Her style: Effortless, elegant, sexy

When the name Diane von Furstenberg comes up, most fashion buffs instantly think one thing: The wrap dress. It was she that invented the famous garment in 1974, which swiftly became a style sensation. And though von Furstenberg still loves the wrap dress ("How can I not?" she told Harper's Bazaar. "It paid ... all my bills."), she is defined by more than a flattering silhouette.

Like Carolina Hererra, Belgian-born von Furstenberg also made many an appearance at Studio 54 in the '70s, when Andy Warhol captured her feline likeness in his pop art portraits. Since then, she has established herself as a symbol of both feminine style and power.

"I like to think that my style ... [is] effortlessly elegant and sexy," she said in an interview with Harper's Bazaar. "I think the word effortless is very important. I think that that creates an ease and a confidence, because I think there's nothing more beautiful than a woman who's confident." Bold prints, flattering silhouettes and a strong sense of self make DVF a household emblem of style.

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Her style: Glamorous, sumptuous, structured

Discovered by photographer Peter Beard at Nairobi University in Kenya, Somalia-raised fashion model Iman graced the pages of American Vogue in 1976 and soon became the muse for high-end designers from Gianni Versace to Yves Saint-Laurent. In addition to being one of the first-ever black supermodels, Iman is also the founder of the eponymous cosmetics line for women of color.

"When I was modeling, you have to wear whatever they ask you to," Iman told WWD. "When I stopped, I started wearing silhouettes that really work for me." Since then, Iman's style has been defined by luxurious fabrics and structured cuts, such as cashmere sweaters, tailored suits and palazzo pants (her favorite) -- never finished without a piece of statement-making jewelry.

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Her style: Edgy, seductive, "porno-chic"

Though smoky-eyed former Vogue Paris Editor-in-Chief Carine Roitfield has been referred to as "the queen of porno-chic," she prefers "erotic-chic" or "rock and roll."

"Porno, you show everything," the fashion writer and stylist told the Observer. "Erotic, you are dreaming about something, about another world.... I try not to show everything." Semantics aside, Roitfield's ever-tousled hair, dark eye makeup and seductive black frocks -- from the sheer to the bodycon -- create an unmistakable aesthetic that proves women over 50 can be very erotic. (Of course, being French doesn't hurt). After all, only "the queen of erotic-chic" would dare to don black lace on the weekend.

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Her style: Artistic, offbeat, collected

Linda Rodin, fashion stylist and creator of the eponymous skincare line, always looks chic -- in an eccentric, estate sale-meets-minimalist sort of way. The icon's brave mixtures of hard and soft details give her the cool, enegmatic vibe she's had for decades.

"I'm going to be 67, and I still wear the same jeans," she told New York Magazine. "I like to feel comfortable; I like to feel close to myself, and I think that's the way I've always dressed; I haven't really changed. And I love clothes; I love beautiful clothes; I love fashion, but it doesn't necessarily have to be on my body for me to appreciate it."

Rodin's first exposure to style was through her mother, who she describes as "really glamorous -- kooky." She says her mother never left the house without her lipstick, and Rodin has inherited that bright, signature pop of color, which, along with her statement frames and silver coif, has come to define her.

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Her style: Crisp, American classic

An unsung icon in the style world, actress and model Lauren Hutton "mixes authentic classics at high-low price points" to create a look that's polished and all-American, says Mathieson. "I often see her in white sneakers, paired with unexpected slacks, a blazer and t-shirt ... and consistently a small cotton hat."

Timeless and clean, but with just the right touch of character, Hutton's flattering style is one that everyday women can aspire to. "She was never into fussy accessories or trendy 'it' bags," Mathieson continues. "She understood that a simple v-neck -- whether it was a t-shirt or blazer -- was her best neckline."

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