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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

The October 1998 edition showcased the peak of "Y2K-prep" and "grunge-lite" fashion: Seventeen 292 October 1998

During this period, Seventeen was navigating a transition from its mid-century roots as a guide for "model citizens" to a more consumer-driven, pop-culture-heavy publication. Other cultural touchstones mentioned in issues around this

The cover story focused on Russell's transition to stardom and her iconic curly hair, which became a defining aesthetic of the era. Seventeen 292 October 1998