The Unbeatable Trendsetters

The movies have always created front runners as far as fashion trends are concerned.

Yeah, some people have had their individual styles over the years and continue to do so.That's very, very nice. But Babetude like other media people has to keep reminding here(almost an apologetic tone for the ones who we don't know:) that we can only talk about the ones we know, the ones in the limelight.

Some movies and stars have always determined fashion trend. In fact more than the models themselves who become clotheshorses for various designers, it's the actors/ singers who end up setting trends. Not all, but there have been quite a few.

The interesting part is that some are still popular after so many years.

James Dean had slicked-back hair, well worn jeans and a tight white T-shirt that was capped off with a red windbreaker, and of course, a cigarette dangling from his mouth.In fact it's been said that he gave vests a popularity of its own with 'Giant'. It was called the classic greaser look, the cool look.


All youngsters who like to be rebels still adore him.

Well, only the cigarette part needs to be cut out from the look. The stars during that time had the best intentions in mind, but had no idea of the hazards caused by smoking and used it as style statement.It showed attitude but that's about it.




But Jimmy is said to have been quite influenced by Marlon Brando more so his famous pose with the leather jacket on the bike.




Elvis impersonators are still around. It was more hip than classy but those side burns and all that are imprinted in memory. It's likely to be so for a while.




For women the styling part has far more choices.

Well, dressing up is an art and some mastered the art very well indeed!

The classic style of Audrey Hepburn will never grow old. Her fringe and lovely gowns, dresses and gloves have been recreated by Jennifer Love Hewitt, Paris Hilton, Natalie Portman and even outside of USA, Europe and Hollywood.

Her style sense was very evident in movies such as Sabrina and Breakfast at Tiffany's.

I've seen people trying to recreate it in the Bombay film industry too.

She had collaborated fruitfully with the wonderful designer Givenchy and they created magic together. It's an art to recreate magic of that kind.







Grace Kelly's serene look and her bridal gown when she became Princess Grace hasn't gone out of style.People try hard to recreate it and even her very beautiful bouquet.









From outside of the cinema world, Princess Diana was the one who epitomized class, panache and sophistication. Her style grew over the years and became one of the best in the world.Kate Middleton has shown her stylish side a lot and is likely to be compared quite a bit with her late mother-in-law.



Then there was Jacqueline Kennedy and her style was inspired by the best in Europe and America. Millions of women followed her.

Watch her in the classic shift dress...

Katie Holmes is very stylish and well dressed herself. Guess she'll play Jackie on screen quite well! For what I've seen, she looks the part.


These women knew how to carry themselves with class and that's an important aspect of exhibiting classy style.

Now let's talk about some wild style queens...


Veronica Lake did quite a few noir films is known more for her waves and the famous peek-a- boo bangs than her acting. This was a lady who couldn't handle her life well but her style lives on.


She continues to inspire the likes of Jessica Alba, Megan Fox and many more.






Andy Warhol's muse Edie Sedgewick had a sense of style which was totally unlike anyone else in the 60s and she left behind a legacy for youngsters. Shoulder sweeping chandelier earrings, kohl lined eyes, fluttering fake eyelashes, black opaque tights, leotards, fur coats, leopard stripes, and short bleached/silver streaked blond hair made up that unique look.

We still most of it around and she has a strong fan base upto today.






British fashion model Twiggy was too thin but there was something about her that fascinated.Quite an icon, this one was...




Madonna never hid the fact that Marilyn Monroe influenced her widely.
So when Maddona is copied by people over the years, Marilyn is copied as well.






All style gurus unanimously agree that 'Sex and the city' will stay alive for it's chic style and will continue to inspire for a while.








The movie 'Clueless' was a happy teen comedy/romance loosely based on Jane Austen's 'Emma'. It entertained and it's been unanimously agreed that the styling influenced many youngsters of the 90s.The chic styling in the movie is still remembered fondly.








The 'devil wears Prada' is recent movie which showcased the chic style of New York apart from delving deep into some aspects and issues of fashion.



27 Dresses had some funny and outrageous bridesmaid costumes but they still can be liked by anyone with a sense of humor.




The readers are welcome to make additions and talk about other trendsetters.