The Most Iconic Accessories of All Time

Coco Chanel will forever be the master of timeless style. Rarely seen without a long strings of pearls draped around her neck, the accessory became a symbol for her ladylike poise.

One of the chicest First Ladies to date, Jackie Kennedy never failed to match one of her skirt suit sets to a pillbox hat.

While Princess Diana wore many tiaras, the Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara was one of her favorites. Inherited from the Queen after she married Prince Charles. Diana topped her gowns off with the pearl and diamond stunner on many occasions. Today, the Duchess of Cambridge has been known to borrow it from the Queen for special occasions.

Although the Hermès Birkin bag is named after the actress, her trusty straw basket came before the luxe carryall. In the '60s and '70s, Birkin was seen with her chic basket in almost every photo.

Bows are making a comeback and have even been spotted on royals, but if there's anyone to credit the hair accessory to, it's French siren Brigitte Bardot.

Lauren Bacall's smoking habit was often incorporated into her movie roles—of course, this was before people knew of the related dangers. Off-screen the actress's cigarette was never far from her hand and even used as an accessory, as seen here.

Hollywood actress turned Princess of Monaco Grace Kelly loved to keep her silky blonde hair pulled back with a polished headband.

Notorious for her love of megawatt jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor's collection of diamonds, rubies, and more sold at a Christie's auction for a whopping total of $116 million, according to Business Insider. One of her most famous sets of jewelry was this suite of Bulgari diamond and emerald pieces, a gift from Richard Burton.

The King of Pop first debuted a single white glove onstage in 1983, and it became a symbol that we will forever remember him by.

In the role that would earn her an Oscar nomination, Julia Roberts played prostitute Vivian in Pretty Woman. While her fashion transformation in the film is forever memorable, her thigh-high black leather boots became one of the most iconic accessories of all time.

Taking the '70s by storm, Jackie O was frequently seen wearing oversized sunglasses that were the perfect touch to her sleek style.

Taking royal fashion to new heights, Princess Diana loved to sport a pearl choker with many of her looks. This layered one featuring a blue and diamond stone was one of her favorites.

When Mr. T appeared in The A-Team in the early '80s, the wrestler was rarely seen without a myriad of gold chains around his neck. It didn't take long for the look to become his signature.

Since Cher's abs can't be an accessory of their own, we'll have to settle for her feathered headpieces. The star rocked them from the stage to the red carpet, and even wore a black sparkly one at the 1986 Oscars.

Jack Nicholson began wearing tinted lenses—ranging from orange to pink—in the '70s and they're now heavily engrained into his look. Over the years, the frame design has changed, but his specs are nearly always tinted.

Tupac's music will live on forever as will his go-to bandana, which the rapper frequently wore in an array of different colors.

Paul Newman wore his Rolex Daytona watch so often that it soon became known as the "Paul Newman." The actor was given his beloved wrist wear as a gift from his wife, Joanne Woodward, which makes it even sweeter.

The Beatles member was rarely seen without his small circular specs.