As we mourn the loss of David Bowie, we can't help but reminisce about the British rock star's legacy as a fashion icon.
Bowie's sartorial prowess stemmed from his fearless artistic spirit and effortless ability to change with the times without losing his edge. He blurred gender lines with ultra-glam, over-the-top androgynous looks in his "Ziggy Stardust" days and later adopted a sharp, buttoned-up persona that was anything but stuffy. The '80s were filled with vibrant colored suits, printed overcoats, and flashy accessories. And let's not forget his ever-changing hair. One word: magical. Even with the release of his most recent album "Blackstar," just four days ago, the legend was still serving style supremacy.
We'd be remiss if we didn't point out that Bowie was married to two of the most stylish women to walk the planet -- first to American model Angie Bowie, and then to legendary supermodel Iman for the last 23 years. But while we're sure these ladies had a significant influence on Bowie's attire, it was ultimately the "Space Oddity" singer's inspiring personal style that solidified his spot as a fashion icon.
Bowie allowed his music to organically guide his style. You can't listen to his songs without also imagining him decked out in a sparkly, technicolored, one-legged jumpsuit or shiny tailored suit with the tie draped unknotted around his neck. And the effortless way he wore these awe-inspiring getups was void of the type of self-consciousness and contrivance we often see today. Rather, Bowie's flare for fashion felt wholeheartedly authentic -- so much so that his costumes for the 1986 movie "The Labyrinth" looked as if they came straight from his closet.
In remembrance of Bowie's enduring, badass style that was often imitated but never duplicated, we've pulled together a collection of images that prove he is and will always be a fashion icon.
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