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2 Cleopatra (Elizabeth Taylor) Cleopatra (1963)

The original diva playing the original fashion icon. It was never going to be a low-key affair, and sure enough, Taylor’s 65 costumes cost close to $200,000 (one of her numbers was made from 24-carat cloth of gold). As a living goddess, Cleo had to look spectacular, but what puts this costume drama above the rest is the modern spin given to her look. This is a recognisably ’60s chick, and her particular brand of chic makes her a trendsetter across 2,000 years.

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