Croydon-born model Kate Moss has topped a new poll to discover style icons of each decade from the Forties to the turn of the century.
The supermodel turned designer was voted the most stylish woman of the nineties and was applauded for her laid back look which influenced the style of a generation.
Linda Evangelista and Erin O'Connor won second and third place respectively, with former Spice Girls singer Victoria Beckham coming fourth. Britain’s late Princess Diana and actress Joan Collins were also praised for their fashion savvy during the eighties, while Madonna ruled the decade wearing her daring red lipstick and conical bras.
Blondie singer Debbie Harry's rock-chick style received 43.8% of 70s vote, beating Diana Ross and Bianca Jagger. Former actress, singer and model Bridget Bardot's signature doe-eyed look triumphed in the 60s category, while actresses Audrey Hepburn and Marlene Dietrich were named the earliest style icons.
The poll was taken ahead of next month's Clothes Show Style Awards, which will name the top fashion stars of 2009.
Top four 90s style icons:
1. Kate Moss - 62.5%
2. Linda Evangelista - 12.5%
3. Erin O'Connor - 12.5%
4. Victoria Beckham - 6.3%
Top four 80s style icons:
1. Madonna - 75%
2. Princess Diana - 12.5%
3. Joan Collins - 6.3%
4. Jane Fonda - 6.2%
Top four 70s style icons
1. Debbie Harry - 43.8 per cent
2. David Bowie - 25 per cent
3. Bianca Jagger - 12.5 per cent
4. Diana Ross - 6.3 per cent
Top four 60s style icons:
1. Bridget Bardot - 41.2%
2. The Beatles - 17.6%
3. Edie Sedgwick - 17.6%
4. Twiggy - 11.8%
Top four 50s style icons:
1. Audrey Hepburn - 58.8%
2. Grace Kelly - 29.4%
3. James Dean - 5.9%
4. Ave Gardner - 5.9%
