Sixteen of the Most Fashionable Videos in History

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Gaga: defining the fashion video?
Earlier this month, pop star Lady Gaga was quoted in Flare magazine as saying, "There hasn't been a commercial artist lately that has embodied avant-garde and couture so insistently as myself."

While we have developed a fond appreciation for Gaga's committment to fashion (and agree that her "Paparazzi" video is likely one of the most stylish in recent years), we'd like to point out some of the most fashionable efforts other artists have made over the years. Sure, few of these artists would coat themselves in baby powder in the name of fashion, but...perhaps that works in their favor.


Jay-Z feat. Rihanna and Kanye West, "Run This Town"

Any song that name-checks Maison Martin Margiela is going to be pretty chic. Rihanna's wearing a hooded military vest by British designer Jeremy Scott, sunglasses by A Morir by Kerin Rose, and a whole lot of leather.

Guns 'N Roses, "November Rain"
An epic song deserves an epic video. This 1992 video featured singer Axl Rose's supermodel then-girlfriend Stephanie Seymour wearing a short white wedding dress by designer Carmela Sutera - a look that inspired plenty of imitations.

Britney Spears, "Baby, One More Time"
This video may look dated now, but in the wake of Britney Spears' first smash hit, thousands of preteens were flocking to their local Claire's to pick up fuzzy hair ties like Britney's. Britney's contribution to the world of bare midriffs cannot be ignored.

Paula Abdul, "Straight Up"

Before she was having breakdowns over the Bratz movie or slurring her words on American Idol, Paula Abdul was dancing her way into superstardom with supersexy music videos ilke "Straight Up." This video may be less memorable than the one she co-starred in with a cartoon cat, but it showcases the excessive late '80s look. And you thought harem pants had seen their day…