The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

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Marlene Dietrich - The German American actress and model first became famous in the 1930s when she was pictured wearing a tuxedo.

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Marlene Dietrich - Dietrich constantly reinvented her look throughout her career. She was photographed wearing everything from fur and dresses to men's clothes.

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Babe Paley - Babe was a socialite who rose to prominence in the 1950s. She was photographed with a scarf tied around the handle of her hand bag, a look which has become an international style point to this day.

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Babe Paley - She was also known for mixing pieces of clothing from high and low fashion, such as wearing blends of cheap costume jewelry with Fulco di Verdura jewels, says Harper's Bazaar.

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Audrey Hepburn - The doe-eyed 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' star became world-renowned after she wore that famous little black dress designed by Hubert de Givenchy.

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Audrey Hepburn - But Hepburn also made her mark on fashion, popularizing straight cut pants, boat neck tops, and her simple, clean dress sense.

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Twiggy - Equally doe-eyed Twiggy broke conventional fashion rules in the 60s, with her androgynous looks and short hair-cut.

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Twiggy - The British cultural icon was arguably the world's first international supermodel.

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Jackie Kennedy Onassis - As First Lady of the United States, Jackie Kennedy exuded a timeless style that was simple and classy.

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Jackie Kennedy Onassis - Her use of pillbox hats, big sunglasses, and peacoats were copied by millions of women across the globe.

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Veruschka - Countess Vera von Lehndorff-Steinort is a Prussian-born model who became prominent in the 1960s and 70s.

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Veruschka -

She famously worked with Salvador Dali in Kenya and purveyed a new genre of modelling mixed with art.

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Grace Jones - Grace Jones' androgynous features took Paris by storm in the 1970s. She often collaborated with French photographer Jean-Paul Goude, who famously shot Kim Kardashian's 'Break the Internet' photos for Paper magazine in 2014.

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Grace Jones - Jones later moved into the acting world (pictured here in the 2001 movie 'Shaka Zulu: The Citadel'), and also released several music albums, including 'Island Life' (1985).

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Jane Birkin -

The English actress, singer and model was popular in the 70s for her boyish looks, proving that casual can also be stylish. She famously had a relationship with French composer and poet Serge Gainsbourg.

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Jane Birkin -

Birkin was the inspiration behind the Hermès Birkin bag, a tote bag which was released by the brand in 1984.

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Bianca Jagger - The Nicaraguan actress mixed old and new pieces, and was the epitome of 70s high glamour. She was married to Mick Jagger from 1971 to 1979.

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Bianca Jagger - Jagger currently serves as a goodwill ambassador on the Council of Europe and is a human rights activist. She's just as stylish as ever!

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Princess Diana - The People's Princess had the world of fashion following her every move after she stepped out on her wedding day in that silk taffeta gown by David and Elizabeth Emanuel.

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Princess Diana - Her fashion choices put British brands, such as Catherine Walker, on the map. She inspired women across the world with her elegance and sophistication.

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Cindy Crawford - One of the most popular supermodels of the 80s and 90s, Cindy Crawford made waves in the fashion industry, especially for her 1992 Pepsi advert.

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Cindy Crawford - Though Crawford no longer works as a full-time model, her daughter Kaia Gerber has certainly followed in her footsteps having already modeled for brands such as Versace, Marc Jacobs, and Alexander Wang.

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Sarah Jessica Parker - The popular Carrie Bradshaw portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker in 'Sex and the City' has had a significant influence on fashion, especially for her infamous on-screen wedding dress by Vivienne Westwood.

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Sarah Jessica Parker - Off-screen, SJP's style is just as eye-catching! Her extraordinary Met Gala looks always show pure originality.

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Elle Macpherson - Also known as 'The Body,' Elle Macpherson is famous for having appeared a record five times on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

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Elle Macpherson - The Australian model has always showed off a strong, healthy body type, says Harper's Bazaar.

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Madonna - Madonna has constantly reinvented her looks throughout her career, ranging from 80s punk and pure glamour, to that 'Like a Virgin' wedding dress and infamous gold conical Jean Paul Gaultier bustier.

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Madonna - Her style versatility proves that she hasn't just been a queen of pop since the 80s, but also a queen of fashion.

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Linda Evangelista - The Canadian model once famously claimed she didn't get out of bed for less than US$10,000 a day. She's one of 'The Big Five,' a group of supermodels who were at the height of their careers in the 90s.

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Linda Evangelista - The original group included Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, and Tatjana Patitz, though Patitz was later replaced with Claudia Schiffer.

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Claudia Schiffer - Often thought of as a German Brigitte Bardot at the beginning of her career, Schiffer rose to fame in the 90s for her work with Chanel.

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Claudia Schiffer - The German model has also worked in acting, famously appearing as herself in 'Love Actually' (2003) and as a designer.

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Naomi Campbell - Campbell is probably one of the most influential models from 'The Big Five.' The British model recently received an Icon Award at the 2018 CFDA Awards for her contribution to the industry.

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Naomi Campbell - Her appearance on the cover of British Vogue in 1987 made her the magazine's first black cover girl since 1960, according to Harper's Bazaar.

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Christy Turlington - The American model was also one of the original 'Big Five' supermodels of the 90s. They all appeared in the music video for George Michael's 'Freedom! '90' (1990).

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Christy Turlington - Today Turlington is the face of Maybelline and has founded her own charity called Every Mother Counts.

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Heidi Klum - Heidi Klum has proven her versatility as a fashion icon throughout her career, working as a model, designer, actress, and television personality.

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Heidi Klum - Klum was also the first German model to become a Victoria's Secret Angel.

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Kate Moss - The British model became another big 90s name after she appeared alongside Mark Wahlberg in a Calvin Klein underwear shoot.

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Kate Moss -

Despite past media scandals over her heroin use and 'stay skinny' comments, Moss is still iconic for her mixture of high end and bohemian fashion.

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Crystal Renn - When Renn was discovered at 14, she was told she could make it big in the fashion industry if she slimmed down, according to the Independent. She lost weight and suffered from anorexia after this.

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Crystal Renn - Crystal worked as a size zero model and later wrote about her negative experiences of body shaming and broke stereotypes by becoming a plus-size model.

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Gisele Bündchen - Gisele Bündchen was Forbes' highest earning model for 15 years, from 2002 to 2016, says Time.

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Gisele Bündchen - She was among the first Brazilian models to conquer the New York fashion scene, says Harper's Bazaar. Her commitment to sustainable fashion has been increasingly evident in recent years.

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Lea T - The Brazilian transgender model became the face of Givenchy in 2010, and has been considered a "trans pioneer" ever since, says the Fashion Law.

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Lea T - She made history when she appeared on the cover of Love magazine kissing Kate Moss in 2011.

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Michelle Obama - The United States' first black First Lady made her mark on fashion, emulating an extremely elegant style.

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Michelle Obama - She has championed American fashion brands and her style has earned her many comparisons to Jackie Kennedy, according to Vogue.

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Kate Middleton - The Duchess of Cambridge is often praised for her recycling of looks, and mixture of high street fashion with higher-end pieces.

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Kate Middleton - Classy, classic, and chic, whatever she wears is quickly copied by many. It's the 'Kate effect!'

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Lady Gaga - Gaga has carved her legacy into the worlds of music and fashion for her bizarre, other-worldly sense of style.

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Lady Gaga - She famously wore a dress made entirely out of meat in 2010, and arrived at the Grammys in 2011 inside an egg.

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Rihanna - Rihanna has shown time and time again that she's not afraid to experiment with fashion. From pajamas to see-through dresses, she's worn pretty much everything in public.

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Rihanna - This yellow outfit which she wore to the Met Gala is one of the "most talked-about Met gala gowns of all time," according to Harper's Bazaar.

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Kim Kardashian - The socialite who "broke the internet" was presented with the CFDA's first ever Influencer Award in June 2018.

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Kim Kardashian - Her use of social media has been instrumental in spreading her beauty brand, KKW, and its famous contouring products.

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Gigi Hadid - Gigi Hadid, with her sunny California Girl looks, has been taking the fashion world by storm in recent years.

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Gigi Hadid - Her mother (left) is also a model, as is her younger sister Bella Hadid (center). Gigi first modeled for Guess at the age of two and is now one of the biggest supermodels in the world.

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Kendall Jenner -

Kendall Jenner, much like her half-sister Kim Kardashian, has used social media to forge her fashion career. She was the most followed model on Instagram in 2017, says Harper's Bazaar.

Jenner won the accolade of Fashion Icon of the Decade at New York Fashion Week in 2017, at the age of 21.

See also: 30 of the greatest girl groups of all time

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Marlene Dietrich - The German American actress and model first became famous in the 1930s when she was pictured wearing a tuxedo.

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Marlene Dietrich - Dietrich constantly reinvented her look throughout her career. She was photographed wearing everything from fur and dresses to men's clothes.

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Babe Paley - Babe was a socialite who rose to prominence in the 1950s. She was photographed with a scarf tied around the handle of her hand bag, a look which has become an international style point to this day.

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Babe Paley - She was also known for mixing pieces of clothing from high and low fashion, such as wearing blends of cheap costume jewelry with Fulco di Verdura jewels, says Harper's Bazaar.

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Audrey Hepburn - The doe-eyed 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' star became world-renowned after she wore that famous little black dress designed by Hubert de Givenchy.

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Audrey Hepburn - But Hepburn also made her mark on fashion, popularizing straight cut pants, boat neck tops, and her simple, clean dress sense.

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Twiggy - Equally doe-eyed Twiggy broke conventional fashion rules in the 60s, with her androgynous looks and short hair-cut.

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Twiggy - The British cultural icon was arguably the world's first international supermodel.

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Jackie Kennedy Onassis - As First Lady of the United States, Jackie Kennedy exuded a timeless style that was simple and classy.

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Jackie Kennedy Onassis - Her use of pillbox hats, big sunglasses, and peacoats were copied by millions of women across the globe.

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Veruschka - Countess Vera von Lehndorff-Steinort is a Prussian-born model who became prominent in the 1960s and 70s.

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Veruschka -

She famously worked with Salvador Dali in Kenya and purveyed a new genre of modelling mixed with art.

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Grace Jones - Grace Jones' androgynous features took Paris by storm in the 1970s. She often collaborated with French photographer Jean-Paul Goude, who famously shot Kim Kardashian's 'Break the Internet' photos for Paper magazine in 2014.

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Grace Jones - Jones later moved into the acting world (pictured here in the 2001 movie 'Shaka Zulu: The Citadel'), and also released several music albums, including 'Island Life' (1985).

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Jane Birkin -

The English actress, singer and model was popular in the 70s for her boyish looks, proving that casual can also be stylish. She famously had a relationship with French composer and poet Serge Gainsbourg.

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Jane Birkin -

Birkin was the inspiration behind the Hermès Birkin bag, a tote bag which was released by the brand in 1984.

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Bianca Jagger - The Nicaraguan actress mixed old and new pieces, and was the epitome of 70s high glamour. She was married to Mick Jagger from 1971 to 1979.

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Bianca Jagger - Jagger currently serves as a goodwill ambassador on the Council of Europe and is a human rights activist. She's just as stylish as ever!

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Princess Diana - The People's Princess had the world of fashion following her every move after she stepped out on her wedding day in that silk taffeta gown by David and Elizabeth Emanuel.

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Princess Diana - Her fashion choices put British brands, such as Catherine Walker, on the map. She inspired women across the world with her elegance and sophistication.

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Cindy Crawford - One of the most popular supermodels of the 80s and 90s, Cindy Crawford made waves in the fashion industry, especially for her 1992 Pepsi advert.

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Cindy Crawford - Though Crawford no longer works as a full-time model, her daughter Kaia Gerber has certainly followed in her footsteps having already modeled for brands such as Versace, Marc Jacobs, and Alexander Wang.

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Sarah Jessica Parker - The popular Carrie Bradshaw portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker in 'Sex and the City' has had a significant influence on fashion, especially for her infamous on-screen wedding dress by Vivienne Westwood.

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Sarah Jessica Parker - Off-screen, SJP's style is just as eye-catching! Her extraordinary Met Gala looks always show pure originality.

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Elle Macpherson - Also known as 'The Body,' Elle Macpherson is famous for having appeared a record five times on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

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Elle Macpherson - The Australian model has always showed off a strong, healthy body type, says Harper's Bazaar.

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Madonna - Madonna has constantly reinvented her looks throughout her career, ranging from 80s punk and pure glamour, to that 'Like a Virgin' wedding dress and infamous gold conical Jean Paul Gaultier bustier.

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Madonna - Her style versatility proves that she hasn't just been a queen of pop since the 80s, but also a queen of fashion.

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Linda Evangelista - The Canadian model once famously claimed she didn't get out of bed for less than US$10,000 a day. She's one of 'The Big Five,' a group of supermodels who were at the height of their careers in the 90s.

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Linda Evangelista - The original group included Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, and Tatjana Patitz, though Patitz was later replaced with Claudia Schiffer.

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Claudia Schiffer - Often thought of as a German Brigitte Bardot at the beginning of her career, Schiffer rose to fame in the 90s for her work with Chanel.

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Claudia Schiffer - The German model has also worked in acting, famously appearing as herself in 'Love Actually' (2003) and as a designer.

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Naomi Campbell - Campbell is probably one of the most influential models from 'The Big Five.' The British model recently received an Icon Award at the 2018 CFDA Awards for her contribution to the industry.

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Naomi Campbell - Her appearance on the cover of British Vogue in 1987 made her the magazine's first black cover girl since 1960, according to Harper's Bazaar.

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Christy Turlington - The American model was also one of the original 'Big Five' supermodels of the 90s. They all appeared in the music video for George Michael's 'Freedom! '90' (1990).

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Christy Turlington - Today Turlington is the face of Maybelline and has founded her own charity called Every Mother Counts.

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Heidi Klum - Heidi Klum has proven her versatility as a fashion icon throughout her career, working as a model, designer, actress, and television personality.

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Heidi Klum - Klum was also the first German model to become a Victoria's Secret Angel.

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Kate Moss - The British model became another big 90s name after she appeared alongside Mark Wahlberg in a Calvin Klein underwear shoot.

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Kate Moss -

Despite past media scandals over her heroin use and 'stay skinny' comments, Moss is still iconic for her mixture of high end and bohemian fashion.

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Crystal Renn - When Renn was discovered at 14, she was told she could make it big in the fashion industry if she slimmed down, according to the Independent. She lost weight and suffered from anorexia after this.

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Crystal Renn - Crystal worked as a size zero model and later wrote about her negative experiences of body shaming and broke stereotypes by becoming a plus-size model.

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Gisele Bündchen - Gisele Bündchen was Forbes' highest earning model for 15 years, from 2002 to 2016, says Time.

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Gisele Bündchen - She was among the first Brazilian models to conquer the New York fashion scene, says Harper's Bazaar. Her commitment to sustainable fashion has been increasingly evident in recent years.

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Lea T - The Brazilian transgender model became the face of Givenchy in 2010, and has been considered a "trans pioneer" ever since, says the Fashion Law.

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Lea T - She made history when she appeared on the cover of Love magazine kissing Kate Moss in 2011.

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Michelle Obama - The United States' first black First Lady made her mark on fashion, emulating an extremely elegant style.

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Michelle Obama - She has championed American fashion brands and her style has earned her many comparisons to Jackie Kennedy, according to Vogue.

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Kate Middleton - The Duchess of Cambridge is often praised for her recycling of looks, and mixture of high street fashion with higher-end pieces.

© Getty Images

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Kate Middleton - Classy, classic, and chic, whatever she wears is quickly copied by many. It's the 'Kate effect!'

© Getty Images

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Lady Gaga - Gaga has carved her legacy into the worlds of music and fashion for her bizarre, other-worldly sense of style.

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Lady Gaga - She famously wore a dress made entirely out of meat in 2010, and arrived at the Grammys in 2011 inside an egg.

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Rihanna - Rihanna has shown time and time again that she's not afraid to experiment with fashion. From pajamas to see-through dresses, she's worn pretty much everything in public.

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Rihanna - This yellow outfit which she wore to the Met Gala is one of the "most talked-about Met gala gowns of all time," according to Harper's Bazaar.

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Kim Kardashian - The socialite who "broke the internet" was presented with the CFDA's first ever Influencer Award in June 2018.

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Kim Kardashian - Her use of social media has been instrumental in spreading her beauty brand, KKW, and its famous contouring products.

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Gigi Hadid - Gigi Hadid, with her sunny California Girl looks, has been taking the fashion world by storm in recent years.

© Getty Images

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Gigi Hadid - Her mother (left) is also a model, as is her younger sister Bella Hadid (center). Gigi first modeled for Guess at the age of two and is now one of the biggest supermodels in the world.

© Getty Images

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Kendall Jenner -

Kendall Jenner, much like her half-sister Kim Kardashian, has used social media to forge her fashion career. She was the most followed model on Instagram in 2017, says Harper's Bazaar.

Jenner won the accolade of Fashion Icon of the Decade at New York Fashion Week in 2017, at the age of 21.

See also: 30 of the greatest girl groups of all time

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The biggest style icons throughout the ages

These women have all shaped the course of fashion over the ages

The biggest style icons throughout the ages

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Whether it's because they've battled some of the largest taboos in the industry, powered down the runways for the world's biggest brands, or carved out their own personal style legacies, some women are etched into fashion history forever.

From Audrey Hepburn and Jackie Kennedy to Princess Diana, Heidi Klum, and Kim Kardashian, check out the women who have shaped history with their style!

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