The International Women’s Day, March 8th, is coming, and obviously, as women, we have gained a much more active voice in the world of fashion, which for a long time had to follow what society said was a trend. The curious thing is that a lot of these influencers were men, but with the invention of the savior of our generation, the internet and the social media, they have given voice and opportunity of expression to many women, who are strong, independent and full of style. So, we have separated some women who are revolutionizing the present day. And of course, they also fill our feed on social media with amazing looks.
#1 – Iris Apfel
Iris Apfel is a fashion icon, but not a new one, the 96 years old fashionista, decorator and socialite is a North American and was one of the first women to wear jeans in the USA, creating an exclusive style. Forget the less is more rule: Iris does not go unnoticed with her oversized glasses and colorful coats. Owner of an unique personality, which combines with her clothes and gives voice to all her adventures, matches looks with a hand-drawn blouse by the icon Gianni Versace, accessories bought around her numerous trips around the world and a coat of some NY store.
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She became a worldwide highlight by chance, at an exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum in New York, with more than 80 appearances and an audience of 150,000 people. She also won a documentary called ” Iris ” available on Netflix. Watch the trailer!
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#2 – Naomi Campbell
The fashion icon, known for her explosive temperament, has built an empire during her career. She was the first black woman to appear on the covers of French and English Vogue magazines and she also supports various humanitarian causes: Campbell has also contributed, through UNESCO, with funds for the construction of kindergartens in poor countries.
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Naomi uses her influence to highlight the racism in fashion, and has already stated in several interviews the difficulties faced during her career due to her skin color. “When I started, I was not chosen to certain fashion shows because of the color of my skin. I did not let it shake me. Working from an early age, I understood what it meant to be black. I had to try harder. I needed to be twice as good” She said in an interview with the newspaper “O Globo” in 2016.
Campbell also recalls she did not get the cover of a French magazine in the 1980s because she was black, and designer Yves Saint Laurent was outraged and threatened to withdraw his campaigns of the publication so that Campbell achieved the prominence that deserves so much.
#3 – Chiara Ferragni
At 30, Chiara Ferragni became the most influential blogger in the world. She collaborates with several international brands such as Dior, Chanel and Louis Vuitton. With a vintage and contemporary style, she shows in her channel her trips, walks and moments with her husband, Fedez. The couple are even eagerly awaiting the arrival of their first child, Leonardo.
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She began her influence career in 2006 on Flickr, and two years later, with many followers, was inspired by the American bloggers and created the blog The Blond Salad, a personal blog that became her fashion empire. Chiara was the first street style star to give publicity to the Dior designer Maria Grazia with the blouse written “We Should All Be Feminists”, quoting Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
#4 – Maria Grazia Chiuri
Maria Grazia is the first woman to command Dior and the first to highlight women’s empowerment. Her white t-shirts with the phrase ‘we should all be feminists’ were a fever all over the world: famous women and common people wore and still wear this shirt, which was a significant change in the Dior collection.
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Chiuri told Elle magazine: “Women are everywhere. They are artistic directors like me. They are running their own businesses. They are in the ateliers, the offices, the directories, the stores. They are our customers.”