DRESSING for success

You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it,” said costume designer Edith Head, whose designs sent actresses like Mae West and Marlene Dietrich from the B-list to global stardom.

From the mood-altering properties of colour to the confidence a great outfit gives, clothes are a way for us to send key messages without having to speak.

Here, we trace the upward trajectory of well-known icons, from their first steps onto the public stage, to the evolution of each of their signature ‘power’ styles.

Amal Clooney

PLAYFUL SOPHISTICATION

As a lawyer, Amal sticks to clean lines, knee-length skirts, and colours like red, navy and black. Her public style has shifted since she stepped into focus in 2014.

Going from short printed dresses displaying lean legs, Amal now focuses on sleek silhouettes and longer, fitted gowns. Her yellow dress