Inside 'The Nanny': Archival photos take fans through style of the beloved '90s sitcom

Are you ready to strut down memory lane with a sassy twist?

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of The Nanny, which premiered its pilot episode on Nov. 3, 1993, we sat down with the show's groundbreaking costume designers — Brenda Cooper, Shawn-Holly Cookson and Terry Gordon — who share never-before-released images from their personal archives.

Fran Fine, brought to life by the hilarious Fran Drescher, charmed her way into the Sheffield household and our hearts with style, flair and a bit of pizazz. Three decades later, the skirts may have settled, but the legacy of The Nanny's fashion remains as unforgettable as her voice and that laugh.

"I'm not a follower of trends and never have been," says Cooper, who was handpicked by Drescher herself to curate the look that's come to define '90s fashion. "I wanted to make a difference and give wardrobe it's due."

Take a peek at some of the most epic behind-the-scenes shennanigans as shared by Cooper, Cookson and Gordon. (Click here to read our in-depth interview with Cooper, Cookson and Gordon for more details.)

"There wasn't a big budget at all [at the beginning] because the show wasn't proven to be a success yet," she says. "So what I did was create silhouettes: the black turtleneck, the black miniskirt, the black opaque tights and the black suede — not leather! — suede high heels to create a column.

"Then I would put different jackets, different vests so I could change it out each week using that basic silhouette, and make it look different every time," she continues. "So it kind of evolved."

"It's definitely without a doubt the best and most fun job," Cooper adds. "Fran, in a way, was my Barbie doll. I got to play dress up with her every week."

And let's not forget Yetta Rosenberg, Fran's sassy grandmother played by Ann Morgan Guilbert. "Yetta is a f***ing force of fashion," Cookson says. "No one should discount the Yetta fashion!"