13 of the Most Fashionable People Throughout History – They Had Real Style

9) Sarah Bernhardt

One of the first well-known actresses to play in motion pictures after a long career acting and directing in the theater, Bernhardt’s fame and sense of drama informed all her fashion choices, most notably a love of fine dresses and large hats.

10) Sergei Diaghilev

Creator of the Ballet Russes, this savvy entrepreneur was a well-known snappy dresser. And his fashion sense extended to the ballet as well, as he hired designers like Coco Chanel to create the iconic costumes for the ballerinas.

11) Coco Chanel

The gender-bending Coco Chanel made waves across the world with her Parisian boutique. Seen below in breton stripes and slacks, her style tended towards a tailored fit and a modern feel- even in the 1920s!

12) Rene Lacoste

The famous sportswear brand indeed was created by this champion tennis player. Searching for a comfortable yet stylish shirt to play tennis in, Lacoste created the now iconic shirt that folks are still wearing today. And the crocodile emblem? It came from Lacoste’s nickname on the tennis court.

13) Jackie Kennedy

Always the figure of style and grace, First Lady Jackie Kennedy epitomized the classic ’60s look with her boxy coats, pillbox hats, and bouffant hairstyles.

These fashionable figures made history and determined styles we are still wearing to this day! If you love fashion then click “Next Page” for a look at the style of the beloved Audrey Hepburn!