It's a common misconception that fans are accessories exclusively for older women or a purely Spanish product. But nothing could be further from the truth. Fans have always been a symbol of style, elegance, and distinction, which is why many of the world's most famous and renowned women have carried one at some point in their lives.
Since we like to talk with data and facts, we have decided to make a selection of the women who have been ambassadors of the fan and have inspired us by being at the forefront thanks to their originality in carrying this accessory.
These nine women have not only used the fan to convey their artistic and political messages, but also to face the hot days with elegance.
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Audrey Hepburn : This actress and fashion icon popularized the fan as a symbol of grace and glamour during Hollywood's golden age. This is evident in films like Funny Face and Breakfast at Tiffany's, where this accessory accompanied the protagonist in several scenes.
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Carmen Amaya : The legendary Spanish flamenco dancer used fans as part of her performances, highlighting the strong connection between flamenco and this accessory. Just as she brought flamenco to international stages, she also helped solidify the image of the fan as a fundamental element of Spanish culture.
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Madonna : In her performances and photoshoots, the Queen of Pop has used fans as a fundamental part of her outfits and choreography. We can recall her iconic performance of "Vogue" at the 1990 VMAs, where the fans accompanied the music, or when she recently appeared at the American Pride parade in Times Square with a handcrafted Spanish fan designed especially for her.
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Lady Gaga : She has used fans in various performances, especially those with extravagant designs (burlesque style) that complement her artistic style. No one will forget her performance of the song "Mon truc en plumes" at the last Olympic Games, which was accompanied by choreography with giant pink feather fans that added a touch of glamour.
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Rosalía: The famous Catalan singer and artist has used the fan as part of her aesthetic, performances, and videos, highlighting her roots and fusing traditional flamenco elements with her modern style. In public, she has demonstrated that few, like her, know how to open and close a fan with precision, style, and elegance.
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Beyoncé: The American icon uses fans in many of her performances. She often uses large fans with eye-catching designs for her dances and choreography.
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Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey: They used fans as the main accessory for their outfits at the 2024 Grammy Awards. They certainly didn't go unnoticed!
- Marie Antoinette of France : The French queen popularized the use of the fan at the court of Versailles, employing it as an essential accessory for aristocratic women. Her fans were coveted for their innovative and eye-catching designs. Although the fan was a product that entered Europe through Portugal, it became a sensation thanks to the fashion and style that Marie Antoinette established in France.
- Rocío Jurado: The singer was one of the figures who most demonstrated the usefulness of the fan in her daily life, beyond the stage. In fact, Spain hasn't forgotten the time she closed her fan during a television interview and banged it on a table as a way of expressing her disagreement with what her husband, Jose Ortega Cano, was saying at the time: "I don't like so much machismo," the singer declared.
