The Timeless Fashion Icon that is Rachel Green

Over 25 years after the premier of the award-winning TV franchise, ‘Friends,’ Rachel Green continues to have a lasting impression on the fashion industry. The character famously played by Jennifer Aniston was the pinnacle of the nineties style and has continuously spurred trends across generations.

Rachel, obsessed with fashion, wore an array of different styles across the ten seasons of Friends. Just some include turtlenecks, plaid patterns, slip dresses, overalls and oversized sweatshirts. But it wasn’t just her clothes that spiked the interest of viewers.

During season 2, her hairstyle went on to be the most copied celebrity hairstyle in the world and is still recognisable as the classic ‘Rachel’ hairstyle. The cut included long layers framing her face, with a middle parting and curtain bangs. However, this isn’t the only one that was idolized vigorously. Over the seasons, she flaunted a number of hairstyles that complimented the fashion at the time.

Throughout the series, fashion served as a mirror to Rachel Green's evolving lifestyle. Initially portrayed as a young, innocent girl who wore plaid skirts, turtlenecks, and knee-high socks, her style gradually transformed into that of a sophisticated woman. As she navigated her career, Rachel confidently showcased an array of blazers and tailored trousers, symbolizing her growth and maturity over the course of the show.

Although the iconic character ended along with the show, her fashion legacy lives on and has transcended past the confines of a television screen. Women across the world have used Rachel as a muse and many brands have taken inspiration from her style. Even now, her style remains on trend and can easily be found in leading retail outlets such as Zara. Blazers, waistcoats and miniskirts are among the many items of clothing that have surged in popularity in recent years due to a high demand for the timeless pieces across the industry. Rachel can be found wearing these years ago on episodes of the series, reinforcing the notion that her iconic fashion sense is yet to go out of style.