Before They Were Fashionistas

In 2001, Nicole Richie was known more for being Paris Hilton's BFF than a fashion-forward socialite, and photos like this one prove just how far she's come. It looks as though Nicole and Paris had gotten so close that dressing in identical head-to-toe denim for a night on the town seemed like a good idea.

In 2001, Nicole Richie was known more for being Paris Hilton's BFF than a fashion-forward socialite, and photos like this one prove just how far she's come. It looks as though Nicole and Paris had gotten so close that dressing in identical head-to-toe denim for a night on the town seemed like a good idea.