Just think how many ’90s nostalgia trends are being reblogged on Tumblr at this very moment because of Courtney Love. It’s no wonder Nasty Gal tapped Hole’s lead singer for a collaboration earlier this year, and Hedi Slimane put tiaras on his punk models for Saint Laurent in her honor.
Known to wear slips as dresses, Love has a way of making romantic pieces look edgy: She’ll pair ruffles with effortless bedhead, or go barefoot onstage in a lace dress. Perhaps her style secret is as simple as knowing when to add a red lip or accessorize with a cigarette.
October 26, 2016Where: At theamfAR’s ‘Inspiration Gala’ at Milk Studios. What: Dress by Tamara Mellon.
Photo: Allen Berezovsky/Getty ...October 26, 2016Where: At theamfAR’s ‘Inspiration Gala’ at Milk Studios. What: Dress by Tamara Mellon.
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June 8, 2016Where: With Sophia Amoruso at Forbes magazine's celebration of Amoruso for its "Self-Made Women" issue in Los Angeles... June 8, 2016Where: With Sophia Amoruso at Forbes magazine's celebration of Amoruso for its "Self-Made Women" issue in Los Angeles.
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March 10, 2016Where: At the premiere of HBO's Everything Is Copy in Hollywood.
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February 28, 2016Where: Attending the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar party in Beverly Hills.
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February 14, 2016Where: Arriving at the 2016 Pre-Grammy Gala and Salute to Industry Icons honoring Irving Azoff in Beverly Hills.
Photo: Micha...February 14, 2016Where: Arriving at the 2016 Pre-Grammy Gala and Salute to Industry Icons honoring Irving Azoff in Beverly Hills.
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February 10, 2016Where: At the Saint Laurent show in Los Angeles.
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February 9, 2016Where: Performing onstage at the Best Fest Presents Fleetwood Mac Fest in Los Angeles.
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January 13, 2016Where: Attending Love, Courtney by Nasty Gal launch party in Los Angeles.
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October 26, 2015Where: Leaving Craig's Restaurant in Los Angeles.
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September 23, 2015Where: Performing during the Philipp Plein fashion show in Milan.
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September 16, 2015Where: Crossing a street in New York City.
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August 28, 2015Where: Attending the Billboard & Jimmy Choo Music's Men of Style in Los Angeles.
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June 26, 2015Where: Attending the Givenchy menswear spring/summer 2016 show in Paris.
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April 21, 2015Where: With Frances Bean Cobain at the premiere of HBO Documentary Films Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck in Hollywood.
Photo: Jason...April 21, 2015Where: With Frances Bean Cobain at the premiere of HBO Documentary Films Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck in Hollywood.
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February 7, 2015Where: With director Brett Morgen and Michael Stipe at the premiere of Cobain: Montage of Heck in Berlin, Germany.
Photo: Luca...February 7, 2015Where: With director Brett Morgen and Michael Stipe at the premiere of Cobain: Montage of Heck in Berlin, Germany.
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December 1, 2014Where: At Cafe Royal Hotel in London.
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December 1, 2014Where: Attending a drinks reception at the British Fashion Awards in London.
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October 25, 2014Where: With Amy Purdy and Flo Rida at the Blacks' Annual Gala at Fontainebleau in Miami Beach.
Photo: Johnny Louis/2...October 25, 2014Where: With Amy Purdy and Flo Rida at the Blacks' Annual Gala at Fontainebleau in Miami Beach.
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October 21, 2014Where: Attending W Hotels "TURN IT UP FOR CHANGE" Ball at W Union Square in New York City.
Photo: Chance Yeh/2014 Ch...October 21, 2014Where: Attending W Hotels "TURN IT UP FOR CHANGE" Ball at W Union Square in New York City.
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September 6, 2014Where: Arriving at FX's Sons of Anarchy Premiere in Hollywood.
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July 30, 2014Where: Smoking on the street in New York City.
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June 23, 2014Where: Attending the Public Theater's 2014 gala celebrating "One Thrilling Combination" in New York City.
Photo: Mike C...June 23, 2014Where: Attending the Public Theater's 2014 gala celebrating "One Thrilling Combination" in New York City.
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May 31, 2014Where: Attending the AIDS Solidarity Gala 2014 in Vienna, Austria.
Photo: Thomas Niedermueller/Life Ball 2014/2014 Thomas Niedermu...May 31, 2014Where: Attending the AIDS Solidarity Gala 2014 in Vienna, Austria.
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May 12, 2014Where: Arriving at the Chiltern Firehouse in Marylebone, London.
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May 11, 2014Where: Performing live onstage at Shepherd's Bush Empire in London.
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April 3, 2014Where: Attending the Diesel fall/winter 2014 collection presentation show in Venice, Italy.
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January 27, 2014Where: At NATPE 2014 at the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach, Florida.
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December 31, 2013Where: Performing with Camp Freddy at the Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood.
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December 21, 2013Where: Performing during the Camp Freddy holiday residency in West Hollywood.
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December 19, 2013Where: Performing during the Camp Freddy holiday residency in West Hollywood.
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November 23, 2013Where: Attending the 2013 (RED) Auction Celebrating Masterworks of Design and Innovation in New York City.
Photo: Robin March...November 23, 2013Where: Attending the 2013 (RED) Auction Celebrating Masterworks of Design and Innovation in New York City.
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August 22, 2013Where: Performing at Vinyl inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
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January 20, 2013Where: Attending day three of Samsung Galaxy Lounge at Village at the Lift 2013 in Park City, Utah.
Photo: Michael Loccisano/2...January 20, 2013Where: Attending day three of Samsung Galaxy Lounge at Village at the Lift 2013 in Park City, Utah.
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January 19, 2013Where: Attending Oakley Learn to Ride in collaboration with New Era in Park City, Utah.
Photo: Michael Stewart/2013 Michael St...January 19, 2013Where: Attending Oakley Learn to Ride in collaboration with New Era in Park City, Utah.
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December 9, 2012Where: Attending the Cinema Society with Chrysler and Bally at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Photo: Charles Eshel...December 9, 2012Where: Attending the Cinema Society with Chrysler and Bally at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
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July 23, 2012Where: Attending the after-party for the Cinema Society's screening of Killer Joe in New York City.
Photo: Larry Busacca/2012 Get...July 23, 2012Where: Attending the after-party for the Cinema Society's screening of Killer Joe in New York City.
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May 19, 2012Where: Attending the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's "An Evening With Women" in Beverly Hills.
Photo: Jason LaVeris/2012...May 19, 2012Where: Attending the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's "An Evening With Women" in Beverly Hills.
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May 4, 2012Where: At the 2012 Creative Time benefit in New York City.
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September 14, 2011Where: Around Lincoln Center during spring 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City.
Photo: John Parra/2011 John Par...September 14, 2011Where: Around Lincoln Center during spring 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City.
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September 10, 2011Where: Arriving at Barneys New York Celebrates Carine Roitfelt in New York City.
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September 10, 2011Where: With Terry Richardson leaving the Alexander Wang spring 2012 fashion show in New York City.
Photo: Gary Gershoff/2011...September 10, 2011Where: With Terry Richardson leaving the Alexander Wang spring 2012 fashion show in New York City.
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August 24, 2011Where: Attending the BookTrack iPad app launch at Yotel Hotel in New York City.
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July 28, 2011Where: With Lord March at Ladies Day at Glorious Goodwood in Chichester, England.
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July 11, 2011Where: Attending the premiere of Tabloid at the IFC Center in New York City.
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June 2, 2011Where: Attending the "Hogan and Big Bambu" cocktail party during the 54th International Art Biennale in Venice, Italy.
P...June 2, 2011Where: Attending the "Hogan and Big Bambu" cocktail party during the 54th International Art Biennale in Venice, Italy.
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May 19, 2011Where: Attending amfAR's Cinema Against AIDS gala in Antibes, France.
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May 19, 2011Where: With Riccardo Tisci at amfAR's Cinema Against AIDS gala after-party in Antibes, France.
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May 5, 2011Where: Attending the 2011 Creative Time spring gala benefit in New York City.
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April 12, 2011Where: Attending the Scream 4 New York screening after-party hosted by 50 Cent and Harvey Weinstein in New York City.
Photo: Lar...April 12, 2011Where: Attending the Scream 4 New York screening after-party hosted by 50 Cent and Harvey Weinstein in New York City.
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March 28, 2011Where: Arriving at the MoMA in New York City.
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February 24, 2011Where: On the street in New York City.
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February 14, 2011Where: Posing in the press room during the Elle Style Awards 2011 in London.
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November 5, 2010Where: Attending the Artists for Peace and Justice's "Let's Build a School for Haiti" fundraising dinner in New York C... November 5, 2010Where: Attending the Artists for Peace and Justice's "Let's Build a School for Haiti" fundraising dinner in New York City.
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October 27, 2010Where: Attending the amfAR Inspiration Gala at Chateau Marmont in L.A.
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September 21, 2010Where: With Andrew Saffir at the New Yorkers for Children fall gala at Cipriani in New York City.
Photo: Joe Kohen/2010 Joe ...September 21, 2010Where: With Andrew Saffir at the New Yorkers for Children fall gala at Cipriani in New York City.
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September 20, 2010Where: At the premiere of Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City.
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June 1, 2010Where: Attending the closing of Marina Abramovic's The Artist Is Present hosted by Givenchy at the MoMA in New York City.
Photo: C...June 1, 2010Where: Attending the closing of Marina Abramovic's The Artist Is Present hosted by Givenchy at the MoMA in New York City.
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March 20, 2010Where: Performing with Hole at Perez Hilton's One Night in Texas during SXSW in Austin.
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February 28, 2010Where: Attending the Roberto Cavalli Milan Fashion Week autumn/winter 2010 show in Milan.
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February 26, 2010Where: Attending the Vogue.it Milan Fashion Week womenswear autumn/winter 2010 show in Milan, Italy.
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February 24, 2010Where: Arriving at the Shockwaves NME Awards in London.
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February 23, 2010Where: Attending the Alice in Wonderland–themed launch of "Alice by Temperly" during London Fashion Week.
Photo: Jo...February 23, 2010Where: Attending the Alice in Wonderland–themed launch of "Alice by Temperly" during London Fashion Week.
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February 22, 2010Where: Posing in the front row at the Pringle of Scotland show in London.
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February 16, 2010Where: Attending the Brit Awards in London.
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February 16, 2010Where: Attending the Brit Awards after-party held by Universal in London.
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February 9, 2009Where: At the Elle Style Awards in London.
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January 17, 2008Where: Attending the Hysteric Glamour Party in West Hollywood.
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February 24, 2007Where: At Paris Hilton's 26th-birthday dinner in Beverly Hills.
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February 8, 2007Where: Arriving at Gianni and Donatella Versace Receive the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style Award in Beverly Hills.
Photo: Jon Kopal...February 8, 2007Where: Arriving at Gianni and Donatella Versace Receive the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style Award in Beverly Hills.
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December 17, 2006Where: During a reception at the Banqueting House in London.
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July 14, 2006Where: During Prada Celebrates the L.A. opening of "Waist Down - Skirts by Miuccia Prada" in Hollywood.
Photo: SGranitz...July 14, 2006Where: During Prada Celebrates the L.A. opening of "Waist Down - Skirts by Miuccia Prada" in Hollywood.
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June 25, 2006Where: During the 3rd Annual Work Hard Play Harder Lounge at the W Hotel in L.A.
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March 2, 2006Where: Outside an autumn/winter 2006 ready-to-wear show during Fashion Week in Paris.
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February 7, 2006Where: During the 2006 Cliva Davis Pre-Grammy Awards party in Beverly Hills.
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June 30, 2005Where: During the ROK bar Hollywood launch party in L.A.
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November 13, 2004Where: During Step Up Women's Network fourth annual Fashion Forward luncheon in Beverly Hills.
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September 16, 2004Where: At the 2004 World Music Awards after-party in Las Vegas.
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March 29, 2004Where: During Virgin Records Presents "Damita Jo": A Celebration with Janet Jackson in Honor of her New Album in New Yor... March 29, 2004Where: During Virgin Records Presents "Damita Jo": A Celebration with Janet Jackson in Honor of her New Album in New York City.
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March 18, 2004Where: Performing at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City.
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February 8, 2004Where: During the EMI 2004 Grammy party in L.A.
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February 6, 2003Where: At the Old Vic Theatre fundraising-gala party in London.
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September 19, 2002Where: During Fashion Week after-party at Lotus in New York City.
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February 14, 2002Where: At the first annual Entertainment Industry Foundation "Love Rocks" concert in Hollywood.
Photo: Michael Caul...February 14, 2002Where: At the first annual Entertainment Industry Foundation "Love Rocks" concert in Hollywood.
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December 10, 2001Where: At the Vanilla Sky L.A. premiere in Hollywood.
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August 3, 2001Where: At the L.A. premiere of An American Rhapsody.
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March 29, 2001Where: During the L.A. premiere of Blow.
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March 1, 2001Where: During the 21st annual St. Jude Hollywood Gala in Beverly Hills.
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October 27, 2000Where: During the Jeremy Scott fashion show in West Hollywood.
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October 22, 2000Where: At the Charlie's Angels L.A. premiere.
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October 16, 2000Where: At the premiere of Requiem for a Dream in Hollywood.
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March 26, 2000Where: Posing at the 72nd aAnnual Academy Awards Vanity Fair party in L.A.
Photo: Jeff Kravitz/This content is subject to copyri...March 26, 2000Where: Posing at the 72nd aAnnual Academy Awards Vanity Fair party in L.A.
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February 23, 2000Where: During the 42nd annual Grammy Awards Sony party in L.A.
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January 23, 2000Where: Arriving at the 57th annual Golden Globe Awards in L.A.
Photo: Kevin.Mazur/INACTIVE/This content is subject to copyrigh...January 23, 2000Where: Arriving at the 57th annual Golden Globe Awards in L.A.
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December 20, 1999Where: At the Hollywood Premiere of Man on the Moon.
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June 5, 1999Where: During the 1999 MTV Movie Awards in Santa Monica, California.
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May 25, 1999Where: Arriving at the fifth annual Blockbuster Entertainment Awards in L.A.
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March 3, 1999Where: During Marilyn Manson and Hole in Concert in Seattle.
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February 10, 1999Where: During the 200 Cigarettes L.A. premiere.
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December 7, 1998Where: With Melissa Auf Der Maur during the 1998 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas.Photo: Kevin.Mazur/INACTIVE/This c...December 7, 1998Where: With Melissa Auf Der Maur during the 1998 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas.Photo: Kevin.Mazur/INACTIVE/This content is subject to copyright.
September 7, 1998Where: At the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards in L.A.
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September 7, 1998Where: During the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles.
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September 3, 1997Where: At the Los Angeles International Airport.
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March 24, 1997Where: Arriving at the 69th annual Academy Awards in L.A.
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January 9, 1997Where: Arriving at David Bowie's 50th-birthday celebration concert in New York.
Photo: KMazur/This content is subject to copyri...January 9, 1997Where: Arriving at David Bowie's 50th-birthday celebration concert in New York.
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September 7, 1995Where: With Drew Barrymore and Eric Erlandson at the 12th annual MTV Video Music Awards in New York City.
Photo: Ron Galella,...September 7, 1995Where: With Drew Barrymore and Eric Erlandson at the 12th annual MTV Video Music Awards in New York City.
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September 9, 1995Where: During the 1995 MTV Video Music Awards Show at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
Photo: Jeff Kravitz/This conten...September 9, 1995Where: During the 1995 MTV Video Music Awards Show at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
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September 2, 1993Where: With Frances Bean Cobain and Kurt Cobain at the 1993 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles.
Photo: Jeff Kravitz/This c...September 2, 1993Where: With Frances Bean Cobain and Kurt Cobain at the 1993 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles.
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Circa 1995Where: At the MTV Video Music Awards.
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