Celebrity fashion icons

Celebrities have a profound effect on fashion whether they want to or not. What they chose to wear is copied by fans both young and old, and this is nothing new. It has been going on for hundreds of years. Over the last 50 years, there have been some major fashion icons whose style has been copied by their devoted fans, including Jacqueline Kennedy, who influenced an entire generation of women and in more recent times, Diana Princess of Wales. Not all celebs are from show business as these two women prove.

Jennifer Aniston

When Jennifer Aniston took the role of Rachel Green on “Friends”, little did she know that she would become a fashion and style icon. Who knew that women the world over would slavishly copy her hairstyle and great fashion sense? The good news is that Jen almost never makes a misstep and there are certainly few people who are always as well dressed and put together as she is. She is never ostentatious; she chooses styles that suit her figure and are appropriate for the occasion. She doesn’t hide behind her clothes -- she is the canvas and she always stands out.

Katherine, Duchess of Cambridge

When Kate became engaged to Prince William of England, she was immediately thrust into the limelight and her fashion was closely scrutinized. It was noticed that she favored British designers and was not opposed to re-wearing an outfit. In the hard economic times that have hit Europe, this is a very popular trend. Her clothes have caused a sensation and whenever she comes out with a new dress, they fly off the racks. She dresses with style and has the perfect body to showcase a variety of looks, all tasteful.

Victoria Beckham

Since her early days as Posh Spice, Victoria has always had a great sense of style and now she finally can give her fans exactly what they want: her clothes. Her clothing line, which is designed with the modern woman in mind -- modern and very slim, that is affordable and reflects Victoria’s personal taste and style

Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth has a very classic style that is understated but can certainly be glammed up for an evening on the red carpet. She has been a style icon for over 15 years and has shown that it is possible to be red hot and sexy without being trashy. Nobody wears a clinging gown on their very slim figure in a more glamorous way than Gwyneth. Now that she is a mother, her day clothes are a bit more practical but just as stylish, and she still shines when she is out on the town. With her great legs, it is not unusual to see her in a mini skirt or dress.

These are four of the positive celebrity fashion icons that are worth following. There are many others, especially among the young crop of Hollywood stars who are showing great promise of becoming the future celebrity fashion icons.