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20 Celebrities Who Heavily Influenced American Fashion And Started Trends

Fashion is everchanging and we are influenced everyday by the people around us and their style.

Daphnie
20 Celebrities Who Heavily Influenced American Fashion And Started Trends

Fashion is something that a lot of people would say is self-expression in the form of choosing an outfit and accessories. For some people, fashion might be finding the best designer pieces, while for some it might be creating the most extra outfit possible.

Fashion is a way that people can express themselves and the people we see use fashion to their advantage a lot are celebrities. Fashion is everchanging as the trends and styles that are popular change with the times.

A lot of the time we look at celebrities, models, and fashion icons to see what the next best trends are for fashion and that's what we'll be talking about today. Most of us know a few fashion icons such as Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn who were trendsetters and used their fashion style to express themselves.

Most of the time fashion is based on your personal look and feel, but some of these celebrities have to switch up their fashion taste frequently if they are acting in a film. We are going to dive into a list of twenty well-known celebrities who heavily influenced American fashion by either setting trends or just being known for their style.

1. James Dean

James Dean is known for his white t-shirt, jeans, and leather jacket. This style was brought into every household and it was perfect for those of both gender. 1. James DeanJohn Kobal Foundation/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

2. Jackie Kennedy

Jackie actually brought a youthful feel to the White House. She was often seen in Chanel suits and monochromatic looks, as well as accessorized with pearls. 2. Jackie KennedyMichael Stroud/Express/Getty Images

3. Audrey Hepburn

Audrey Hepburn is one of the most known fashion icons. She is the infamous one who made "the little black dress" a thing for women. 3. Audrey HepburnParamount Pictures/Courtesy of Getty Images

4. Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe is yet another that we've all heard of and seen. She's most known for her look with the white flowy dress featuring a plunging neckline. 4. Marilyn MonroeBettmann/Getty Images

5. Diana Ross

Diana Ross is known for a more playful look with an elegance that she always seems to bring with every outfit. 5. Diana RossMichael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

6. Cher

Cher was known for wearing feathers, barely-there dresses, and sequins. Bella Hadid and Dua Lipa keep this same fashion style alive today. 6. CherMichael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

7. Elton John

Elton John is known for his fashion style and most popular, his Los Angeles Dodgers outfit. Elton's style consists of bedazzled items and crazy accessories. 7. Elton JohnChris Walter/WireImage

8. Farrah Fawcett

Farrah Fawcett was a huge inspiration to 70's fashion. She was one of the first fashion icons to add athleisure to their wardrobe, making brands like Nike part of everyone's regular style. 8. Farrah FawcettABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images

9. Prince

Prince is known for many things, but his style is definitely one of the biggest things people remember about him. He added flare, ruffles, sparkles, and color into every outfit. 9. PrinceMichael Montfort/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

10. Madonna

Madonna is known for a lot of the infamous outfits she's worn, including the Jean Paul Gaultier cone bra. 10. MadonnaGie Knaeps/Getty Images

11. Grace Jones

Grace Jones was the Cardi B of her time. She would always push the boundaries of fashion by wearing extravagant clothing, strappy outfits, and monochromatic looks. 11. Grace JonesDave Hogan/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

12. Selena Quintanilla

Selena is a singer who was proud of her body and known for her fashion style as well as her voice. Her most infamous and remembered looks include high-waisted jeans with a bedazzled bustier top.12. Selena QuintanillaAP Photo/Houston Chronicle, Dave Einsel, file

13. Mark Wahlberg

Mark is well known for his fashion taste by being a model for Calvin Klein. This particular modeling photo has been replicated many times on social media. 13. Mark WahlbergRon Galella, Ltd./Getty Images

14. Brooke Shields

Brooke's style took off after she became an advocate for Calvin Klein. She usually wore preppy styles of clothing, figure accentuating items, and button-ups.

14. Brooke ShieldsJon Ragel/NBCU Photo Bank

15. Aaliyah

Aaliyah is one of the first women to really show off her streetwear style. This R&B singer also loved to accessorize with anything she could including sunglasses, jewelry, and bandanas. 15. AaliyahSal Idriss/Redferns

16. Gwen Stefani

Gwen Stefani is known for her daring style and unique combinations. She is never afraid to push the boundaries of fashion. 16. Gwen StefaniGeorge De Sota/Getty Images

17. Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga was known for her outrageous and unique outfits. From bright-colored clothing, meat-inspired outfits, and crazy accessories, Lady Gaga has shown us what fashion is all about.

17. Lady GagaFrederick M. Brown/Getty Images

18. Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton is known for her style. She tends to rock a more dainty, girly style and has been seen rocking tracksuits, dainty dresses, and literally anything pink. 18. Paris HiltonAmy Graves/WireImage

19. Rihanna

Rihanna has been seen rocking streetwear styles, dramatic red carpet looks, and high-fashion designer items. 19. RihannaMike Coppola/Getty Images

20. Billy Porter

Billy Porter has been known to push the limits of fashion and wear statement pieces that mean something. Clearly, Billy is not afraid to break the "rules" of fashion. 20. Billy PorterFrazer Harrison/Getty Images

Fashion is such a great thing and it could probably even be considered entertainment by the way we judge red carpet outfits. We're lucky to have had some really amazing fashion icons in our time as they've really made a difference in fashion and body positivity which has carried on into our time.

Daphnie