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The Beatles
Named Time's all-time top fashion icons, The Beatles brought in the sharp look that would later become instrumental in mod culture. Copy-cats adopted their shaggy hair and moustaches. And does anyone not own a pair of John Lennon sunnies? Image: James Vaughan/Flikr -
The Who
"The Who are clearly a new form of crime ... anti-social and armed against the bourgeoisie," wrote The Daily Telegraph in the 1960s when young, cashed-up Londoners were more than happy to spend on the latest fashions. Out of their post-war frivolousness came fashion from France and Italy, and out of that came the mod sub-fashion of the early 1960s - the poster boys of which quickly became bands such as The Who and other R&B and jazz artists. Image: zosoiv71/Flikr -
David Bowie
Although he achieved his first mainstream success with number-one single Fame on the week of September 20 1975, Bowie's earlier work defined funk, and later the glam rock style of the following years. He also worked statement make-up long before Lady Gaga did. -
MTV brings music home
MTV's launch on August 1 1981 signalled the start of the era of music videos. Broadcasting right into homes in the US paved the way for the next round of big cultural icons, including Madonna and Michael Jackson. -
Madonna
No one has consistently re-invented fashion like Madonna. Over 30 years she's worked goth, 80s club-house and slim-line vogue. She bared it all (at least her top-half) for fashion - or perhaps attention - and because of it all, has proven her immense staying power. Image: MissChampers/Flikr -
Vanilla Ice
Music icons don't always get it right, and Vanilla Ice and his shaved eyebrows are testimant to the fact. Image: lanuiop/Flikr -
Nirvanna
Grunge hair, clothes and skills (skateboarding) became the staple of the 90s with band Nirvanna as inspiration. The band's track Smells Like Teen Spirit is still seen as having defined a generation. -
Kanye West
West became somewhat of a hip-hop icon following the release of his debut album, but in truth he's just one of a series of hip-hop and rap personas that have influenced fashion. From the sport jerseys of the mid 90s to the baggy MC Hammer style pants sported most recently by Justin Bieber, rap and hip-hop is still shaping fashion. Image: dpwolf/Flikr -
Lady Gaga
Think music and fashion and you think Lady Gaga. Sure, Katy Perry and Nicki Minage come close, but Gaga with all that we loved in Poker Face and Just Dance (the hair, the leotards) was the first. Image: Eva Rinalde/Flikr -
Florence Welch
Florence's flair for drama with her ruby hair and perchance for sweeping gowns set Rolling Stone magazine claiming she alone was the catalyst for the re-emergence of celestial evening gowns in Fall 2012. Image: w. fox/Flikr -
Lana Del Rey
Lana Del Rey's debut studio album Born to Die brought mimic fake flower circlets into bloom. Her tumbling tresses evoke a similar vintage feel to those of fellow singer Florence Welch, but her day-to-day jeans and tee combos are sure to see casual dress become staple this summer. Image: Silences à gogo/Flikr
