Accessories have added the finishing touches since Cleopatra wrapped a gold asp around her wrist. Here are some uniquely American twists on jingle and bling through the decades.
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September 11, 2012
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Some uniquely American twists on jingle and bling through the decades.
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Brooks Brothers quintessential prepster aesthetic spawned a new generation of buttoned-up Ivy Leaguers following the 1896 debut of its original Polo shirt.
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Converse renamed this longtime classic sneaker, originally dubbed the All Star, after another American icon — basketball great Chuck Taylor — in 1921.
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The eponymous Timex watch has taken a licking and kept on ticking since its 1950 debut and remains an age-defying accessories favorite.
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The Fifties teenager wasn't properly dressed without a pair of bobby socks and saddle shoes — the perfect combination for twisting the night away.
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The Proenza Schouler PS 1 bag, introduced in 2008, became an instant hit for designing duo Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez.
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Soulful lyrics, a raspy voice and ubiquitous Ray-Ban Wayfarers created Bob Dylan’s undeniable mystique.
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Nike had millions of fans wanting to “Be like Mike” — as in basketball superstar Michael Jordan — who flew over the hardwood in classic Air Jordans to multiple awards and championships.
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Founded in a New York City loft in 1941, Coach introduced its signature bucket bag in 1973.
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Kennedy Onassis’ favored oversize dark sunglasses earned the moniker “Jackie Os.”
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Tory Burch rose to international fame with the success of her ballet flat, instantly recognizable by Burch’s overlapping “T” toe topper.
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Though not his first foray into handbags, Marc Jacobs Stam bag, named for model Jessica Stam, has become a bestseller for the designer.
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Madonna's street-urchin chic influenced a whole nation of wanna-bes sporting lace gloves, rubber rings as bracelets — and the crucifix, which suddenly got trendy when donned by young girls emulating the pop star.
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