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Some of the
most renowned fashion icons never really knew or expected they would
be considered icons at some point in history. It is impossible to
imagine fashion without its Hollywood influence; and vice versa.
There are some mystic characters whose style went a little further
away then the big screen, straight to the sales rack in every kind of store.
The most
recent example can be the leathered jacket style worn by Harrison
Ford in Indiana Jones; seen and admired for two decades but today
with the new movie, it was reborn. Another leather
jacket is James Dean's in Rebel without a cause; this 1954 icon
was a favorite amongst the younger crowd. For the more classic men,
Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca was the perfect model to follow.
Aviator
glasses like Tom Cruise's on Top Gun were a sensation in the 80's and
it has been brought back to these days. Black glasses and long black
coats remind today's generation of Neo on the Matrix movies.
Colors also
play a big role in identifying fashion icon followers; especially the
sexiest women in film. Black for example, makes you think of Audrey
Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's as well as white on the other hand,
which covered the most desirable body in Hollywood, Marilyn Monroe
and her famous scene in The Seven Year Itch, the most recreated scene
in Hollywood history. Pastels are reminded of the elegance that
Jackie-O transported everywhere she went with her regal and classic style.
Twiggy and
Edie Sedgwick were the Mod type girls from the hippie 60's, inspiring
originality and creativity everywhere they were seen, even with their
hairstyles. Sienna Miller and Kirsten Dunst could be a good
representation of their style in the new millennium. Another icon
remembered for her hair was Farah Fawcett with the famous "Farrah-do".
In the 80's,
no other than teen-queen Molly Ringwald and her 1985 must have boots
in The Breakfast Club or her signature fedoras in Sixteen Candles
made her a fashion icon with her eccentric but stylish look that is
still favorable today.
Today, Sarah
Jessica Parker and Gwen Stefani are favorites with their unique
styles that inspire confidence and ownership of their styles and
personalities. With Sex and the City, Parker has embarked on the
adventure of inspiring women everywhere to wear headpieces, wear designer
dresses over other pieces of clothing, wear clothes that clash
and always love your shoes. Stefani on the other hand, owns her punk
chic personality with her unique confident style that even brought
her to create her own fashion line.
Some icons are
born on the red carpet, who can forget Julia Roberts' vintage Valentino
dress while picking up her Oscar for Erin Brokovich, Sharon
Stone's pairing a Gap T-shirt with a Valentino
skirt or even Bjork's infamous but memorable swan dress.
You can also
be a memorable fashion icon among your own social group by daring to wear
unique styles that reflect your personality with just a glance. |
