For over a century, the most groundbreaking of designers have looked askance at the limitations of the traditional women’s wardrobe – Coco Chanel in the 1910s and Yves Sant Laurent in the 1960s are a particularly influential pair. In the 21st century, “borrowed from the boys” fashion is well within the mainstream – but even a short time ago, taking style notes from menswear was something only the most enviable trendsetters could pull off.

Lauren Hutton’s knack for blending feminine elegance with traditional menswear started in the late ‘60s with her signature denim-on-denim look. At a gorgeous, effortlessly polished 74, Hutton’s go-to look is defined by the pairing of soft with structured – think blazers and tennis shoes or a white blouse under a structured trench. The American actress-turned model graced the cover of Vogue just last year, proving that her impact on the aesthetically inclined is as strong as ever – and that a bold shoulder is the key to any outfit.

The ever-immaculate Charlotte Rampling became a style icon in the ‘60s and ‘70s by way of her easy, yet tailored approach to dressing. Her sensibility has epitomized androgynous dressing through the decades, but it’s the casual elegance of her buttondown collection that cements her style legacy. Known for wearing faded chambray, crisp white poplin, and everything in between, she’s perfected a look that has influenced the contents of every well-curated closet.

So much of our love for French fashion is exemplified by Françoise Hardy: her au naturel makeup, her pared-down outfits, her perfectly tousled hair. An icon of the endlessly influential yé-yé pop scene of the 1960s, she has shown a lifelong ability to throw a classic trench over anything she wants and create an enviable ensemble. A muse to many, Hardy has influenced designers at Calvin Klein, Gucci, and more – Comme des Garçons even found its name in the lyrics of one of her songs.

Cate Blanchett defined what “style icon” means to her in a 2017 awards speech, saying, “For me, it’s always those women who’ve been utterly themselves without apology.” We couldn’t agree more. The actress unapologetically embraced the loose-leg look long before “boyfriend fit” was a wardrobe must-have, and has consistently proven that the most iconic looks are both powerful and pretty. Never afraid to suit up for the red carpet, she seamlessly layers traditional menswear pieces with feminine details, as evidenced by this plaid and powder-blue pantsuit.

Like the Calvin Klein jeans that famously shone the style spotlight on a young Brooke Shields, the jumpsuit had humble beginnings as a piece of workwear. In the ‘80s, the model and actress defined “one-and-done” dressing for a new generation of American women – not only did Brooke wear her own wardrobe of jumpsuits, she also shared her style via a collection jumpsuit sewing patterns. Today, her love for the silhouette is still going strong: In 2015, she wore a white Roland Mouret jumpsuit to her 50th birthday party.