From Dior's iconic New Look to YSL's legendary Le Smoking suit, these influential photos have played a pivotal role in reshaping the world's perception of fashion.

Fashion is the clearest mirror that reflects changes in historical, cultural, political and social flows. Each period represents a fashion standard associated with a multidimensional context. Therefore, fashion enthusiasts can quickly grasp the changes in fashion over the past 100 years. Join L'OFFICIEL to review influential <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/fashion/female-fashion-photographers-womens-history-month-annie-leibovitz-petra-collins" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fashion photos</a> over the decades.

Christian Dior&#39;s New Look (1947)

After <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/fashion/dior-womens-show-autumn-winter-2023-24-collection-photo-look" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Christian Dior</a> presented the New Look collection in 1947, there were many streams of public opinion expressing extremely strong opposition. They even destroyed Dior dresses and gathered to protest with signs saying "Burn Dior!". This collection was shocking because it was lavish, with flared skirts and lace details, when at that time women often preferred simple and economical outfits. Some people feel frustrated by skirts with tighter waists and longer skirts, when they already enjoy the freedom of functional workwear. Because of concerns that this collection would create a need for more fabric, the Department of Trade banned British Vogue from mentioning Dior. However, the "New Look" marked a change in fashion, ending the era of functional clothing and ushering in a new age of high fashion.

During the exciting 60s in London, Mary Quant initiated the fashion trend of above-the-knee skirts, and model <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/fashion/twiggy-iconic-style-moments-fashion-60s-mod" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twiggy</a> became the symbol of this style. Instead of long and bulky skirts, people prefer to wear shorter skirts, with pockets and combined with tights. Mary Quant describes fashion as "a tool for competing in life outside the home" in her autobiography. This changed the way women dressed, becoming more daring and demonstrating the progressive freedom of the times.

Corinne Day was the photographer who took pictures of <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/fashion/kate-moss-marc-jacobs-countryside-pink-hair-photos" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kate Moss</a> as a teenager, and these photos shaped 90s fashion and marked the dawning of the Cool Britannia movement in the UK. Moss's blurry photography style and body shape have created controversy surrounding the concept of "heroin chic", a beauty associated with the drug heroin. Moss later admitted that working with Corinne Day was an extremely difficult experience, as she often set conditions like "If you don't take off your shirt, I won't choose you as a model for Elle magazine". Although it was hurtful for Moss, these stunning photos helped make her famous and changed her career.

Marilyn Monroe&#39;s JFK dress (1962)

On May 19, 1962, <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/culture/marilyn-monroe-most-iconic-roles" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marilyn Monroe</a> performed at Madison Square Garden in New York and sang "Happy Birthday" to celebrate President John F. Kennedy's birthday. When Marilyn took off her white fur coat, the audience was "shocked" to see the actress wearing a very sexy, body-hugging dress designed by Bob Mackie. The dress was the same colour as Marilyn's skin and was embellished with more than 2,500 crystals. In May 2022, Kim Kardashian wore this dress again at the Met Gala, attracting public attention. However, the dress's designer, Bob Mackie, admitted it was "a big mistake" on his part because the dress was designed specifically for Marilyn Monroe and should not have been worn by anyone else.

Victoria Beckham in a bag ( 2008) <figure id="b700fb39-4c15-4af7-ad35-1eb868ab3c38" data-spacefinder-role="immersive" data-spacefinder-type="model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement" class=" dcr-2xrvww"><div id="img-18" class="dcr-1t8m8f2"><picture class="dcr-evn1e9"><source srcset="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/aa91aa98aab72625cdf93b4878c12e3c18304475/0_0_2598_1714/master/2598.jpg?width=1300&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=none" media="(min-width: 1300px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 1300px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)" /><source srcset="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/aa91aa98aab72625cdf93b4878c12e3c18304475/0_0_2598_1714/master/2598.jpg?width=1300&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none" media="(min-width: 1300px)" /><source srcset="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/aa91aa98aab72625cdf93b4878c12e3c18304475/0_0_2598_1714/master/2598.jpg?width=1140&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=none" media="(min-width: 1140px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 1140px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)" /><source srcset="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/aa91aa98aab72625cdf93b4878c12e3c18304475/0_0_2598_1714/master/2598.jpg?width=1140&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none" media="(min-width: 1140px)" /><source srcset="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/aa91aa98aab72625cdf93b4878c12e3c18304475/0_0_2598_1714/master/2598.jpg?width=1125&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=none" media="(min-width: 980px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 980px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)" /><source srcset="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/aa91aa98aab72625cdf93b4878c12e3c18304475/0_0_2598_1714/master/2598.jpg?width=1125&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none" media="(min-width: 980px)" /><source srcset="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/aa91aa98aab72625cdf93b4878c12e3c18304475/0_0_2598_1714/master/2598.jpg?width=965&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=none" media="(min-width: 740px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 740px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)" /><source srcset="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/aa91aa98aab72625cdf93b4878c12e3c18304475/0_0_2598_1714/master/2598.jpg?width=965&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none" media="(min-width: 740px)" /><source srcset="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/aa91aa98aab72625cdf93b4878c12e3c18304475/0_0_2598_1714/master/2598.jpg?width=725&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=none" media="(min-width: 660px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 660px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)" /><source srcset="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/aa91aa98aab72625cdf93b4878c12e3c18304475/0_0_2598_1714/master/2598.jpg?width=725&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none" media="(min-width: 660px)" /><source srcset="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/aa91aa98aab72625cdf93b4878c12e3c18304475/0_0_2598_1714/master/2598.jpg?width=645&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=none" media="(min-width: 480px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 480px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)" /><source srcset="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/aa91aa98aab72625cdf93b4878c12e3c18304475/0_0_2598_1714/master/2598.jpg?width=645&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none" media="(min-width: 480px)" /><source srcset="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/aa91aa98aab72625cdf93b4878c12e3c18304475/0_0_2598_1714/master/2598.jpg?width=465&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=none" media="(min-width: 320px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 320px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)" /><source srcset="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/aa91aa98aab72625cdf93b4878c12e3c18304475/0_0_2598_1714/master/2598.jpg?width=465&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none" media="(min-width: 320px)" /></picture></div></figure>

In 2008, <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/fashion/victoria-beckham-s-fusion-of-masculine-and-feminine-styles-for-pfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Victoria Beckham</a> was famous for her brown skin and her habit of never smiling in photos. That surprised everyone when she agreed to participate in a humorous advertising campaign by fashion house Marc Jacobs. The photo, taken by German photographer Juergen Teller, shows Victoria Beckham with her bare feet and high heels sticking out of a patterned shopping bag. Recalling the shoot, Juergen Teller said: "I told her, 'You are the most photographed woman in the world. And now, fashion is all about the product... bags and shoes.' .. and you are also a product, right?' She replied, 'Yes, it is.'"
After ten years, Victoria Beckham - now a famous designer - recreated that image with the consent of Marc Jacobs to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the establishment of her own fashion brand.

Yves Saint Laurent&#39;s Le Smoking (1975)

In 1966, <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/fashion/le-smoking-jacket-yves-saint-laurent-alessandro-michele" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yves Saint Laurent</a> launched "Le Smoking" - the first suit for women to wear in the evenings. This idea was inspired by YSL from the silk vests that men often wear to protect their clothes from cigarette ash. YSL's version specifically for women has a softer waist and neater collar. YSL shared that he was impressed by the photo of Marlene Dietrich wearing men's clothes. He believes that for a woman to dress like a man, she needs to show maximum femininity to confront a costume that is not hers. Initially, YSL's luxury customers did not accept these ideas because they thought they were too groundbreaking. But a few months later, he included a similar model in his affordable Ready-to-wear line and they became an instant trend.

Vivienne Westwood&#39;s Sex Shop (1976) <figure id="4318fd28-ba67-4479-8038-7c5e773580b9" data-spacefinder-role="inline" data-spacefinder-type="model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement" class=" dcr-173mewl"><div id="img-30" class="dcr-1t8m8f2"><picture class="dcr-evn1e9"><source srcset="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/efb366ae521234027dcd6c801f95e754ed20b8d1/0_0_4376_4435/master/4376.jpg?width=620&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=none" media="(min-width: 660px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 660px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)" /><source srcset="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/efb366ae521234027dcd6c801f95e754ed20b8d1/0_0_4376_4435/master/4376.jpg?width=620&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none" media="(min-width: 660px)" /><source srcset="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/efb366ae521234027dcd6c801f95e754ed20b8d1/0_0_4376_4435/master/4376.jpg?width=605&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=none" media="(min-width: 480px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 480px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)" /><source srcset="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/efb366ae521234027dcd6c801f95e754ed20b8d1/0_0_4376_4435/master/4376.jpg?width=605&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none" media="(min-width: 480px)" /><source srcset="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/efb366ae521234027dcd6c801f95e754ed20b8d1/0_0_4376_4435/master/4376.jpg?width=445&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=none" media="(min-width: 320px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 320px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)" /><source srcset="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/efb366ae521234027dcd6c801f95e754ed20b8d1/0_0_4376_4435/master/4376.jpg?width=445&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none" media="(min-width: 320px)" /></picture></div></figure>

<a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/fashion/vivienne-westwood-corsets-1987-to-present-day-an-exhibition-starts-may-8th-in-lon" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vivienne Westwood</a> and her partner Malcolm McLaren opened a store called Sex, later renamed Worlds End, on Kings Road in London. This store is famous for its phallic murals and articles about feminism. In addition, products such as whips, chains, rubber skirts and T-shirts with pornographic writing are also sold here.
The portrait depicts a store employee named Pamela Rooke, also known as Jordan. In the photo, she lifts her shirt. Jordan said she's not sure why she did it, but it felt right to her and still feels that way to this day. This doesn't have a sexual connotation, but it has a strong meaning: a young girl who is confident and comfortable with herself. After taking photos, Jordan returned to serving customers as usual.
Sex Shop played an important role in the punk movement and influenced the aesthetics of artists such as Adam Ant and Siouxsie Sioux. In addition, the store is also a meeting place for famous stars such as Sid Vicious, Chrissie Hynde and John Lydon.

Miu Miu&#39;s micro mini (2021) <figure id="874ca384-57fd-4a91-be7e-46c6180b7b1a" data-spacefinder-role="inline" data-spacefinder-type="model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement" class=" dcr-173mewl"><div id="img-32" class="dcr-1t8m8f2"><picture class="dcr-evn1e9"><source srcset="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/b0c75516320750e9f57c24d4540b53f272c493ed/202_0_2746_4563/master/2746.jpg?width=620&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=none" media="(min-width: 660px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 660px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)" /><source srcset="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/b0c75516320750e9f57c24d4540b53f272c493ed/202_0_2746_4563/master/2746.jpg?width=620&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none" media="(min-width: 660px)" /><source srcset="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/b0c75516320750e9f57c24d4540b53f272c493ed/202_0_2746_4563/master/2746.jpg?width=605&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=none" media="(min-width: 480px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 480px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)" /><source srcset="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/b0c75516320750e9f57c24d4540b53f272c493ed/202_0_2746_4563/master/2746.jpg?width=605&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none" media="(min-width: 480px)" /><source srcset="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/b0c75516320750e9f57c24d4540b53f272c493ed/202_0_2746_4563/master/2746.jpg?width=445&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=none" media="(min-width: 320px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 320px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)" /><source srcset="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/b0c75516320750e9f57c24d4540b53f272c493ed/202_0_2746_4563/master/2746.jpg?width=445&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none" media="(min-width: 320px)" /></picture></div></figure>

<a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/fashion/miu-miu-presents-spring-summer-2024-collection-at-the-palais-d-iena" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Miu Miu</a> announced the end of the sweatpants era during the pandemic when it showed off a micro-mini dress design on the Spring/Summer 2022 runway. The dress was low-cut and fitted at the bottom, with a cropped hem. and exposed pockets, giving the impression that a teenage girl had cut her own school uniform with kitchen scissors. The whole world is crazy about this dress. Shopping site Lyst records 900 searches daily, while TikTok is flooded with videos showing how to make a similar dress. When 54-year-old actress Nicole Kidman wore them on the cover of Vanity Fair magazine, a debate about age-appropriate dressing erupted online. And Kidman later defended her style, even saying she "begged" to wear the outfit.

Diana&#39;s athleisure ( 1995 vs 2019) <figure id="d6f9c31b-9fe6-47d4-8108-d818a44438a0" data-spacefinder-role="inline" data-spacefinder-type="model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement" class=" dcr-173mewl"><div id="img-36" class="dcr-1t8m8f2"><picture class="dcr-evn1e9"><source srcset="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/aff0e97e4659c79262b0dc0cb1fbda6642be1e4e/0_10_944_1525/master/944.jpg?width=620&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=none" media="(min-width: 660px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 660px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)" /><source srcset="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/aff0e97e4659c79262b0dc0cb1fbda6642be1e4e/0_10_944_1525/master/944.jpg?width=620&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none" media="(min-width: 660px)" /><source srcset="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/aff0e97e4659c79262b0dc0cb1fbda6642be1e4e/0_10_944_1525/master/944.jpg?width=605&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=none" media="(min-width: 480px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 480px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)" /><source srcset="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/aff0e97e4659c79262b0dc0cb1fbda6642be1e4e/0_10_944_1525/master/944.jpg?width=605&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none" media="(min-width: 480px)" /><source srcset="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/aff0e97e4659c79262b0dc0cb1fbda6642be1e4e/0_10_944_1525/master/944.jpg?width=445&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=none" media="(min-width: 320px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 320px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)" /><source srcset="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/aff0e97e4659c79262b0dc0cb1fbda6642be1e4e/0_10_944_1525/master/944.jpg?width=445&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none" media="(min-width: 320px)" /></picture></div></figure>

As one of the most famous women in the world, <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/fashion/princess-diana-looks-to-inspire-your-fall-wardrobe" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Princess Diana</a> of Wales understood that fashion is an important element of self-expression. She has created memorable moments in her life through her choice of outfits. For example, giving up gloves to shake hands with people with HIV/AIDS or the "revenge dress" that made a strong statement the night Charles confessed to having an affair with Camilla. You can see important events in the late princess's life through such meaningful details. However, there is a large sweatshirt with the words "Fly Virgin Atlantic" printed on it and cycling shorts, nearly 30 years have passed, but still admired by the public. This sweatshirt was originally a gift from Virgin Atlantic airline founder Richard Branson, and in 2019 it was sold to an anonymous buyer for more than &pound;43,000. That same year, in a photo shoot for Vogue Paris, Gen Z model Hailey Bieber recreated this laid-back, sporty style.

Supermodels in white shirts (1988)

When Anna Wintour became editor-in-chief of US Vogue in 1988, she found a photo by German photographer Peter Lindbergh forgotten in a drawer. In the photo, six little-known models (Estelle Lef&eacute;bure, Karen Alexander, Rachel Williams, Linda Evangelista, Tatjana Patitz and Christy Turlington) are wearing <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/fashion/autumn-s-top-trend-the-classic-shirt" target="_blank" rel="noopener">white shirts</a> on Santa Monica beach. This photo was rejected by Anna Wintour's predecessors because they preferred a more traditional and extravagant style.
However, Anna Wintour decided to publish this photo in the magazine and thanks to that, the white shirt became an indispensable item in a woman's wardrobe. Four years later, on the occasion of Vogue's 100th anniversary, the powerful female editor-in-chief promoted the popularity of white shirts by bringing 10 supermodels to wear shirts and tie the belt at the middle of the waist. This time, she chose shirts from the Gap brand, creating a high-fashion style that everyone can easily adopt.

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