Seventeen 292 - October 1998

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

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

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