Bianca Stratford, Style Icon
Bianca Stratford basically laid down the platform for the style icons of the early 2000s. If you've ever doubted that, we suggest that you re-watch 10 Things I Hate About You as soon as possible, and compare all of the outfits that you wore in high school to Bianca Stratford.
Missy Elliot Wearing Trashbags
Even though Missy Elliot hit the scene in the '90s, she really became the force to be reckoned with that she is in the early 2000s. She constantly delivered game-changing music, style, and personality while sticking to her roots and never losing vision of her cultural mission. The trash bag costume was an effort to hide her shyness while still being the center of attention, in Elliot's words.