The 12 Iconic Fashion Portraits of Women Through the Lens (1) "Twiggy" by Barry Lategan (1966, England): Often considered the face of '60s fashion, Twiggy, a young English model, was captured in a groundbreaking black-and-white portrait by Barry Lategan. It showcases the model's iconic eyelashes and pixie cut which characterized the era's mod aesthetic. (2) "Marilyn Monroe in The Seven Year Itch" by George Barris (1955, USA): Taken on the set of The Seven Year Itch, Monroe's white dress billowing over a subway grate became one of the most memorable images of the '50s. It encapsulates Monroe's timeless sex appeal and America's post-war optimism. (3) "Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s" by Howell Conant (1961, USA): Conant's timeless portrait of Hepburn in a little black dress, pearls, and gloves remains a defining image of classic Hollywood fashion. It immortalized the gamine style Hepburn was known for. (4) "Kate Moss in Corinne Day for The Face" by Corinne Day (1990, England): Kate Moss, barely 16, was captured in a series of raw, edgy images for The Face magazine by Corinne Day. This shoot marked a shift from the supermodel era to the waifish "heroin chic" look of the '90s. (5) "Bjork on the Cover of Homogenic" by Nick Knight (1997, England): Knight's futuristic portrait of Icelandic singer Björk for her album Homogenic captured the singer's unique and eclectic style and also influenced a trend towards more experimental fashion imagery. (6) "Dovima with Elephants" by Richard Avedon (1955, France): Avedon’s black-and-white photo of model Dovima, elegantly posed in a Dior evening gown amongst circus elephants, is a perfect blend of high fashion and fantasy. It's emblematic of the sophisticated glamour of the '50s. (7) "Naomi Campbell for Vogue" by Patrick Demarchelier (1990, USA): Demarchelier's striking image of a young Naomi Campbell for Vogue epitomizes the supermodel era and reflects the high-gloss, glamorous fashion of the '90s. (8) "Veruschka von Lehndorff for Vogue" by Franco Rubartelli (1966, Italy): In this groundbreaking shoot, Veruschka, the first supermodel, was photographed by Rubartelli in a series of exotic, dreamy, and fashion-forward images. It paved the way for the '70s bohemian trend. (9) "Yasmeen Ghauri for Elle" by Gilles Bensimon (1991, France): Bensimon's photographs of Ghauri for Elle epitomized the fresh, chic, and minimalist aesthetic of the '90s, marking a move away from the previous decade's maximalism. (10) "Cindy Crawford for Vogue" by Herb Ritts (1988, USA): Ritts' black-and-white photo of Crawford shows her in a Versace dress, embodying the sultry and luxurious fashion of the late '80s and solidifying Crawford's status as one of the era's top supermodels. (11) "Grace Jones for Island Life" by Jean-Paul Goude (1985, USA): The cover for Jones' album, created by her then-partner Goude, presents Jones in an incredible arched pose. It is a classic image that captures Jones' androgynous and futuristic style. (12) "Coco Chanel by Horst P. Horst" (1937, France): This classic portrait of the legendary designer Coco Chanel by Horst P. Horst remains one of the most iconic fashion images, encapsulating Chanel's timeless elegance and the classically minimalist style that she embodied.