8 Celebrity-Started Fashion Trends

Celebrities have always considered fashion stylists as authorities in the fashion world and this can be seen today. Below are eight fashion trends that began with some of the major celebrities in the entertainment circles.

Biker Shorts: While biker shorts were originally a part of cycling wear, they became a popular fashion statement because of Kim Kardashian. They are simple tennis shorts teamed with large jackets and high heels that made her look glamorous and youthful. From this, she pioneered the wearing of biker shorts.

Oversized Sunglasses: Fashion icon Jackie Kennedy Onassis is credited for turning large eyewear from the 1960s into a trend. Her looks have since been copied by fashion-conscious ladies, and as such, big shades remain in trend with time.

Crop Tops: Crop tops from Britney Spears’ iconic video “…Baby One More Time…” in the ’90s have become famous as well. This trend has gained quite an impression recently, not only among the common society but also among celebrities who are often seen sporting the midriff-revealing tops.

Ripped Jeans: While ripped jeans have their origin in punk rock, Madonna first introduced the ripped jeans fashion in the 1980s. She made casual wear, especially ripped jeans, look like a fashion statement.

Juicy Couture Tracksuits: Juicy Couture tracksuits worn by Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie made velour tracksuits of the early 2000s fashionable. These comfortable but trendy clothes were popularly associated with celebrities’ non-couture style.

Bold Lip Colors: Rihanna with Fenty Beauty was perhaps the first prominent star to enter the beauty market with her shocking lip products. This led to many people adopting dark lip colors, thus making it a very big trend to have bold lips.

Grunge Fashion: In the early 1990s, Kurt Cobain of Nirvana brought grunge fashion to the limelight. His flannel shirts, ripped jeans, and the overall layering of clothing marked a generation and elevated today’s definition of fashion.

Statement Sneakers: Kanye West, in collaboration with Adidas, transformed sneakers into fashion statements with the Yeezy collection. He gave edgy statements to sneakers, which easily sit both in the category of streetwear and luxury.

Entertainers not only perform, but they dictate what we wear. Here are the eight trends that demonstrate how this influence affects the clothing and appearance of people. From loud accessories to unprecedented styles, the fashion world refuses to be boring and remains riveted with celebrity looks.

Source: BBC, Vogue