Who doesn’t enjoy a hit of nostalgia? The last several seasons have felt like a flash from the past with all of the scrunchies, shoulder pads, low-slung denim, and hair barrettes galore. If you live for these throwback moments but need something that feels fresher for 2020, you ought to channel one of your favorite fashion icons. There are the obvious and oft-referenced women like Jane Birkin and Kate Moss but in the interest of being slightly more nuanced this year, consider the following.
We went through some of our favorite nostalgic Instagram accounts to unearth a roundup of legendary style icons whose looks are worth emulating. From a Rolling Stones darling to an iconic dancer with sultry taste that wreaks of bold femininity–continue ahead to add a few new girl crushes to your list and shop their looks if you want to give their aesthetics a go.
Joan Baez
The legendary folk singer’s bohemian sensibilities are worth a revisit. Emulate her aesthetic with effortless girl-next-door separates with a side of artisanal vibes.
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Eartha Kitt
The singer and dancer’s elegant ease is bold femininity at its finest. Recreate her spirit with sultry pieces and you’ll go far.
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Marianne Faithfull
The British singer and actress was the embodiment of the Swinging Sixties. Though she’s widely known for her romantic relationship with Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, her personal style and impeccable taste stands on its own.
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Yoko Ono
Avant-garde is the name of the game when it comes to the artist’s artful wardrobe. Achieve her look with oversized silhouettes in neutral-hued patterns.
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Naomi Campell
As a rule of thumb, we avoid using the word fierce but honestly, is there any other way to describe this iconic supermodel? We’ll wait.
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