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Before the age of style magazines and entire industries dedicated to clothing trends, many ambitious people looked to the world’s most powerful figures and emulated their clothing decisions to curry favour. As mass media opened up these styles to wider public consumption, so the importance of royal fashion became of as much interest to the average person on the street as it had once been to courtiers. To this day, perhaps more as celebrities than as royals, those with a connection to the great dynasties of the world have huge sway over what clothes and looks are hot in the moment. Here, we’ll take a look back at 20 examples of fashion trends kick-started by royal association.
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