One of the models in the elite pack was Tatjana Patitz.

She quickly climbed the fashion ladder and established a lasting reputation as one of the faces of ’90s fashion.

Instead, the mother one of one combined modeling with becoming an advocate for protecting the environment and animals.

Tatjana Patitz posing

In fact,Vogue UKcalled her “the most mysterious of the original supers.”

It didn’t define me."

Patitz resides in California today, living with her son Jonah Patitz and her many animals.

Tatjana Patitz posing

I worked for each one and they belong to me.

Growing older is beautiful.

You become wiser and more mature.

For me, giving away or changing that gift is not an option."