Entertainment Weekly devoted their latest issue to a survey of the greatest pop culture moments of the past 25 years, with scores of lists written to sing the praises of the best in recent (well, recent-ish) movies, albums, books, TV shows, and so forth. Of particular interest to all of us in LatestBeauty Land, however, is their rundown of The 50 Pop Culture Moments That Rocked Fashion - those style bombshells that impacted America’s popular consciousness, for better or worse (and there definitely some unmitigated fashion atrocities on the list - Urkel’s pants, anyone?). You can check out the complete list here, or you can read on for my assessment of their top 10 picks, as well as a few of my choices for pivotal fashion moments that didn’t make the cut.

THE EW TOP 10 FASHION MOMENTS OF THE LAST 25 YEARS:

1. Madonna at the MTV Video Music Awards (1984).
Obviously a huge moment, although whether it’s the most significant of the past quarter of a century is, of course, debatable. Still, it established Madonna as both a sex symbol and a fashion trendsetter, and she’s still famous for both to this day. The It Factor that set Madonna apart from other disposable pop tarts? She never seemed like a puppet; she really owned it. Brava, Madonna! You are now, as always, indisputably fierce.

2. The opening credits of ‘Sex and the City’ (1998).
Sarah Jessica Parker strutting confidently through the streets of Manhattan in a form-fitting leotard, flouncy tutu and stiletto heels like a 21st-century neo-ballerina created a bold new style icon for women older than, say, 12 to emulate, filling a fashion void that had been virtually empty for years in the age of the teenybopper. And when Carrie gets drenched with gutter water by a bus plastered with a huge ad for her own salacious sex column - well, women knew they had a heroine who was flawed, funny and human in addition to being fabulous.

3. Michael Jackson in "Thriller" (1983).
Hearkening back to the days when Michael Jackson was truly the King of Pop and not just a punchline, the "Thriller" video was awesome for many reasons, not the least of which was how cool MJ looked in his red-and-black ensemble that bordered on nerd chic with its slightly-too-short pants and prominently featured white socks. Yes, children, there was a time when it seemed Michael Jackson could do no wrong: He was just a talented and, perhaps, ever so slightly eccentric dude. You could even buy him as an nice, average guy out on a date with his girlfriend. In retrospect, the end of an era.

4. Sharon Stone at the Oscars (1996).

The big news here was that Stone wore Armani, Valentino and a short-sleeved turtleneck from the Gap (gasp!) to the Oscars, Hollywood’s most prestigious black-tie affair. Somewhat shockingly, people loved it, and the trend of embracing "low-end" clothing and mixing it with pricey couture was born. Enjoying the designer collections at Target, Payless and H&M? In a roundabout way, you have Sharon Stone to thank!

5. Kurt Cobain (1991).
When Nirvana burst onto the mainstream rock scene with the "Smells Like Teen Spirit" video, an unwitting style icon was born in singer-songwriter-guitarist Kurt Cobain. He was so anti-fashion that it was fashionable. Kids everywhere stopped washing their hair and started wearing ripped jeans, cardigans, Converse and flannel. It wasn’t long before Marc Jacobs was parading "grunge couture" down the runways and the early ’90s slacker-chic aesthetic was everywhere.

6. Mr. T in ‘The A-Team’ (1983).

A bit of an odd choice, in my opinion - did people ever actually want to dress like Mr. T, or was he just affectionately chuckled at for his outlandish persona and loads of garish gold jewelry? - but here he is nonetheless. EW credits him with starting the "bling for boys" trend (i.e., "I can wear sparkly jewelry and still be tough!") that continues to flourish in the contemporary rap community, so maybe they’re on to something after all.

7. Amy Winehouse (2007).
Another strange pick for the top 10, since Amy is such a recent phenomenon that it’s virtually impossible to say whether she’ll have any lasting impact, but she’s created such a sensation already that it would be remiss to leave her off altogether. Amy basically pioneered super-trashy-chic, from her incongruous beehive hairdo and crazy winged eyeliner to her prison-esque tattoos and unapologetic appetite for drugs and alcohol. Again, I don’t know many people who actually want to look like her, but in a world where most modern pop stars are overly reliant on their stylists, she certainly stands out.

8. Jennifer Lopez at the Grammys (2000).

J.Lo solidified her celebrity status with this beyond-daring dress from Versace, which remains to this day the most notorious red carpet outfit of all time. Love it or hate it, you couldn’t ignore it.

9. Bjork at the Oscars (2001).

…and the same could certainly be said for Bjork’s bizarre swan dress (complete with egg-shape purse, not pictured!) - only instead of making her a superstar, it seemed to lead most of the nation to conclude that the Icelandic singer was a certifiable nutjob. I actually think the Swan Incident was really misunderstood - if you’re familiar with Bjork’s music, which is also "out there," it’s easy to see how her unique sensibilities probably led her to actually like this dress. Now, don’t get me wrong - I won’t be seeking out a replica to wear for myself anytime soon - but I don’t think Bjork meant it as a joke or a kiss-off to the Academy. But I digress. Here’s the issue: The woman wore a swan on the red carpet!

10. The Rachel (1994).

Simply put, the quintessential haircut of the ’90s. Before she was a movie star, before she was the Debbie Reynolds to Angelina’s Liz Taylor in the most widely publicized love triangle of the new millennium, Jennifer Aniston was on a little show called Friends, and boy, did people like her hair.

MY TOP 5 FASHION MOMENTS THAT SHOULD’VE MADE THE LIST (but didn’t):

1. Angela Chase’s bright red dye job on My So-Called Life (1994).
MSCL may have been short-lived (cruelly canceled after only one season), but it was well-loved and influential, and Claire Danes gave the show its heart as awkward, introspective and, like, relatable protagonist Angela Chase. Her clothes were a mid-’90s fashion nightmare (baggy plaid boxers over black leggings plus flannel shirts…I can’t go on), but when she dyed her hair an unnatural shade of deep red in the opening moments of the pilot episode, I was sold. I know someone who recently asked her hairdresser to dye her locks "Angela Chase red," so I’m quite sure that I wasn’t the only 14-year-old coveting the hue from my living room!

2. Shirley Manson sans makeup for Calvin Klein (1999).
As the lead singer for popular ’90s electro-rock group Garbage, Shirley Manson was known for her powerful vocals, short skirts and heavy eye makeup. When Calvin Klein enlisted her for an end-of-the-decade ad campaign, however, the first thing he did was find the fragile girl hiding underneath all that eyeliner. Manson has widely credited this incident with helping her overcome her body dysmorphic disorder - I say it was also important for young girls who needed to understand the transformative power of makeup, and that you can be beautiful without all that stuff on your face.

3. Queer Eye for the Straight Guy (2003).
When Bravo premiered this series, in which a team of five gay men dispense advice on fashion, grooming and hygiene to clueless straight men, they helped create a cultural phenomenon: The metrosexual. It is now acceptable for  heterosexual men to obsess about their appearance, spend hours in front of the mirror and have just as many beauty products as their girlfriends do. Thanks, Bravo…I guess.