Milla Jovovich Photoshoot for Details Magazine 1999

Before the Y2K revival was a thing (and honestly, before the world was ready for it), Milla Jovovich was already living in the future—as seen in this archival photoshoot for Details Magazine in 1999.

There’s a reason Milla Jovovich was a 90s icon, and these photos by Norman Jean Roy capture exactly why. They’re a perfect time capsule of the era’s rebellious glamour, blending grit with high fashion, and are a fascinating look back at the origins of modern celebrity style. This is not the clean, polished aesthetic of today’s red carpet; this is fashion with an attitude.

The first shot, against a warm, orange backdrop, is a study in contrasts. Milla wears a cropped black jacket, possibly leather, with a simple, collarless design that feels both severe and sleek. She holds the edges of the jacket open, revealing her midriff, which gives the look an edgy, undone feel. The true standout, however, is the skirt—a sheer, lace-like fabric with intricately embroidered turquoise and brown flowers. The combination of the tough jacket and the delicate, almost fragile skirt is a masterful play on texture and silhouette, a signature of the late 90s’ “beautiful decay” aesthetic.