Movies and shows that changed the way we dress

'Risky Business' (1983), 'Flashdance' (1983), 'Clueless' (1995), 'Almost Famous' (2000), 'Bonnie and Clyde' (1967), 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' (1961), 'Miami Vice' (1984–1989), 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' (1982), 'Urban Cowboy' (1980), 'SATC' (1998–2004), 'Annie Hall' (1977), 'It Happened One Night' (1934)

Film and fashion go hand in hand, so it's only natural that they influence each other. But while many movies and TV shows mirror what's going on in the world in terms of fashion, others go a step further and become trendsetters. Many of us have drawn inspiration from a particular character we like, but in this gallery you'll find the characters that have made a real impact in the way many people around the world dressed.

Browse through and get to know the movies and TV shows that changed fashion.

'Risky Business' (1983)

'Risky Business' (1983), 'Flashdance' (1983), 'Clueless' (1995), 'Almost Famous' (2000), 'Bonnie and Clyde' (1967), 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' (1961), 'Miami Vice' (1984–1989), 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' (1982), 'Urban Cowboy' (1980), 'SATC' (1998–2004), 'Annie Hall' (1977), 'It Happened One Night' (1934)

All it took was for Tom Cruise's character, Joel, to wear them, and they suddenly became cool again! Sales went up by 50% following the film's release.

'Flashdance' (1983)

'Risky Business' (1983), 'Flashdance' (1983), 'Clueless' (1995), 'Almost Famous' (2000), 'Bonnie and Clyde' (1967), 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' (1961), 'Miami Vice' (1984–1989), 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' (1982), 'Urban Cowboy' (1980), 'SATC' (1998–2004), 'Annie Hall' (1977), 'It Happened One Night' (1934)

The off-the-shoulder trend became huge in the '80s, thanks to Jennifer Beals' character, Alex. But the look was actually invented by the actress herself.

'Clueless' (1995)

'Risky Business' (1983), 'Flashdance' (1983), 'Clueless' (1995), 'Almost Famous' (2000), 'Bonnie and Clyde' (1967), 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' (1961), 'Miami Vice' (1984–1989), 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' (1982), 'Urban Cowboy' (1980), 'SATC' (1998–2004), 'Annie Hall' (1977), 'It Happened One Night' (1934)

Probably one of the most quintessential '90s movies when it comes to fashion, Cher Horowitz (Alicia Silverstone) and her 'Clueless' crew made plaid hugely popular!

'Almost Famous' (2000)

'Risky Business' (1983), 'Flashdance' (1983), 'Clueless' (1995), 'Almost Famous' (2000), 'Bonnie and Clyde' (1967), 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' (1961), 'Miami Vice' (1984–1989), 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' (1982), 'Urban Cowboy' (1980), 'SATC' (1998–2004), 'Annie Hall' (1977), 'It Happened One Night' (1934)

Penny Lane (Kate Hudson) inspired not only moviegoers, but also fashion designers with her '70s rock style.

'Bonnie and Clyde' (1967)

'Risky Business' (1983), 'Flashdance' (1983), 'Clueless' (1995), 'Almost Famous' (2000), 'Bonnie and Clyde' (1967), 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' (1961), 'Miami Vice' (1984–1989), 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' (1982), 'Urban Cowboy' (1980), 'SATC' (1998–2004), 'Annie Hall' (1977), 'It Happened One Night' (1934)

Faye Dunaway wearing a stylish beret in the movie was a fashion game-changer at the time.

'Breakfast at Tiffany's' (1961)

'Risky Business' (1983), 'Flashdance' (1983), 'Clueless' (1995), 'Almost Famous' (2000), 'Bonnie and Clyde' (1967), 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' (1961), 'Miami Vice' (1984–1989), 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' (1982), 'Urban Cowboy' (1980), 'SATC' (1998–2004), 'Annie Hall' (1977), 'It Happened One Night' (1934)

Often quoted as one of the most influential movies in fashion history, 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' also changed the way women dressed.

'Miami Vice' (1984–1989)

'Risky Business' (1983), 'Flashdance' (1983), 'Clueless' (1995), 'Almost Famous' (2000), 'Bonnie and Clyde' (1967), 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' (1961), 'Miami Vice' (1984–1989), 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' (1982), 'Urban Cowboy' (1980), 'SATC' (1998–2004), 'Annie Hall' (1977), 'It Happened One Night' (1934)

Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas played the stylish detectives Crockett and Tubbs. But unlike other cop shows, they wore bright and colorful clothes.

'Risky Business' (1983), 'Flashdance' (1983), 'Clueless' (1995), 'Almost Famous' (2000), 'Bonnie and Clyde' (1967), 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' (1961), 'Miami Vice' (1984–1989), 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' (1982), 'Urban Cowboy' (1980), 'SATC' (1998–2004), 'Annie Hall' (1977), 'It Happened One Night' (1934)

"Before Miami Vice, adult males were not often in the habit of wearing T-shirts under sports coats or shoes minus socks. Most guys without ties in the 1980s would have been considered slobs or candidates for the unemployment line. Pastel-colored trousers were reserved for caddies, pastel-colored vehicles for pimps," said The New York Times' Guy Trebay.

'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' (1982)

'Risky Business' (1983), 'Flashdance' (1983), 'Clueless' (1995), 'Almost Famous' (2000), 'Bonnie and Clyde' (1967), 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' (1961), 'Miami Vice' (1984–1989), 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' (1982), 'Urban Cowboy' (1980), 'SATC' (1998–2004), 'Annie Hall' (1977), 'It Happened One Night' (1934)

Penn's character was a big Vans fan, with black-and-white checkerboard being his favorite pair.

'Urban Cowboy' (1980)

'Risky Business' (1983), 'Flashdance' (1983), 'Clueless' (1995), 'Almost Famous' (2000), 'Bonnie and Clyde' (1967), 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' (1961), 'Miami Vice' (1984–1989), 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' (1982), 'Urban Cowboy' (1980), 'SATC' (1998–2004), 'Annie Hall' (1977), 'It Happened One Night' (1934)

You might think John Travolta made an impact in '70s fashion with 'Saturday Night Fever' (1977), but it was 'Urban Cowboy' that got people to copy his look.

'Risky Business' (1983), 'Flashdance' (1983), 'Clueless' (1995), 'Almost Famous' (2000), 'Bonnie and Clyde' (1967), 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' (1961), 'Miami Vice' (1984–1989), 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' (1982), 'Urban Cowboy' (1980), 'SATC' (1998–2004), 'Annie Hall' (1977), 'It Happened One Night' (1934)

Even country bars across the US started to get more customers, and country music suddenly started climbing up in the charts!

'SATC' (1998–2004)

'Risky Business' (1983), 'Flashdance' (1983), 'Clueless' (1995), 'Almost Famous' (2000), 'Bonnie and Clyde' (1967), 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' (1961), 'Miami Vice' (1984–1989), 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' (1982), 'Urban Cowboy' (1980), 'SATC' (1998–2004), 'Annie Hall' (1977), 'It Happened One Night' (1934)

The shoe designer became a household name as a result. "When the business took off in the '90s, I knew that we were doing something popular but I didn't think about being famous. It never occurred to me that something like that could happen," said Blahnik.

'Annie Hall' (1977)

'Risky Business' (1983), 'Flashdance' (1983), 'Clueless' (1995), 'Almost Famous' (2000), 'Bonnie and Clyde' (1967), 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' (1961), 'Miami Vice' (1984–1989), 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' (1982), 'Urban Cowboy' (1980), 'SATC' (1998–2004), 'Annie Hall' (1977), 'It Happened One Night' (1934)

The wardrobe was supplied by iconic fashion designer Ralph Lauren, but it was the actress who put the outfits together.

'It Happened One Night' (1934)

'Risky Business' (1983), 'Flashdance' (1983), 'Clueless' (1995), 'Almost Famous' (2000), 'Bonnie and Clyde' (1967), 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' (1961), 'Miami Vice' (1984–1989), 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' (1982), 'Urban Cowboy' (1980), 'SATC' (1998–2004), 'Annie Hall' (1977), 'It Happened One Night' (1934)

While most movies and shows on this list are about fashion items that became popular, this one in particular is about getting rid of a popular one instead.

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