Most iconic outfits of the world

The red carpet and the big screen have been witness to the launch of many gowns throughout the years, but only a handful have become fashion icons.

There's no doubt that these figures have cemented their position in the annals of fashion history, whether as the source of memes, the catalysts for trends, or the constant source of inspiration for both fashion enthusiasts and designers.

Madonna’s Marie Antoinette Dress

In 1990, Madonna had already established herself as a free spirit who did anything she pleased, including performing in revealing underwear. After her cone bra outfit earlier in the year, it must have come as quite a surprise when the curtains opened to show The Queen of Pop in a garment in the manner of Marie Antoinette. It featured an exaggerated, box-like waist, resembling gowns worn by Marie Antoinette herself, and was accompanied with a tall, curled wig, cosmetics that mimicked the appearance of an 18th century French socialite, and a fan. The front of this iconic dress was covered in intricate embroidery, beading, sequins, and other embellishments, and the outfit's ivory colour went well with Madonna's pearl jewellery. She wore the outfit as she strutted confidently around the stage, clacking her fan and performing the dance routine with ease, accompanied by a number of dancers. As a result of the clothing and performance, Madonna's fame has become more understandable.

Lady Gaga’s outfit

Even if you don't include it in your lifestyle or wear it, you probably remember this attire from 2010. it's not conventional, yet it's worn by practically everyone. While waiting backstage to win the Best Video award for her song Bad Romance at the 2010 Video Music Awards, Gaga was sewed into it. Vegan music singer Cher clutched a raw meat purse as Gaga gave her acceptance speech, and the hat and boots were made from raw meat as well. When asked about the dress, Lady Gaga said it was created as a protest against the U.S. military's Don't Ask Don't Tell policy and that "pretty soon we're going to have as much rights as the meat on our bones." The iconic dress was met with a variety of reactions from bemused critics and strange looks from other VMA attendees. The dress has been preserved via taxidermy and jerky and is on display in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Marilyn Monroe’s Pink Dress

Although the white party dress from The Seven Year Itch and the transparent jewelled gown she wore when she sang Happy Birthday to John F. Kennedy are both culturally significant, the bright pink iconic dress from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is my favourite. Although it barely appears for a total of seven minutes as Monroe sings "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend," the scene made such an effect on viewers that Madonna mimicked it in her "Material Girl" music video. Despite being a relatively simple strapless floor-length satin dress (save for the enormous bow on the back), the dress has transcended the context of the film and has become its own symbol of femininity, materialism, and the power to get what you want. Not even the masses of diamond accessories sported on Monroe's arms, neck, and ears can detract from the attention paid to the gown.

Jennifer Lopez’s Green Dress

There was no way to predict the dress's cultural significance when Jennifer Lopez wore it for the first time at the 42nd Grammy Awards in 2000. Dress is made of green and blue silk chiffon patterned with a tropical leaf and bamboo theme; it is gathered below the navel and studded with citrine at the waist. This made for a plunging neckline and a slit as high as a thigh, giving the impression of a robe being worn over a bikini. Lopez said that the energy at the awards presentation shifted when she and David Duchovny of X-Files fame came as hosts, and it's easy to understand why. Images of J-Lo wearing this iconic dress were downloaded from the Grammys' website over 600,000 times in the 24 hours after the ceremony, despite Geri Halliwell and Versace having worn it before her. President of Google at the time, Eric Schmidt, stated in 2015 that the dress was virtually single-handedly responsible for the birth of Google Images because of the number of people who were looking for it.

 

Diana’s Revenge Dress

This off-the-shoulder black silk gown, worn by the late Princess of Wales for her first public appearance after her ex-televised husband's admission of adultery, garnered several headlines when Diana made her debut at the Serpentine Gallery. An equally famous seven-strand pearl choker necklace, the clasp of which was concealed under a massive sapphire, accompanied the outfit. Designer Christina Stambolian said that Lady Spencer was plainly upset in her dress, which she called the "Serpentine Cocktail" or the "I'll Show You Dress." The iconic dress, along with Diana's humorous elegance and charm, has lingered in the public's imagination, probably more so than any previous royal outfit, even though it has been almost 25 years since she wore it. What she did was the ultimate middle finger to her ex.

FAQ

Which country has the best dress?

Italy is known as the most fashionable country of the world and thus it has the best dress ever.

What is a classy dress?

Dressing elegantly calls for some restraint, so no low-cut shirts, miniskirts, or tops that expose too much skin. The most common necklines are collared, boat, crew, and V. Necklines like a square, cowl, or scoop neck may be worn for variation.

 

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