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: 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. The issue also featured high-profile content on Lauryn
The magazine frequently balanced traditional beauty advice with emerging "alternative" styles popular in the late 90s. Social Themes Social Themes Prominent features included flared denim (like
Prominent features included flared denim (like JNCOs), butterfly clips, and early-autumn layering.
The cover story focused on Russell's transition to stardom and her iconic curly hair, which became a defining aesthetic of the era.
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