British girls do it differently. Like the French, they’ve long had access to legendary designers — McQueen, Westwood — but that’s not what makes their style so enduring. It’s an instinctive kind of cool. Basically, they’ve always had it.

With a very special Wildflower case on the horizon, we’re spotlighting some of Britain’s most iconic style figures, from Jane Birkin to Georgia May Jagger. Whether you’re clearing out your wardrobe for spring or searching for inspiration for your next event, these are the women worth watching. God Save the Queens. 

 

ALEXA CHUNG

No one does it like Alexa Chung. Singlehandedly responsible for more brand collabs than you and I have had party invites collectively (as well as her own label, Alexa Chung), the model and host had a successful MTV career, a widely-followed relationship with Alex Turner, and has become a definitive style authority — especially with regards to anything Indie Sleaze-era.

Get her look: ballet flats, statement tights, leather skirts. 

 

CHARLOTTE RAMPLING

You may know her now as one of the most beautiful older actresses you've ever seen, but before Charlotte Rampling was a Golden Globe-nominated actress, she was a fashion sensation. Almost all of her looks from the 1960s translate seamlessly to today, making her a timeless style influence. 

Get her look: collared shirts, fitted knit dresses, colorful prints. 

 

GEORGIA JAGGER

NAOMI CAMPBELL

No list about British icons would be complete without Naomi Campbell, whose style risks have become infamous since that plaid Vivienne Westwood skirt-set paired with tottering heels. On the runway, she was decimating racial barriers in fashion, becoming the obsession of designers everywhere, and off, the ultimate 'it' girl of the 80s, 90s and beyond. 

Get her look: Maxi dresses, sleek hair, blazers. 

 

TWIGGY

Long before she was a judge on ANTM, Twiggy was one of the most famous faces of the 1960s. A tiny blonde with a cropped pixie cut and exaggerated eye makeup, Twiggy had one of the most imitated looks in history, becoming more than a muse, but a symbol for the empowerment of women and youth everywhere.

Get her look: Micro mini-skirts, ballet flats, turtlenecks. 

 

SUKI WATERHOUSE

Since she burst onto the seen as a young model, and then-girlfriend to Bradley Cooper, Suki Waterhouse has lived a million lives. Now the British singer, actress and mother is busy touring the world in a whole lot of fur and sparkles. 

Get her look: catsuits, booty shorts and lace-up boots. 

 

LILA MOSS

Like mother, like daughter. Lila Moss – supermodel Kate's only daughter – was always fast-tracked to become an icon, but in terms of personal style, she's actually lived up to predecessor. A model and influencer in her own right, Lila has fronted many campaigns for luxury fashion houses while setting the style standard for gen z. 

Get her look: leather boots, fur coat, statement belts. 

 

JEAN SHRIMPTON

Meet one of the first international supermodels, ever. Ushering in the decade's mod “Swinging Sixties” theme via her collaboration with photographer David Bailey, Jean Shrimpton became one of the most famous faces in the world. Basically, she has a perfect face, and her hair was just as famous. 

Get her look: hair rollers, shift dresses, polka dots.

 

MADELINE ARGY

A woman who truly needs no introduction. Victoria Beckham rose to global fame as a founding member of the Spice Girls, before finding her eponymous label in 2008. She had David Beckham became one of the most photographed couples in the world, with Victoria becoming a massive style influence. 

Get her look: oversized sunglasses, a little black dress, strappy sandals. 

 

MARIANNE FAITHFULL

One of the foremost 'it' blondes of the 60s, Marianne Faithfull was first hit the scene with her 1964 hit “As Tears Go By,” then stayed at the forefront of the zeitgeist due to her partnership with The Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger — allegedly inspiring "Wild Horses" and "You Can't Always Get What You Want. 

Get her look: blunt layers, lace tights, mini baby doll dresses. 

 

KATE MOSS

After being discovered in JFK airport, Kate Moss rose to become one of the most famous models in the world (despite being only 5'9). She would become the darling of the 1990s most prominent designers including Gianni Versace, Calvin Klein, Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen, her career helped define the waifish aesthetic of the era. Her iconic relationships, including Johnny Depp and Pete Doherty, have created some of the most memorable paparazzi photographs in history.

Get her look: sheer slip dresses, leopard coat, shoestring tank tops and bootleg jeans. 

 

JANE BIRKIN

To know Jane Birkin is to love her. She built her career in France, becoming a widely known reference point through her film work and widely-photographed relationship with French creative Serge Gainsbourg. Known to carry wicker baskets everywhere she went, she directly inspire the iconic Hermès’ Birkin bag in the 1980s after sitting next to Hermès CEO Jean-Louis Dumas on an airplane (her account is that she designed the bag on the back of the 'sick' paper bag). 

Get her look: denim shorts and tights, plunging lace dresses, and straight bangs.