8 fashion trends that were started by celebrities

Celebrities have always considered fashion stylists as authorities in fashion world and this can be seen today. Below are eight fashion trends that began with some of the major celebrities in the entertainment circles.

Biker Shorts: While biker shorts were originally a part of cycling wear, they became a popular fashion statement because of Kim Kardashian. They are simple tennis shorts teamed with large jackets and high heels that made her look glamorous and youthful and from this, she pioneered the wearing of biker shorts.

Oversized Sunglasses: Fashion icon Jackie Kennedy Onassis is credited for turning large eyewear from the 1960s into a trend. Her looks have since been copied by fashion-conscious ladies and as such big shades remain in trend with time.

Crop Tops: Crop tops from the most famous video Britney Spears’ “…Baby One More Time…” in the ’90s have become famous as well. This trend has gained quite an impression in the recent past not only among the common society, but celebrities have also been ragging the midriff revealing tops.

Ripped Jeans: However, ripped jeans have origin from punk rock but Madonna first introduced the ripped jeans fashion in the 1980s. She made casual wear, especially ripped jeans look like a fashion statement.

Juicy Couture Tracksuits: Juicy Couture by Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie which sure made velour tracksuits of the early two thousand fashionable. These comfortable but trendy clothes were popularly associated with celebrities’ non-couture style.

Bold Lip Colors: Rihanna with Fenty Beauty was perhaps the first prominent star to enter the beauty market with her shocking lip products. That has led to many people adopting dark lip colors thus making it a very big trend to have bold lips.

Grunge Fashion: In the early 1990s, Kurt Cobain of the band, Nirvana, brought grunge fashion to limelight. His flannel shirts, ripped jeans and the overall layering of clothing banners marked a generation and elevated today's definition of fashion.

Statement Sneakers: Arguably the biggest footwear designer of the decade Kanye West in collaboration with Adidas transformed sneakers into fashion statements with the Yeezy collection. He gave edgy statements to sneakers which he knitted in such a way that they can easily sit both in the category of streetwear and luxury.

 Entertainers not only perform, but they dictate what we wear. Here are the eight trends that demonstrate how this influence affects the clothing and appearance of people. From loud accessories to unprecedented styles, the fashion world refuses to be boring and remains riveted with celebrity looks.