Five British women made their musical debut on 8th July, 1996, forever altering the course of pop music. The Spice Girls went on to, frankly, rule the world!

There were albums, movies, merchandise, high-profile heartbreak when Geri Horner, neé Halliwell, left the band in 1998 and one epic reunion at the 2012 Olympic Games.

They also had an impact in the fashion industry. Their signature outfits as Scary, Sporty, Baby, Posh and Ginger Spice filtered into street style, including leopard print catsuits (Mel B), athleisure (Mel C), platforms (Emma Bunton), streaky highlights (Halliwell) and LBDs (Victoria Beckham). Here are some of the band’s memorable looks.

Posing for a studo portrait, 1998

1998

London, 1998

While shooting the music video for their official World Cup single '(How Does It Feel) To Be On Top’

The Billboard Music Awards, 1997

The BRIT awards, 1997

Backstage at the BRIT awards, 1997

Cannes Film Festival, 1997

Paris, 1997

Visiting AOL's headquarters, 1997

---Silviya.Y