1. The epitome of the lessismore debonair gent, Cary Grant never failed to look absolutely dashing in his signature sharp Savile Row and luxe Italian tailoring. .....
2. From dodgy beginnings sarongs and tacky leather outfits, anyone? David Beckham has blossomed into a fully fledged fashion pro, whether hes suited and booted, or kicking back in jeans. .....
3. Marlon Brandos badboy biker style during the 50s the tough leather jacket, white T and jeans combo was groundbreaking at the time and adopted by disaffected youth the world over. .....
4. The man who inspired an early 10s fashion trend, Sherlock chic, Benedict Cumberbatch has won plaudit after plaudit for his floorsweeping coats, exquisite evening suits and general allround finesse. .....
5. Despite those gaudy 70s stage costumes, Elvis makes it into ourselection thanks to his trailblazing 50s and 60s looks, from the slick pompadour hair to the colourful snappy suits. .....
6. Yes, he can take himself and his style too seriously, but theres no denying Kanye Wests take on urban luxe has cemented his fashion icon status. .....
7. Steve McQueen is the quintessential mans man fashion icon, and words such as simple, allAmerican and masculinesum up his winning sense of style. .....
8. When it comes to style, theres only one incarnation of 007 that matters: Sean Connerys. His Bond getup the threepiece suits with plain skinny ties and impeccable DJs is truly iconic. .....
9. Like his legendary guitarplaying style, Jimi Hendrixs fashion knowhow as illustrated by the flamboyant shirts, military jackets and velvet trousers has been much imitated but rarely bettered. .....
10. TheGet Carterstar pretty much defined the mod look of the 60s, working a rollneck, slick Italianstyle suit and shiny pair of loafers better than anyone. .....
12. Like his quirky film roles, Johnny Depps style is anything but conventional, and though he may not get it right all the time his fondness for jewellery can be a bit much all credit to him forbeing individual. .....
13. Along with his Rat Pack buddies, Frank Sinatra was always impeccably turned out and back in the day, accessorised with gold cufflinks and his trademark fedora. The suave crooner personified. .....
14. Not afraid to take sartorial risks, Pharrell Williams has scored headlines and internet memes devoted to his kooky fashion choices. Who could forget that Vivienne Westwood hat? .....
15. He may have been more focused ondesigning for othersthan onhis personal sense of style, but the revered French designer never put a foot wrong in the sartorial stakes. .....
17. A bona fide fashion chameleon, David Bowies many looks, from Ziggy Stardust androgyny to the smartly suited Thin White Duke have influenced youth culture and top designers alike. .....
18. The veryimage of an archetypal smooth, beautifully dressed Italian gentleman, the actor Marcello Mastroianni will go down in fashion history for his effortless sense of style;what he wore was always supersmart but never overdone. .....
19. Dubbed the Godfather of Style, the Italian business mogul Gianni Agnelli was renowned for his superior sense of style and unique sartorial trademarks, such as wearinghis watch over his shirt sleeve. .....
20. The modernday dandy Andr 3000 regularly provides a masterclass inhow to pull off preppy cool. His bright golfwearesque ensembles are spot on. .....
21. Revolutionary at a time when everyone was wearing paisley shirts and flares, the Ramones uniform of skinny jeans, vintage Ts and shrunken leather jackets has become the goto indierock band look. .....
