Unconventional style icons, from Bernie Sanders to Wednesday Addams
Bernie Sanders was rather bemused to discover that he had inspired Balenciaga's fall 2017 collection. However we tend to think that Sanders falls into the rather illustrious category of "unlikely style icon." That many of those in this category don't realise their impact on fashion merely adds to their charm.
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That Bernie Sanders inspired Balenciaga's fall collection speaks to the idea that ideas and vigor are always in fashion. Also that once you find your signature look, you should stick with it. Photo: Mark J. Terrill -
![Flannels? Check. Colour blocking done well? Check. (We'll let the floppy hair that every boy had in the 90s slide). Bill ...]()
Flannels? Check. Colour blocking done well? Check. (We'll let the floppy hair that every boy had in the 90s slide). Bill & Ted had most excellent style. Photo: Orion Pictures -
![Wednesday Addams had gothic chic in spades.]()
Wednesday Addams had gothic chic in spades. Photo: Kinoarchiv -
![Rachel Green on Friends pretty much wore everything the street style set are wearing now. 90s minimalism at its finest.]()
Rachel Green on Friends pretty much wore everything the street style set are wearing now. 90s minimalism at its finest. Photo: NBC -
![Actually let's just take a moment to reflect on this peak 90s style moment. Still relevant.]()
Actually let's just take a moment to reflect on this peak 90s style moment. Still relevant. Photo: NBC via Getty Images -
![Steve Urkel was meant to be a nerd but actually he was super fly.]()
Steve Urkel was meant to be a nerd but actually he was super fly. -
![Not only was Elaine Benes an awkward dancing spirit sister, but her floral dresses and socks were on-point.]()
Not only was Elaine Benes an awkward dancing spirit sister, but her floral dresses and socks were on-point. Photo: NBC -
![George Costanza may have been the most average of average dressers, but that kind of made him a style genius too.]()
George Costanza may have been the most average of average dressers, but that kind of made him a style genius too. -
![How fresh was the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air's style? Way fresh.]()
How fresh was the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air's style? Way fresh. -
![Fran Fine liked her hair big, her shoulder pads bigger and her skirts short. It was, it must be said, an exceptional ...]()
Fran Fine liked her hair big, her shoulder pads bigger and her skirts short. It was, it must be said, an exceptional combination. -
![Buddy Holly's dapper suits and horn rim glasses are still classics today.]()
Buddy Holly's dapper suits and horn rim glasses are still classics today. Photo: Ian Warden -
![Nobody can pop a collar quite like Sherlock Holmes. Sharp as a tack, in mind and aesthetic.]()
Nobody can pop a collar quite like Sherlock Holmes. Sharp as a tack, in mind and aesthetic. Photo: BBC
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