Cinematic styles that are as memorable as the films themselves From Scarlett O'Hara's gown
made of curtains to Andie's homespun prom dress in Pretty in Pink, some cinematic styles
are as memorable as the films themselves. Here, the top 25 movie looks that have inspired
the runways -- and your closet.
made of curtains to Andie's homespun prom dress in Pretty in Pink, some cinematic styles
are as memorable as the films themselves. Here, the top 25 movie looks that have inspired
the runways -- and your closet.
Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O'Hara Gone With the Wind (1939): Amazingly, Scarlett managed to make drapery look chic. |
The Philadelphia Story (1940): Tracy (and Hepburn) suddenly made pants stylish for women |
Casablanca (1942): Bergman's Ilsa blended ladylike separates with menswear-inspired tailoring. |
To Catch a Thief (1955): As Frances, Kelly secured her place as one of Hitchcock's most glamorous heroines. |
The Seven Year Itch (1955): More provocative than Monroe's iconic dress? The see-through panties she was apparently wearing beneath it. |
Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961): Hepburn's Holly put the LBD on the style map forevermore. |
Dr. No (1962): Honey Ryder — and her ubiquitous bikini — became the ultimate in Bond girl style. |
Cleopatra (1963): Taylor's dazzling Cleopatra ensembles created a craze for Egyptian-inspired fashions. |
Bonnie and Clyde (1967): The beret never looked so chic. Faye Dunaway as Bonnie Parker |
Love Story (1970): Jennifer's bohemian-meets- prep look ruled the rest of the decade. |
The Way We Were (1973): Salons across the nation owe Katie a debt of gratitude for making long, impeccably manicured nails a style staple. Barbra Streisand as Katie Morosky |
Grey Gardens (1975): To this day people are still obsessed — and inspired — by Little Edie's eccentric pairings of swimwear, fur, and head scarves. Edith "Little Edie" Bouvier Beale as Herself |
Annie Hall (1977): If Katharine Hepburn started the menswear craze, Keaton took it to the next level as the quirky Annie. Diane Keaton as Annie Hall |
Xanadu (1980): The "fashion muse of the future" look was glitz, glam, and not just a little eclectic. Olivia Newton-John as Kira |
Blade Runner (1982): Is that Pris, or a model from a recent fashion spread? Her futuristic, avant garde punk look still holds up as modern, if not exactly wearable. Daryl Hannah as Pris |
Scarface (1983): Elvira may have been tragic, but her glam disco goddess style was anything but. Michelle Pfeiffer as Elvira Hancock |
Flashdance (1983): Hey, American Apparel. Alex Owens called, and she wants her look back. Jennifer Beals as Alex Owens |
Desperately Seeking Susan (1985): The multiple necklaces, hair bows, and lace gloves became an instant craze. Madonna as Susan |
Pretty in Pink (1986): Aspiring fashion designer Andie changed the perception that redheads shouldn't wear pink. Molly Ringwald as Andie Walsh |
Beetle Juice (1988): Lydia's Goth-chic look was endlessly copied by angsty youth across the nation. Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz |
Pulp Fiction (1994): Between her crisp white shirts and graphic bob, Thurman's Mia was an exercise in cool minimalist style. Uma Thurman as Mia Wallace |
Clueless (1995): Teenage girls everywhere drooled over Cher's Beverly Hills privileged wardrobe and high-tech closet. Alicia Silverstone as Cher Horowitz |
Kill Bill Vol. 1 (2003): Out of all the tragically hip looks to emerge from Tarantino's series, O-Ren's badass kimonos took the lead. Lucy Liu as O-Ren Ishii |
Marie Antoinette (2006): Literally a feast for the eyes, Dunst's Marie was the ultimate fashion plate. Kirsten Dunst as Marie Antoinette |
Coco Before Chanel (2009): Everyone knows Chanel the label, but in this fashion film, the woman herself shines in iconic suits and pearls. Audrey Tautou as Coco Chanel |
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