Rarely out of the media spotlight thanks to his endless sports hosting duties, Gary can carry off formal, casual and sporty at the drop of a cap. Gary Lineker on Have I Got News For You, via: BBC/Hat Trick/Richard Kendal
The latest in a generation to sell the idea of the cool, suave and sophisticated, yet slightly angst-laden Englishman, Colin is a key pillar in film society, where his fashion seems as timeless as his slightly unkempt hair.
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While we usually see him dressed in whatever his latest movie requires, when out of character, the man is nothing but dapper and charming across endless magazine covers and red carpets. Probably in the running for any quintessential Englishman award, Mr. Nick recently celebrated his 71st birthday and shows no sign of slowing down, or letting his standards slip.
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The fact he's usually attired in a very smart shirt, tie and jacket (who knows what he wears below the Countdown desk) means he's a very smart part of the daytime TV furniture. The fact he's not afraid to send himself up, is another key part of the recipe for icon success.Ĭoming to celebrity rather late in life thanks to his stint as Lord Sugar's advisor on The Apprentice, Nick shows there always room for brains on the list of essential features for an icon. A true advert for clean living, he looks good dressed in anything, but off stage is rarely nothing if not immaculate. That leaves the man as something of an enigma, which is always good for an icon, and those sharp cheek bones don't hurt at all, even though he's been hiding behind a beard for the last year. By letting his music do the talking, Sting limits his public comments to charity work, political issues and good causes. With her ultra-shiny boyish crop and sharply tailored suits, she had a huge impact on the fashion of the age.He may be in his 60s, but he's still touring the world like a trooper. On the screen, actresses Greta Garbo and Anna May Wong were known for their truly showstopping accessories, but when it came to the emergence of the androgynous look, aka La Garconne, Louise Brooks paved the way.
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Not a Strictly fan? All you need to know is that the vigorous, energetic steps lent themselves to utterly decadent outfits, adorned with feathers, beads, fringing and sparkly embellishments – demonstrated perfectly by dancer Josephine Baker's glitzy costumes. Across the pond, growing contempt for Prohibition meant that speakeasies (illicit drinking clubs) were rife, as were wild dance crazes such as the Charleston. The flapper look was all the rage among young women across Europe and the USA, consisting of 'short' skirts –hems that rested at knee level – bob hairstyles and slinky slip-style dresses. Naturally, not everyone sustained affluent lifestyles, but those who were rich enough to partake absolutely made the most of the truly dynamic decade.
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