As style icon and designer CoCo Chanel says: ‘fashion fades, but style remains the same’; and there are some women who have patented their own style for others to follow. As the Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week comes to a close, we’ve come up with our own list of stylish women who frequently ‘rip the runway’ with their everyday style. Whether you’re a fan of their dress or not so much, these fashionistas have made their mark, and we love it! From daring and bold to soft and chic, check out our list of five of the most stylish modern-day mesdames.
Rihanna
Her Style: Since her debut as the long hair ‘Pon de Replay’ singer, Rihanna has done a complete style transformation. Now the pop star is considered one of the most stylish women and has graced every fashion magazine known to fashion lovers. From her classic looks in designers like Gucci and Vera Wang to her ‘pop rocker chic’ attire, Rihanna reinvents her style daily. Oh, and her hair color too.
Why We Love It: Whether we love or frown upon some of her daily, risqué style choices, we love the fact that she’s bold and experiments with different colors, patterns, and prints.
Michelle Obama
Her Style: Michelle Obama’s style has been compared to former First Lady, Jackie Kennedy. A fashionable woman with a modern approach to dressing, our current First Lady blends pieces from high-end and off-the-rack to create her own look. It’s feminine, classy, yet modern.
Why We Love It: Michelle’s style is chic but often incorporates modern pieces. We love that she isn’t our typical First Lady in boring, neutral colored suits and other unflattering pieces. When it comes to conservative chic, Mrs. O has patented the look as her own.
Erykah Badu
Her Style: In a world of right, Erykah Badu tends to go left. Her style is the opposite of a trend and reflects her wild, sporadic imagination.
Why We Love It: Besides the fact that she has ‘converted’ most of the men she has dated styles to match her own, we love a woman who isn’t afraid to ditch the trends and create her own style.
Mary J Blige
Her Style: Say what you will about MJB, but her sense of style has come a long way. The Queen of Hip Hop and R&B is the epitome of urban chic meets glam.
Why We Love It: While Mary’s style is sophisticated, it still possesses enough ‘swagger’ to differentiate her from other stylistas.
Iman
Her Style: Iman’s style is reminiscent of style icon Audrey Hepburn. And it’s only natural for us to see the similarities, as Iman as credited the ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ star as being her style inspiration.
“She was young and gracious. I mean, the reason she looks like that is because she is innately gracious. So I gravitate toward that [look], but more Hot.” Iman has said about her style in relation to Audrey Hepburn.
Why We Love It: Since her modeling career began in 1976, the Somalian beauty has been a muse for Designers like Donna Karan, Calvin Klein and Yves Saint Laurent. Coupled with the fact that the ** former supermodel can twenty something year old women a run for their money, what’s not to love about Iman’s chic style?
