25 Most Influential Style Icons in Music Industry

Last June 1, 2010, Elle named the 25 most influential style icons in the music industry. These musicians were not only successful in singing memorable songs but they also gained their spot into fashion world. Find out who belongs to the list!

Lady Gaga

Of all the modern musicians, Lady Gaga is perhaps the most provocateur. Her numerous fashion statements can be stereotyped as "weird" but they helped in boosting her popularity. A lot of masks, hair bows, bubble dress, Kermit the frog dress and many more have been sported by Lady Gaga.


Rihanna

Rihanna became one of the pop's fashion elite. From a beach girl, she had been the face of Gucci, worn Yves Saint-Laurent, Elie Saab and Jean-Paul Gaultier.


Madonna

When you review Madonna's singing career, you can observe that she surely had a look of style overhauls. In 1985, she sported thrift-store wardrobe and changed into Jean Paul Gaultier’s gold bustier during 1990s. She had also worn tweed and purple leotards. Nowadays, Madonna preferred polished and demure dresses.


Beyoncé

Beyoncé usually walks onto the red carpet in dresses by Cavalli or Armani. During the 2008 MTV Europe Awards, she surprised everybody with an edgy number from Gareth Pugh.


Gwen Stefani

When Gwen Stefani entered the music world with her "Nod Doubt" band during the 90s, she sported crop tops and cargo pants. Later on, she combined modern glamor and vintage pin-ups that inspires her L.A.M.B. fashion line.


Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez always channel the Hollywood glamor by wearing plunging Versace décolleté and creations by Cavalli.


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Lady Gaga's Concert Costume by Giorgio Armani

Lady Gaga is indeed a fashion icon. In the past, we have seen her wearing quirky costumes and dresses that were all created by well-known fashion designers. For her Monster Ball concert tour, Lady Gaga will sing with Giorgio Armani's creations. The designer had already released a couple of sketches that features custom-made outfits for Lady Gaga.



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2010 Grammy Awards Red Carpet Fashion

See the red carpet fashion styles of your favorite celebrities at the 2010 Grammy Awards.


Lady Gaga in Armani Prive creation.
Katy Perry in a nude flower-embellished dress by Zac Posen.


Carrie Underwood in one-shoulder white dress.
Beyonce in satin gown from Stephane Rolland.


Heidi Klum in plunging v-neck, long-sleeved, above-the-knee dress swirled with bronze and gold sequins.
Marissa Miller in Vintage Gucci white dress.


Jennifer Nettles in in a crimson and black cut-out dress by Victoria Beckham Collection.
Ciara in haute couture gown by Givenchy.


Miley Cyrus in Herve Leger by Max Azria.
Jennifer Hudson in black dress from Victoria Beckham Collection.

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Giorgio Armani Prive Spring 2010 Haute Couture Show

For his Spring 2010 Haute Couture Show, Giorgio Armani got his inspiration from the moon in order to come up with a romantic and dreamy collection. As a result, the runway was dominated by luminescent fabrics, curviform cutting, embroideries that look like the moon craters, and crescent-shaped hairdo. For the evening wear, Giorgio Armani's Spring 2010 Collection include sparkling silver beading, pale metallic pinks and greens and some shades of electric blue. See the amazing pieces from Giorgio Armani Prive Spring 2010 collection!









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2010 Golden Globes Red Carpet Fashion

Find out what your favorite celebrity wore on the red carpet of 2010 Golden Globes.


Sandra Bullock in purple Bottega Veneta gown.


Kate Hudson in white Marchesa gown.


Penelope Cruz in a black Armani Prive gown.


Drew Barrymore in Atelier Versace gown.


Christina Hendricks in a peach Christian Siriano gown.


Kristen Bell in a Jasmine di Milo dress.


Cameron Diaz in a satin Alexander McQueen gown.


Jennifer Garner in a taupe Versace gown.

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Megan Fox Emporio Armani underwear jeans

Is Megan Fox fit to replace Victoria Beckham as the new face of Emporio Armani underwear and Armani Jeans? Shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott in LA, check these new campaign ads of Emporio Armani underwear and Armani Jeans featuring Megan Fox.






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Milan Fashion Week Spring 2009 Highlights

Let’s take a glimpse on some of the highlights of Milan Fashion Week Spring 2009.

Missoni Spring 2009 collection was comprised of different shades, tones and styles. The colour palette used in the collection is a combination of pink, gold, blue and yellow. Models walked the runway in palazzo pants, summer dresses, high-waisted straight skirts and silk blouses, accessorized with chunky belts. The evening gowns were embellished with studded detail, to give them added flair.



Burberry Prorsum's Spring 2009 collection had an autumn/fall feel because it comes with shades of grey, brown, and bronze. The collection was made up of hats, Barbour-style hunting jackets, skinny cardigans, drop-waist dresses. Models were accessorized with oversized statement necklaces which Christopher also presented in his Fall 2008 collection.



Prada's Spring 2009 collection was like the Fall 2008 lace collection, with cropped tops, bra tops and key hole dresses and crumpled pieces. Shrunken jackets had no fasteners except a tie at the neck. Open backs on cashmere jumpers were tied with cotton strings like hospital gowns. There were also sexy secretary silhouettes and python prints.



Giorgio Armani Spring 2009 collection was full of luxe fabrics of organza and chiffon, with a color palette of light and pastel shades of sandy beige to sea shell brown. The designer presented a mixed collection of romantic above-the-knee dresses, ankle-length gowns, Bermuda shorts and slim pants. Signature pieces like tuxedo/blazers were given a modern touch, with asymmetrical buttoning. Dresses were either strapless or layered with petals.



Emporio Armani Spring 2009 collection’s color palette includes navy and white, with shades of grey. The trousers picked up on the trend from New York Fashion Week, and were either cigarette pants or harem-inspired. Blouses and dresses were adorned with large statement necklaces.



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