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The Most Iconic Denim Moments Of All Time

From Kate Moss to Madonna
By Harriet Stewart and None
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Over the years the humble denim jean has gone from workman's uniform to high fashion, with everyone from Gucci to Valentino sending their own version down the catwalk.

And with spring/summer 2016’s most coveted fashion item emerging as a pair of £880 jeans from cult label Vetements, we look back at the most iconic denim moments in history.

1
Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears at the American Music Awards, 2001
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Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears at the American Music Awards, 2001
2
Claudia Schiffer stars in a Guess Jeans advertising campaign, 1989
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Claudia Schiffer stars in a Guess Jeans advertising campaign, 1989
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3
<p>Brooke Shields in a Calvin Klein Jeans campaign, 1981</p>
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Brooke Shields in a Calvin Klein Jeans campaign, 1981

4
<p>Brad Pitt in 'Thelma & Louise', 1991</p>
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Brad Pitt in 'Thelma & Louise', 1991

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<p>The original cast of 'Beverly Hills 90201', 1990</p>
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The original cast of 'Beverly Hills 90201', 1990

6
<p>Bruce Springsteen, 'Born In The U.S.A' album cover, 1984</p>
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Bruce Springsteen, 'Born In The U.S.A' album cover, 1984

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<p>Marky Mark and Kate Moss star in a Calvin Klein campaign, 1992</p>
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Marky Mark and Kate Moss star in a Calvin Klein campaign, 1992

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<p>Madonna, 'Papa Don't Preach' muscic video, 1986</p>
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Madonna, 'Papa Don't Preach' muscic video, 1986

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9
<p>'The Breakfast Club', 1985</p>
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'The Breakfast Club', 1985

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<p>Daisy Duke, played by Catherine Bach in the television series 'Dukes of Hazzard', 1979 - 1985</p>
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Daisy Duke, played by Catherine Bach in the television series 'Dukes of Hazzard', 1979 - 1985

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<p>Farrah Fawcett, 1979</p>
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Farrah Fawcett, 1979

12
<p>Posh and Becks, 2000</p>
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Posh and Becks, 2000

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13
<p>Nick Kayman stars in Levi's denim commercial, 1985</p>
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Nick Kayman stars in Levi's denim commercial, 1985

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70s hair inspiration
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Debbie Harry, 1978

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<p>Jane Birkin, 1991</p>
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Jane Birkin, 1991

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