Inspiration from the past is what helps lead us to a new future.
As time progresses, our celebrity icons evolve and manifest themselves in new ways. It’s easy to say that everything’s been done, but if that is the case, why do we continue to create, produce and push ourselves?
David Bowie And Lady Gaga
Androgynous Innovators
White sequined blazer, Chicken Lays an Egg, Northside, chickenlaysanegg.com, $22.
Blazer, Sloane Boutique, OTR, sloaneboutique.com, $175; Fringe ice skating dress, Chicken Lays an Egg, Northside, chickenlaysanegg.com, $30; Leather half-gloves, stylist’s own; Silver collar, H&M, $16.95.
Grace Jones And Rihanna
Strong Caribbean-born Singer/Actress/Models
Dress, Topshop, us.topshop.com, $68; Faux fur vest, Sloane Boutique, OTR, sloaneboutique.com, $114; Gold collar, H&M, $12.95; Necklace, H&M, $9.95; Cuff, Topshop, us.topshop.com, $35.
Floral bodysuit, Chicken Lays an Egg, Northside, chickenlaysanegg.com, $11; Levi’s shorts, Chicken Lays an Egg, Northside, chickenlaysanegg.com, $20; Rings, H&M, $12.50 each.
James Dean And The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
Brooding Rebels
Black T-shirt, American Apparel, $20; Trousers, Topman, us.topman.com, $65. Leather jacket, Chicken Lays an Egg, Northside, chickenlaysanegg.com, $65; White T-Shirt, American Apparel, $18; Levi’s, Chicken Lays an Egg, Northside, chickenlaysanegg.com, $22.
Flannel jacket, Sloane Boutique, OTR, sloaneboutique.com, $75; Jeans, H&M, $34.95; Skull ring, H&M, $3.95; Claw ring, H&M, $6.95; Bracelet, Chicken Lays an Egg, Northside, chickenlaysanegg.com, $9; Chain harness, Topman, us.topman.com, $45.
Andy Warhol And Terry Richardson
Pop Culture Photography Icons
Andy: Jacket, tank top and pants, Atomic Number Ten, OTR, atomicnumberten.com, prices upon request; Watch, Timex, Urban Outfitters, $65; Sunglasses, Urban Outfitters, $18.
Edie Sedgewick: Fur jacket, Casablanca Vintage, Northside, casablancavintage.com, $85; Black dress, H&M, $12.95; Scarf, Alexander McQueen, alexandermcqueen.com, $295; Earrings, H&M, $9.95; Ring, H&M, $5.95; Necklace, Chicken Lays an Egg, Northside, chickenlaysanegg.com, $10; Sunglasses, Chicken Lays an Egg, Northside, chickenlaysanegg.com, $8.
Flannel, Chicken Lays an Egg, Northside, chickenlaysanegg.com, $12; Necklace, H&M, $9.95; American flag tank top, Urban Outfitters, $28; Watch, Michael Kors, michaelkors.com, $250; Bull Ring, Topshop, us.topshop.com, $38.
Photography: Annette Navarro
Stylist: Kelsey Wing
Hair and makeup: Phil Saunders
Models (in order of appearance): Brodie, Wings Models; Jess Cornetet, freelance; Angwit, Wings Models; Saquoiah, New View; Conner, Wings Models; Jamie, Wings Models; Ryan, Wings Models; Kelsey, stylist; Skinny Ricky, musician.