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From Audrey Hepburn to Jackie Onassis, the following five icons of fashion epitomise classic glamour and style.
Could Keira Knightly be a modern Audrey?
The Audrey
Audrey Hepburn's style encapsulated a kind of beauty and apparent innocence that is still referred to virtually every year by fashion designers (think Marc Jacobs' '50s-inspired collection in spring/summer '04). With her cinched-in waist, A-line skirts, Capri pants, prom dresses and flat shoes, Audrey Hepburn epitomised one of the prettiest and most feminine iconic fashion looks.
Who wears it: Reese Withersthingy and Gwyneth Paltrow are both fans – and their delicate figures and elegance means they pull it off.
Is Christina the new Marilyn?
The Marilyn
Platinum hair, plenty of lipstick, serious cleaveage – and the kind of dresses that make men weep (and women grind their teeth). The favourite fashion homage for drag queens and celebrity show-offs everywhere.
Who wears it: Madonna reintroduced us to Marilyn Monroe when she was in her Material Girl phase, but more recently the Marilyn look made it back onto the red carpet at last year's Oscars, when Renée Zellweger and Angelina Jolie both rocked up in dresses heavily influenced by the Hollywood legend. Other recent fans include the peroxided Gwen Stefani and Christina Aguilera.
Is Cate Blanchett the queen of Le Smoking?
Le Smoking
Long before James Bond slipped his on, the tux belonged to Marlene Dietrich. The beautiful, androgynous actress delighted in 'wearing the trousers'. Famously reintroduced by Yves Saint Laurent in the '60s, the tux hasn't been off the catwalks since. This season everyone from Marc Jacobs to Stella McCartney sent it down the runway.
Who wears it: Tailoring is seriously flattering. No wonder everyone from Diane Keaton to Kate Moss has bought into it.
Does Catherine Zeta-Jones favour corset tops?
Madonna's undies
When Jean Paul Gaultier put Madonna's coned bustier on display during her Girlie Tour, the idea of underwear as outerwear was born. Ever since then we've been showing off our billowing cleavages in bustiers and corset tops. We've also got Madonna to thank – if that's the word - for the 'look-at-my-pretty-bra-on-show' phase (remember her Holiday and Into the Groove days?).
Who wears it: Can anyone remember a time when Catherine Zeta Jones didn't have a hauled-in waist? The Welsh lovely is a corset addict (and who wouldn't be after two kids?).
Is Nicole like Jackie O?
Jackie O
Hands up who has ever owned a pair of Jackie O's signature black sunglasses? Or a chic, sleeveless shift dress? An easy-fit Chanel-style suit? Course you have. Forty years on, Jackie O's effortlessly sophisticated style is instantly recognisable.
Who wears it: Nicole Kidman has enough Chanel bouclé to stock her own boutique. Meanwhile, black oversized sunnies have long been staples for our very own Posh.
And the runners up...
Vivienne Westwood's punk tartan; Bet Lynch's leopard print; Katharine Hepburn's slacks and pumps; Liz Hurley's safety-pinned moment of fame in Versace; Twiggy's miniskirts.
Copyright © 2005 handbag.com
Here's an article about 5 iconic looks from handbag.com.
ENjoy! Xxxxx
From Audrey Hepburn to Jackie Onassis, the following five icons of fashion epitomise classic glamour and style.
Could Keira Knightly be a modern Audrey?
The Audrey
Audrey Hepburn's style encapsulated a kind of beauty and apparent innocence that is still referred to virtually every year by fashion designers (think Marc Jacobs' '50s-inspired collection in spring/summer '04). With her cinched-in waist, A-line skirts, Capri pants, prom dresses and flat shoes, Audrey Hepburn epitomised one of the prettiest and most feminine iconic fashion looks.
Who wears it: Reese Withersthingy and Gwyneth Paltrow are both fans – and their delicate figures and elegance means they pull it off.
Is Christina the new Marilyn?
The Marilyn
Platinum hair, plenty of lipstick, serious cleaveage – and the kind of dresses that make men weep (and women grind their teeth). The favourite fashion homage for drag queens and celebrity show-offs everywhere.
Who wears it: Madonna reintroduced us to Marilyn Monroe when she was in her Material Girl phase, but more recently the Marilyn look made it back onto the red carpet at last year's Oscars, when Renée Zellweger and Angelina Jolie both rocked up in dresses heavily influenced by the Hollywood legend. Other recent fans include the peroxided Gwen Stefani and Christina Aguilera.
Is Cate Blanchett the queen of Le Smoking?
Le Smoking
Long before James Bond slipped his on, the tux belonged to Marlene Dietrich. The beautiful, androgynous actress delighted in 'wearing the trousers'. Famously reintroduced by Yves Saint Laurent in the '60s, the tux hasn't been off the catwalks since. This season everyone from Marc Jacobs to Stella McCartney sent it down the runway.
Who wears it: Tailoring is seriously flattering. No wonder everyone from Diane Keaton to Kate Moss has bought into it.
Does Catherine Zeta-Jones favour corset tops?
Madonna's undies
When Jean Paul Gaultier put Madonna's coned bustier on display during her Girlie Tour, the idea of underwear as outerwear was born. Ever since then we've been showing off our billowing cleavages in bustiers and corset tops. We've also got Madonna to thank – if that's the word - for the 'look-at-my-pretty-bra-on-show' phase (remember her Holiday and Into the Groove days?).
Who wears it: Can anyone remember a time when Catherine Zeta Jones didn't have a hauled-in waist? The Welsh lovely is a corset addict (and who wouldn't be after two kids?).
Is Nicole like Jackie O?
Jackie O
Hands up who has ever owned a pair of Jackie O's signature black sunglasses? Or a chic, sleeveless shift dress? An easy-fit Chanel-style suit? Course you have. Forty years on, Jackie O's effortlessly sophisticated style is instantly recognisable.
Who wears it: Nicole Kidman has enough Chanel bouclé to stock her own boutique. Meanwhile, black oversized sunnies have long been staples for our very own Posh.
And the runners up...
Vivienne Westwood's punk tartan; Bet Lynch's leopard print; Katharine Hepburn's slacks and pumps; Liz Hurley's safety-pinned moment of fame in Versace; Twiggy's miniskirts.
Copyright © 2005 handbag.com
