Pride Month: Queer fashion icons influencing history and pop culture

Pride month is the perfect time to celebrate some of the most incredible trailblazers through queer history. From influential artists to fashion pioneers, these icons have inspired generations, giving us some of the most iconic fashion moments and becoming trendsetters over the years.

Billy Porter at The Fashion Awards 2021

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Cher Backstage at the 59th Academy Awards

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Janelle Monáe at the 2022 Met Gala

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Elton John in one his most iconic looks of all time

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Lady Gaga walking the red carpet of the 2019 Met Gala

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RuPaul at the 1995 VH1 Fashion & Music Awards

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Diana Ross performs in Central Park in 1983

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Freddie Mercury on stage in Oakland, 1982

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Madonna at the Blond Ambition World Tour

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Grace Jones at the 1983 Grammy Awards.

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Dolly Parton performing ‘Dolly’ in 1987

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Boy George Performs At Hammersmith Odeon In London

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Marlene Dietrich in the 1930 film ‘Morocco’

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Lil Kim wearing the iconic purple jumpsuit at the 1999 MTV VMAs

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David Bowie portraying Ziggy Stardust onstage

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