How To Channel These Legendary Style Icons


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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Shop Her Style:

TOPSHOP

Prairie High Neck Top – Cream

$68$34

BLDWN

High-Rise Relaxed (Medium Clear Blue) Women’s Jeans

$238$107.1

FRAME

Le Circle Leather Belt – Brown

$195

 

 

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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Eartha Kitt, 1965

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Shop Her Style:

LOVE SHACK FANCY

Jamie Alpaca Cardigan

$425$255

PAULE KA

straight-leg trousers – Black

$390$273

BY FAR

Kim Silk-satin Mules – Black

$415$207.5

 

 

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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Marianne Faithfull in the 60s 🌼

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Shop Her Style:

BURBERRY

Tie-neck cotton blouse

$545$327

PAULE KA

Prince of Wales check a-line skirt – Multicolour

$557$390

LAPIMA

Carlota Round-Frame Acetate Sunglasses

$470

 

 

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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John and Yoko

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Shop Her Style:

MATTEAU

The Long Linen-canvas Tunic – Womens – Ivory

$487

COS

STRAIGHT COTTON CORDUROY PANTS

$115

VINCE

Branine Ballet Flats

$295

 

 

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.

Shop Her Style:

NANUSHKA

Tuscan Belted Organza Trench Coat – Lilac

$855$427.5

CINQ A SEPT

asymmetric hem slip dress – Black

$295

PACO RABANNE

1969 Sparkle Mini Bag

$545

 

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