The Spice Girls are considered style icons of the 1990s ; their image and styles becoming inextricably tied to the band 's identity . They are credited with setting 1990s fashion trends such as Buffalo platform shoes and double bun hairstyles . The group have also been noted for the memorable outfits they have worn , the most iconic being Halliwell 's Union Jack dress from the 1997 Brit Awards . The dress was sold at a charity auction to the Las Vegas Hard Rock Cafe for £ 41,320 , giving Halliwell the Guinness World Record at that time for the most expensive piece of pop star clothing ever sold . Their style has inspired other celebrities including Katy Perry , Charli XCX and Bollywood actress Anushka Ranjan
1997 Brit Awards
1997 Brit Awards
Spice Girls