamar. "I transformed my house into a set!" she shared.
Triumph Over Personal Tragedy
Behind the glamour, Taylor's life has been marked by profound personal loss and trauma. In 1995, her younger sister and fellow model Krissy died suddenly from heart disease at age 17. Then, in 2001, Taylor herself was involved in a near-fatal car accident in Atlanta, Georgia.
These experiences have shaped her philanthropic focus. She now works closely with the American Red Cross and the American Heart Association, causes she describes as deeply personal. Today, she balances her modelling work with family life in Nashville, raising her four children.
Niki Taylor's journey from teen sensation to timeless icon mirrors a broader, positive shift in fashion, celebrating beauty, resilience, and success at every stage of life.
