Authentic Style

Does style require authenticity? Can you copy style or does it need to be your own? How do you own a style? Is it finite? What makes it yours? And..what is style beyond the physical? Is it only about someone's physical appearance? I believe that you can get ideas from others about what you like (or what you don't like is just as important)but it is necessary for style to be individual...authentic if you like. Many of us put our own 'spin' on classic looks like Audrey but we would never be able to re-create it...nor should we try. Great style is being stylish rather than having style (a wise friend of mine said this once). What do you think? Kiki