Throughout the decades fashion icons have come and gone, but their style legacies remain. From Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, Jackie Onassis, and Marilyn Monroe to modern-day fashion icons like Victoria Beckham and Sarah Jessica Parker, we can’t deny that these women have influenced our sense of style.
Style icons inspire many of the designs that we wear today. When Marilyn Monroe took the famous photo with her white halter dress, everyone wanted to wear halter dresses. Even in recent years, halter dresses have made a comeback every season.
There is something about a halter dress that speaks to a woman’s inner diva and perhaps beckons her to channel Marilyn Monroe even if for just a little while.
Another icon who continues to influence fashion in modern times is the legendary actress, Audrey Hepburn. Just recently the Givenchy dress that Hepburn wore in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” topped the list for greatest female screen outfit of all time. Nowadays the little black dress is in every woman’s wardrobe and just about every fashion designer has offered us his/her take on this fashion staple.
Even today, style icons from the past continue to inspire new designers. It’s evident in the premier collection of designer duo Emilio & Coco that they’ve taken inspiration from classic fashion and infused their dresses with the aura of timeless elegance. Emilio & Coco’s collection reminds us that you don’t have to wear the latest trends to capture attention. All you need is a classic, quality-made piece that flatters the figure.
One modern style icon who doesn’t get as much attention as her billionaire husband or other celebrities is Melania Trump. She is the epitome of what it means to be ladylike, sexy, and chic. Her classic fashion sense is reminiscent of many style icons from the past. And lest we forget about Melania’s step-daughter, Ivanka Trump, who is creating her own style legacy.
There is something, though, that makes a woman a true fashion icon. What is the common thread that makes these women irresistible – so much so that they’ve inspired other women to emulate them from head to toe? The answer simply is: Confidence. A true style icon exudes grace, has etiquette, and is comfortable with who she is as a person. You can wear the most expensive couture dresses, but if you don’t have that X-factor, then you simply just get lost in the crowd.
By Theresa Ramos
