Sparkles, onesies, and androgynous outfits made him a style star.
Heres a look at how Bowie, whodied Sunday after an 18-month battle with cancer, changed fashion forever.
He reinvented himself with every album release; a nod to the power of creative wardrobe styling.
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You never knew what to expect and it made you want more and more of him.
He had such an understanding of what it meant to live in the moment.
I think that was such an important voice, especially now when you think of the transgender community.
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He represented individual expression, which so many makeup and clothing companies are doing now.
And for the record, fashion designers are still inspired by use Bowies fierce style.
Now, looking at runway trends you dont know whats for a women or men, says Ambrose.
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Saint Laurents latest collection is a great example of that.
Without David Bowie, theres no Madonna, Elton John or Lady Gaga, saysMindy Projectdesigner Salvador Perez.
But Bowie didnt do it for sheer shock factor.
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Says Perez: For him, it wasnt about being outrageous.
It was natural, artistic expression.
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