Movies influence on fashion: What actors and actresses are seen wearing in movies influences what people wear everyday. This creates the fashion trends seen in different time periods.
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The 1970's movie star Leigh Taylor-Young is pictured in different patterned dresses which display the fashion in the 70's. This Vouge article says how Leigh enjoys different prints while also promoting her movies.
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In the summer during the 1980s big sunglasses were a trend. All the movie stars wore big sunglasses as a fashion statement and to shield from the flashing lights of the paparazzi. Everyone wanted to dress like their favorite movie stars so of course, the public jumped on this trend.
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The 1995 film Clueless is all about fashion. Cher, the main character, completely reinvents the look of the new girl at her school to fit the LA '90s fashion trends. This movie contains many great examples of mid-90's fashion while also telling a fun story.
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