U.S. Celebrity Fashion: How a nation is formed by fashion
The United States has long been at the forefront of global pop culture, and nowhere is this more evident than in the realm of celebrity fashion. From the silver screen icons of the Golden Age of Hollywood to the influencers and reality stars dominating today’s social media, celebrity fashion in the U.S. has played a defining role in shaping not only domestic trends but global style sensibilities. It is a culture that transcends mere clothing and enters the realms of identity, branding, power, and influence. A Historical Snapshot The early years of Hollywood in the 1920s and 1930s marked the beginning of celebrity fashion culture in the United States. Stars like Greta Garbo, Jean Harlow, and Clark Gable were more than actors—they were trendsetters. The fashion sensibilities of Americans from coast to coast were influenced by their fashion choices, which studio costume designers frequently curated. The rise of glossy magazines like Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar during this period hel...