These celebrities were 1970s style icons
While popular discourse tends to revisit the trends of the ’80s and ’90s, the 1970s, a decade of flared pants, butterfly collars, and leisure suits, can’t be overlooked as one of the most influential style decades of the 20th century.
It was the era of Studio 54 and The Rolling Stones, Ziggy Stardust, and Bo Derek braids. The 1970s, while wrought with political unrest and civil rights mobilization, is also the decade we have to thank for introducing us to Diane Von Fürstenberg, Halston, and Vivienne Westwood.
Celebrities were maximalists, style icons were born, and the world was just getting to know the creators and entertainers who continue to inspire us today. From Cher and Jane Birkin to Diana Ross and Bianca Jagger, these were some of the biggest style icons of the 1970s.
Diana Ross, 1970.
A case for head-to-toe satin and open sleeves, surely.
Diana Ross, 1970.
A case for head-to-toe satin and open sleeves, surely.
Teri Jon
Pleated Off-Shoulder Satin Column Gown Purple
$760.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Mare Mare
Emmy Satin Corset Maxi Dress Green
$295.00
Anthropologie
-50%
House of CB
Anastelle Embellished Satin Mermaid Gown in Plum at Nordstrom, Size X-Small Purple
$199.50
$399.00
Nordstrom
-18%
Bardot
Yve V-Neck Halter Open-Back Front-Slit Silky Slip Maxi Dress Green
$129.95
$159.00
Anthropologie
Grace Kelly, 1972.
Between the Pucci top, straw bag, and headwrap, a ’70s Grace Kelly is a ‘take me to the beach’ vintage Barbie come to life.
-73%
Pucci
Tops Black
$289.00
$1,054.00
Yoox.com
-57%
Pucci
Tops Purple
$397.00
$917.00
Yoox.com
Pucci
Orchidee asymmetric wool-blend crop top Purple
$850.00
Mytheresa
Olivia Newtown-John, 1970.
Wearing a fur hat and jacket, Olivia Newton-John and her red dungarees are everyday maximalism at its finest.
Jane Birkin, 1977.
Together with Serge Gainsbourg, Jane Birkin’s ’77 airport attire is an ode to her timeless style. White trousers, a light sweater, and blazer complete with the original Birkin bag: a straw tote.
Untamed Petals
Bach Party Pearl Tote in Natural at Nordstrom
$98.00
Nordstrom
Tiffany & Fred
Smooth Leather & Straw Top Handle Satchel Black
$189.99
Rue La La
Hat Attack
Mini Lulu Tote - Black - 001 Talbots
$180.00
Talbots
Loewe
x Paulas Ibiza Medium Anagram Striped Basket Tote Bag in Straw Brown
$1,300.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Audrey Hepburn, 1975.
Audrey Hepburn at the 47th Annual Academy Awards. The picture of (toned) elegance.
Self Portrait
Pleated bouclé chiffon midi dress White
$750.00
Mytheresa
Self Portrait
Collared Denim Mini Dress White
$149.99
Rue La La
Mick Jagger and Bianca Pérez-Mora Macias, 1971.
Can we all take a moment to please appreciate the future Mrs. Jagger’s outfit? Iconic.
-30%
Object
tie front shirt with floral embroidery in white
$57.00
$81.00
ASOS
Farrah Fawcett, 1976.
Everything old is new again. Plaid blazer, oversized pouch, and high waisted jeans. Sound familiar?
-30%
Isabel Marant
Charly checked wool blazer Grey
£318.00
£455.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Veronica Beard
Sevyn plaid virgin wool blazer Brown
£536.00
£670.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Ami
Houndstooth wool blazer Beige
£435.00
£870.00
Mytheresa
Chloé
Plaid Single-Breasted Jacket Brown
$3,590.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Goldie Hawn, 1970.
Wearing a brown Penny Lane coat – what’s more 70s than that?
Cher, 1975.
Cher in one of her classic sparkly, jumpsuits. Her style in this era, has become synonymous with the classic, disco 70s aesthetic.
Dress The Population
Laney Sleeveless Sequin Maxi Dress Silver
$368.00
Anthropologie
Shona Joy
Asteri Sheer Mesh Beaded Maxi Skirt Silver
$420.00
Anthropologie
-40%
Pisarro Nights
Geometric Beaded Sleeveless Gown in Silver at Nordstrom, Size 14
$160.79
$268.00
Nordstrom
