Madonna wannabe Madonna wannabe A Madonna wannabe, or Madonnabe, is a person (usually female) who dressed like pop star Madonna. The term was popularized by writer John Skow in a May 1985 "Time" cover story on the singer. Following the disappearance of the trend, critics and journalists referred to female pop stars who emulated Madonna (with styles or musical) as Madonna wannabes. The Madonna wannabe trend was at its peak from 1984 until 1986. During that time, it was common to see young women across the world dressed in the style affected by pop star Madonna in that era: a thrift shop
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