MADONNA FASHION ICON THEN AND NOW

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MADONNA'S BIRTHDAY

Madonna fashion icon. Happy(belated) birthday Madonna .Since today is Madonnna's 59th birthday it's time to look at the material girl as a fashion icon. . At this point let me tell you that I am a rather new convert to the Madonna fan club. Of course you all know that I a contemporary of the Queen of pop. I was never a huge fan and was  sometimes even critical , I will say I always admired her fashion and style.
Therefore It wasn't until several years ago that I had the opportunity see this super star live in concert. At this point my opinion changed . I was blown away . Furthermore I have asked and received forgiveness from my partner and others for not lauding this great talent sooner. Madonna is the ultimate fashion icon .I will now attempt to make public my contrition.

MADONNA FASHION ICON

Above all else to me Madonna has earned the title of Fashion Icon . Arguably, Madonna is a legendary entertainer both vocally and visually. In fact it goes without saying that Madonna has the talent to create and recreate herself like no other.

While the superstar does not design, her own clothes she is in control of every element that makes up her visual style. Hence her stage costumes are works of art . Since designing is often a solitary endeavor , it is fabulous to see such great collaborations. For example Madonna's wardrobe has been created through partnerships with the greatest of the design world. Ultimately it is a list of the who's who of fashion designers , Thierry Mugler, Jean Paul Gauthier, Christian Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Louis Vuitton, Gucci ,Marchesa , and Givenchy .Therefore I apologize for any names I missed but I make my point.

Furthermore let' s explore explore these iconic looks by decade.

Madonna Fashion Icon -1980's

When you think about clothes worn in the 80s, what is the most popular style that comes to mind? Madonna. The pop icon was discovered and elevated to her most popular days in the 1980’s. Her style was the most copied and sought after look. After all, Madonna was omnipresent in 80s culture, appearing on TV in many music videos, on the big screen in movies, on cassettes in every home and car, and in concert.

Madonna had many looks during the 80s. Her ability to perpetually re-style herself has certainly contributed to the longevity of her career. One was her most iconic looks from the 80s was the wavy hair with highlights. Girls went to the salons in droves to get the “poodle” looking perms so their hair was wavy too. They pulled it up in bows like she did to copy her look in the Borderline video and movie, “Desperately Seeking Susan.” A black tank top, skirt, dirty bleached blonde hair and an attitude.

In my opinion seeing Madonna as Marilyn Monroe in Material Girl was one of her best looks of the 80s. She ended the decade with her first looks of exposed lingerie that changed fashion forever.

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madonna fashion icon

Madonna Fashion Icon - 1990'S

While looking at the fashion of Madonna I look to the 1990's. Into the 90s Madonna continued to push cultural boundaries. In 1990 the pope called for a ban on her sexually charged performances. This was the time that her most iconic look was seen, the cone-shaped bra designed by Jean-Paul Gauthier . In 1993 with the release of her album Erotica and her book Sex Madonna wore military uniforms , s&m bondage clothing and many outlandish costumes.

Throughout the 90s , fans continued to look to Madonna for edgy fashion. Her appearance on the MTV Awards for her performance of Vogue in a extravagant  Marie Antoinette costume. While onstage Madonna pushed the envelope and off stage she relished wearing the best looks of all the biggest designers . 

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Madonna Fashion Icon 2000 to the Present

Since the fashion world changes and evolves every season so does Madonna. No doubt I am not the first or the last to the call the pop star a chameleon. For me to call someone a fashion icon they need to have style and longevity Madonna has both . Accordingly style is that elusive thing that we can't describe .  However we can recognize it and pay homage to it's awesomeness.
Queen of Pop? More like the Queen of Style?

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Madonna Fashion Icon ; Channel Your Inner Fashion Icon

Nili Lotan - camouflage print maxi dress, heres a great option to bring some camo to your life!
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Emerging from Antwerp's avant-garde design scene in the late 80s, Maison Margiela made a name for itself with its experimental and often conceptual approach to design. These long dress gloves are crafted from black calf leather, adding a seditious touch to any outfit.
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Madonna attends the Met Gala 2017 , wearing Moschino Camo print dress merging 80s style layers and accessories including leather gloves.

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Arrive Camo Print Flare Tracksuit Pant- Don't dress like Madonna get inspired camo is a great look for day or evening !!
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Opt for a bold style when choosing this season's footwear. These over-the-knee boots come in a cool camouflage print.

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Madonna Fashion Icon; Express Yourself

MOSCHINO -Cotton Harness Tee
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Faith Connexion Printed Cotton T-Shirt
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T-Shirt With Feminism Slogan Embroidery - 'SAY IT LIKE MADGE DARLING'
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Make a bold statement with your casual styles. This white t-shirt comes with a black 'FEMALES OF THE FUTURE' motif to the front
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MADONNA FASHION ICON-GUCCI

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Gucci's striking pink ruffle dress is from the designer's SS17 collection - this screams Madonna.
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Vibrant floral appliques define Gucci's new collection, classic Madonna style!
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I can see Madonna wearing this pleated black skirt and ruffles from Gucci.
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MADONNA FASHION ICON - VERSACE

MADONNA FASHION ICON

Versace - Greca Key mesh top , a perfect match for our queen of pop.
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This fall 2017 dress from Versace , looks as though it was made for Madonna!
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Work Versace's opulence and elegance into your weekend wardrobe with this stunning 'Signature' print wrap dress from the label's AW17 collection. Madonna style!
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MADONNA FASHION ICON- GIVENCHY

MADONNA FASHION ICON

Givenchy - mix print dress -you don't have to be Madonna to wear this dress but it helps!
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Givenchy - sleeveless zipped mini dress for the stage or street !
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Givenchy's AW17 collection is comprised of essential pieces that represent the label's adored aesthetic.Designed with the material girl in mind!
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MADONNA FASHION ICON - IN CONCLUSION

Finally. darlings I think I have made my point that one of the greatest fashion icons of today is Madonna. I hope through showing her first 3 decades , you agree with me , that fashion has few greater stars than Madonna. Above all else Madonna's style story is a collaboration between her and some great designers. Darlings please leave me some comments and shop the great Madonna inspired fashion . Ciao for now Jandrew