The 25 Most Iconic Looks from the Art World

Art legends and their iconic looks.

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While lots of artists are known for their the art they make, others become known for a greater narrative that surrounds their work. Oftentimes, that includes a style they pioneer or repeat, through clothes, accessories, and hairstyles. From Terry Richardson's aviators and flannels to John Baldessari's beard, these trademark have become staples of these artists, their personas, and ultimately "the art world."

Whether it be something adopted with a purpose, like Banksy's hoodie, or a look that was natural, such as Frida Kahlo's unibrow, the result is the same—these iconic looks have become inseparable from the artist. The looks that these artists proudly display have become iconic and representative of who they are. This list of 25 Iconic Looks from the Art World celebrates those looks as definitive parts of the artists and their work. 

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25. Terence Koh's All-White Ensembles and Sunglasses

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24. Edie Sedgwick's Chandelier Earrings and Panty Hose

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23. Julian Schnabel's Yellow Sunglasses

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22. John Baldessari's Beard

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21. Chuck Close's Glasses and Patterned Outfits

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20. Jeanne-Claude Denat de Guillebon Bright Red Hair

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19. JR's Sunglasses and Fedora

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18. David Lynch's Hair and Buttoned Up Collar

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17. Gilbert and George's Suits

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16. Erwin Wurm's Folded Trench Coats

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15. Dash Snow's Hair and Hat Combo

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14. Banksy's Hoodie

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13. Jeffrey Deitch's Glasses

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12. Jean-Michel Basquiat's Dreads

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11. Salvador Dali's Moustache

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10. Louise Nevelson's Hats and Head Scarves

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9. Frida Kahlo's Unibrow and Dresses

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8. Andy Warhol's Blonde White Coif

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7. Joseph Beuys' Felt Suits

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6. Yoko Ono's Sunglasses and Hat

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5. Marina Abramovic's Red Dress Worn During "The Artist is Present"

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4. Knight Landesman's Suits

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3. Yayoi Kusama's Polka Dot Ensemble

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2. Terry Richardson's Plaid Shirts and Aviators

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1. Bill Cunningham's Suit

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