A fashion icon is someone who is well known for being highly fashionable, often because they are dressing differently. Fashion icons set trends, people will follow their lead. If a teenage girl was asked today who her fashion icon was, she would probably say an actress like Vanessa Hudgens or a model like Cara Delevigne. Not many would say Julie Andrews or Audrey Hepburn. Would people even know who they were?
On this page you will be able to read about the old school American fashion icons such as Marilyn Monroe or Grace Kelly. |
Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, model and singer. She became a huge sex symbol and also fashion icon during the 1950's and early 1960's.
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Katharine Hepburn
Katharine Hepburn was an American actress. She was known for her independence and her personality. She was a fashion icon in the 1930's and 1940's.
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Grace Kelly
Grace Kelly was an American actress who later also became the Princess of Monaco. Grace Kelly's fashion was very simple which has made it timeless.
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