Fashion Icons - Poster Assignment: Marie Antoinette

What Is a Fashion Icon?

A fashion icon isn’t defined by their job or fame—it’s all about their personal style and the influence they have on others. Fashion icons aren’t the ones chasing every new trend. Instead, they have their own unique style and don’t feel the need to follow what everyone else is wearing.

They don’t jump on every popular look—like the latest bold color or trend—just to stay noticed. They wear what feels right to them. Their style might not always match what’s trending in the fashion world at the moment, but it doesn’t have to.

Fashion icons often set trends just by being themselves, not because they’re trying to.


Marie Antoinette: A True Fashion Influencer


           

       Marie Antoinette with a Rose, Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun French,1783

Marie Antoinette might be the most famous woman in history when it comes to fashion. Her style made a huge impact during her lifetime—and it's still inspiring fashion today. Here’s how she did it.

Your Poster Must Include:

  • Title:
    Marie Antoinette: A Fashion Icon

  • A short bio:

    • Who was she?

    • Why is she remembered today?

  • Her Fashion Legacy:

    • At least 3 ways she influenced fashion

    • Examples: fabrics she wore, hair styles, silhouettes, trends she started

  • Design Elements:

    • Include at least 3 images (paintings, fashion recreations, etc.)

    • Use color and layout to reflect the style and luxury of her time

  • Your Opinion:

    • One short paragraph: Do you think she would still be a fashion icon today? Why or why not?