While we have a variety of fashionable shopaholics in our midst, very few can say they've stood the test of time to solidify personal style, and earn the title of being "iconic".
So what does this word iconic mean? What does it stand for? Well according to Wikipedia, “An icon can be a symbol, logo, picture, name, face, person, building or other image that is readily recognized and generally represents an object or concept with great cultural significance to a wide cultural group. A representation of an object or person, or that object or person may come to be regarded as having a special status as particularly representative of, or important to, or loved by, a particular group of people, a place, or a period in history.’
What does iconic mean to me? Its means timeless, elegant beauty that does not fade, that from decades from now we will remember, admire and replicate that particular style or person.
I believe that every single person has their own personal style, even if you are not into fashion there is a particular dress code you stick to, to illustrate your own views on clothes and how people should portray you, address you or respect you.
So who are my style icons? There are so many I can’t even count, how about we start from way back when till recent, from the famous to the non famous people who affect my sense of style.
Let’s start with Aubrey Hepburn, one of the most iconic movie stars and fashion goddesses the world has known. She has appeared in several British movies and won countless awards for her famous roles. One of her most famous roles being in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” where she wore the little black dress made by Givenchy, in the beginning of the film which is cited as one of the most iconic items of clothing in the history of the twentieth century and perhaps the most famous little black dress of all time. In my opinion she has definitely changed the way people think about the little black dress, so versatile and elegant this look can be pulled off by anyone even if you are covering yourself up, definitely a must have in your closet
Victoria Beckman also known as Posh Spice back in the day when I was still in primary school dreaming about being a spice girl. For me she has definitely revolutionised fashion in the sense that she always lived up to her name, never being caught on camera with a bad outfit. She was formally known as a singer to the girl group Spice girls then moved on to a solo career in singing and fashion. She has become better recognised as an international style icon, rather than a music artist in my opinion having started her own successful fashion line.
Some of the “non famous” icons in my life who inspire me is definitely certain family and friends. My mom for example, she is definitely the one who got me into fashion and style in the first place. She is the first person I consult regarding an outfit for a certain occasion and value her opinion about fashion to the highest degree; she has designed from my wedding dress to all my eid outfits from little. My mom being one of five sisters’ definitely helped in the sense that clothes were chopped and changed, borrowed and altered when growing up so they were forced to create their own outfits and looks to suit their own personalities.
Hope you enjoyed my little rant about what and who my style icons are, I believe everything we see and surround ourselves with we pick up and adapt. So surround yourself with gorgeous people inside and out and you can’t go wrong.
