{"id":64007,"date":"2013-10-23T07:00:08","date_gmt":"2013-10-23T12:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/?p=64007"},"modified":"2026-04-01T07:28:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T13:28:55","slug":"best-fashion-trends-of-all-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/fashion-trends\/best-fashion-trends-of-all-time\/","title":{"rendered":"15 best fashion trends of all time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The best fashion trends have staying power. They may drop away from the limelight for a time, but they always come back, better than ever — more wearable and more sophisticated than they were in the previous iteration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Investing in these classic styles is the closest thing to a sure bet in fashion. Take a look and see which pieces you already own, and which should bump to the top of your must-have list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From ancient to recent: The best fashion trends of all time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. The bikini<\/h3>\n\n\n
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The modern-day bikini drew scathing reviews as scandalous fashion when it  debuted in Paris in the summer of 1946. It was named bikini by one of its designers in reference to an atomic testing site, Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands. What a blast, right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. The leather bag <\/h3>\n\n\n
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Coco Chanel\u2019s signature leather black quilted handbag with gold chain straps, officially called 2.55, debuted in February 1955, and set a worldwide standard. Rarely can you walk into a store or shop online and not see all manner of handbags with that iconic look. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Blue jeans<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Blue jeans became official on May 20, 1873, when Levi Strauss and a tailor patented one of the processes to make the denim pants. The blue jean answered the call of Gold Rush miners for sturdy clothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Imagine what the two inventors would say about today\u2019s blue jean styles in neon colors or deliberately tattered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Camouflage <\/h3>\n\n\n
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From a military staple, camouflage clothing has evolved into a long-lasting fashion statement. It\u2019s amazing how designers have whipped the original drab green pattern into shapes, combinations and colors hardly imagined when U.S. troops first prominently sported camo in World War I. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Cuff bracelets<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Egyptian Queens and Pharaohs sported probably the most beautiful and elaborate cuff bracelets in the world. Made of gold and adorned with gemstones, the gleaming jewelry covered much of the lower arm or could be positioned on the upper arm, just shy of the shoulder. Many museum shops have wonderful replicas for sale. Wearing a wide cuff seems so empowering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Cubic zirconia<\/h3>\n\n\n
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No doubt a pair of diamond stud earrings can dress up whatever you’re wearing. But what price will you pay for beauty? Cubic zirconia (CZ) provided a cheaper option for people who couldn’t or didn’t want to pay for real diamonds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CZ was created in a lab by Russian scientists in the 1970s. The man-made stone quickly became known as the best imitation of a diamond. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Leopard print<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Animal prints<\/a> have continually made fashion appearances, but now the leopards, zebras, ocelots, and cheetahs are on a long-running rampage. After one hiatus, the prints came roaring back with their stamp on shoes and any other untouched item, like fingernails. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. The little black dress <\/h3>\n\n\n
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It\u2019s not as though there were no little black dresses during Coco Chanel\u2019s reign. But Chanel\u2019s straight black dress with flowing long sleeves forever changed the fashion landscape when it graced Vogue Magazine in 1926. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. The safari jacket<\/h3>\n\n\n
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The safari jacket became popular as a non-utilitarian piece in the 1950s, years after it was standard for the British colonialists to withstand the African heat. Author Ernest Hemingway helped put it on the fashion map as his dress of choice when he went game-hunting. Yves Saint Laurent sent the jacket down the runway many times beginning in the early \u201960s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Gladiator sandals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n