If the fashion designer is the maker of fashion, then the fashion icon is the best interpreter of fashion. The so called fashion icons usually have extraordinary fashion taste and irreplaceable fashion status. Their classic styles are stilled imitated by many people. In this article, I would list the famous fashion icons from 1920s to 1950s.
1920s, CoCo Chanel
Classic style: suit + pearl accessories + pointed shoes
In 1920s, the women received the baptism of feminist though. They eagerly wished to break the shackles of corsets, overthrow the old traditions and pursue freedom. And Coco Chanel released women from bondage with revolutionary knit leisure suits and all kinds of men’s design elements. What’s more, she added some pearl accessories to add a bit of elegance and feminine charm to women. Her designs received a warm welcome.
1930s, Katharine Hepburn
Classic style: wide leg pants + suit + high-heeled sandals
Katharine Hepburn was the first Hollywood female star who wore men’s clothes. She was also the first Oscar winner who appeared on the Oscar red carpet with trousers. Many film fans thought that she looked really charming in trousers and imitated her style. Her unique neutral style had cross-feminist era significance.
1940s, Rita Hayworth
Classic style: curly hair + simple dark colored dress + red plump Lips
The outbreak of the Second World War completely changed people. People lived in fear every day and were lack of supplies. In this period, mixed Rita Hayworth appeared like the torch and illuminated people’s boring lives. Her romantic, glamorous, luxurious and passionate femme fatale image conquered countless fans.
1950s, Audrey Hepburn
Classic style: short hair + bushy eyebrows + umbrella skirt
As one of the most famous Hollywood stars, Audrey Hepburn was famous for her elegance and extraordinary fashion taste. Her iconic short hair and thick eyebrows influenced and changed the aesthetic and fashion trends of the past half century. It was Audrey that made people realize that girl can still be elegant in short dress and short hair.
Which fashion icon inspired you most? And what’s your fashion idol? Will you add some?
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