7 Modern Trends Madonna Wore Before They Were Cool

We've all seen an "Instagram Baddie" on our feeds at some point—perfectly done hair and make-up, as well as a slim-fitting outfit that emphasises curves. Madonna does this kind of look well—though with an ultra-glam old Hollywood touch.

We can't forget about the "Instagram Girlie"—she's aware of the trending brands and always gets her hands on pieces before they sell out. Madonna is serving that Saks Potts furry vinyl coat and the effortlessly cool Paloma Wool vibe in these photos (L-R), and from the number of trends she had set during the height of her fame, it's safe to say she was the original Girlie. 

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Madonna is an avid runner, so she'd been seen in sportswear. Though she also rocks an athleisure look, which is more put together than your average sportswear—and not always worn with the intention of doing exercise. An oversized tracksuit is a cool and casual way to do it, but the matching black crop top and bike short set is the more traditional route. 

Before Netflix's Bridgerton, there was Madonna's live performance of her 1990 hit Vogue at the VMAs in the same year.

Madonna may have drawn inspiration from Marie Antoinette and the Rococo period of the mid- to late-18th century—Bridgerton was set in the Regency era of the early 1800s—but she was rocking opulent fabrics, fabulous accessories and tailcoats before serious vintage fashion was, shall we say, in vogue. 

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Normcore made it into everyone's vocabulary in 2014, but the effects of the minimal style live on. Although Madonna was best known for her over-the-top outfits and costumes, she definitely had days when she played it cooler—and the monochrome looks in oversized cuts suited her too.  

Madonna has never shied away from a risqué stage costume, and we'd be remiss if we didn't mention her iconic cone bra, designed by the legendary Jean-Paul Gaultier. She's often incorporated unique lingerie designs into her looks; today, corsets, bustiers and bras are frequently worn outside the bedroom sans outerwear.

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