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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 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

Prominent features included flared denim (like JNCOs), butterfly clips, and early-autumn layering. The issue also featured high-profile content on Lauryn

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 Other cultural touchstones mentioned in issues around this

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

The magazine frequently balanced traditional beauty advice with emerging "alternative" styles popular in the late 90s. Social Themes