Fashion Icons in the 20 century

Recently some of the most prominent fashion icons of today include Lady Gaga, Michelle Obama, Kate Moss, Janelle Monae, Sarah Jessica Parker, J-LO , etc. While they all have different yet breathtaking styles, some people have forgotten about to the classic, sultry icons before. Before the late , great Alexander McQueen (God bless his soul) , there was Yves Saint Laurent , a designer of elegance. Before the rise of hip huggers and craze of Christian Louboutins, women dressed with an elegance that could roam over onto the recurring century. Below are some women who I think style is priceless and will never fade.

(not in any order)

Bianca Jagger



Above is Sir Mick Jagger with Bianca Jagger (left) at their wedding in 1971. Traditionally a woman wears a white bridal gown to their wedding instead Bianca proceeds with an all white classic suit. Shock to the world but she made history. The classic white suit remains a staple to any women's wardrobe.

Erykah Badu



Despite Mrs. Badu hitting the scene later on the century, she truly made her mark with her afrocentric and quirky style. Erykah Badu simply displays an auro of peace of carefreeness ( Is that a word ?) Sistas from all over rediscovered their natural beauty through Baduizm. From her fro to her wild prints, the fashions of Badu is iconic.

Audrey Hepburn



How could not leave out Audrey Hepburn? She made many people want breakfast from Tiffany's. Coining the signature LBD otherwise known as the "little black dress" , Her short, pixie hair cut and wide brimmed black sunglasses are without a doubt aristocratic. Hepburn's chic style and manner is timeless.

Malcolm X



When Malcolm X comes to mind, most people think of the Civil Rights Movement or his Islamic Faith. However Malcolm X had a significant fashion choice. Whenever  spotted, you would usually see a tapered, fitted suit with a skinny tie paired with his sleek rimmed fedora. Making his mark in African American history, Malcolm left behind his cold-blooded manner and style.

Madonna


In the 80s, the It Girl was most definitely Madonna! Her hair, tights, lace, jewelry, makeup ,etc was all the rage. Still remaining one of the most fashionable women, every girl used to want Madonna's Material Girl look.

Marlene Dietrich

Marlene Dietrich is pure amazing. Now Bianca Jagger was famous for her white suit in 1971 but Marlene rocked it way back in 1933. Though she still engaged in menswear, she preserved her sexy and still showed off her legs in her famous nude colored, sparkly gowns. Dietrich quotes, "Don't follow it blindly into every dark alley. Always remember that you are not a model or mannequin for which the fashion is created." DIVA.

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

Now Jackie O aka Jacqueline Kennedy is a whole other story. She definitely bought modern couture into the white house. Her wide-leg pantsuits, large lapel jackets, light pastel colored skirt-suits, soft unique jewelry, scarves added with dark sunglasses gave a stylish , sophisticated touch to the First Family in the early 60s. Many younger icons such as Katie Holmes and others still imitate the essence of true class.

Those are just a FEW of fashion icons of the 20th century that comes to mind.