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.
Mare Mare
Emmy Satin Corset Maxi Dress Green
$295.00
Anthropologie
-75%
Mac Duggal
Lace Long Sleeve V-Neck Embellished Gown in Vintage Lilac at Nordstrom, Size 14 Purple
$198.00
$798.00
Nordstrom
Watters
Fortune Strapless A-Line Wedding Gown White
$1,650.00
Anthropologie
-60%
Kay Unger
Elaine Floral Jacquard Metallic Sleeveless Gown in Misty Rose at Nordstrom, Size 6
$158.99
$398.00
Nordstrom
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.
-62%
Pucci
Tops Black
$400.00
$1,054.00
Yoox.com
-18%
Pucci
Labirinto-print tulle top - women - Polyamide/Elastane - 46 - Neutrals
$468.00
$569.00
FARFETCH
-81%
Pucci
Tops Orange
$141.00
$733.00
Yoox.com
Pucci
Kaftan silk top - women - Silk - M - Blue
$363.00
FARFETCH
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.
-60%
Tory Burch
Ella Small Straw Basket Tote in Classic Cuoio at Nordstrom
$148.00
$370.00
Nordstrom
Loewe
x Paulas Ibiza Medium Anagram Striped Basket Tote Bag in Straw Brown
$1,300.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-40%
Tory Burch
Ella Small Straw Basket Tote in Blanc at Nordstrom
$234.00
$390.00
Nordstrom
Kate Spade New York
Striped Raffia Tote Hand Bag White
$197.99
Jomashop
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
-25%
Calvin Klein
Embellished Shoulder Long Sleeve Sheath Dress in Cream at Nordstrom Rack, Size 4 White
$41.22
$54.97
Nordstrom Rack
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
-33%
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.
-29%
New Arrivals
Manu maxi dress - women - Fabric - 38 - Silver
$843.00
$1,180.00
FARFETCH
-42%
Mac Duggal
Long Sleeve Embellished Illusion Evening Gown in Platinum Gold at Nordstrom, Size 6
$348.00
$598.00
Nordstrom
Helsi
Leslie Strapless Stretch Sequin Mesh Midi Dress Silver
$495.00
Anthropologie
