10 Biggest Style Icons In Music History

By Jenna Cousins /

10. David Bowie David Bowie, by all intents and purposes, could easily fill every single slot on this top ten. While the man who has launched a thousand Vogue covers and been an huge influence on the world of fashion may seem like an obvious choice, there is no doubt that he has earned his place as a master of tying music and style together in beautiful harmony. With each new album that Bowie chose to release, he never failed to adopt a stunning aesthetic to go alongside, effortlessly pushing forward with new styles and concepts, and in doing so effectively making his music a three-dimensional experience. Now in 2013, over forty years since his reign of brilliance began, thousands of people are currently flocking to London€™s V&A museum to gain a closer look and understanding of the beautiful, striking and ground-breaking clothes which signified each of his many diverse looks. Which ever era of Bowie you prefer; extravagant jumpsuits, tailored suits or anything in between, his ability to make an all-encompassing artistic statement has really been unparalleled, and in setting such a blueprint he has paved the way for most of the others in this list.

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