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
The Attico
Satin Platform Heels - Blue
$454.34
Italist
-48%
Sportmax
Multicolor Polyester Long Womens Dress
$379.00
$728.00
LUX LAIR
Sportmax
Katia Dress - Pink
$348.49
Italist
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.
Pucci
Orchidee cotton top Red
$1,345.00
Mytheresa
Pucci
Kaftan silk top - women - Silk - M - Blue
$185.00
FARFETCH
Pucci
Iride printed top Pink
$1,285.00
Mytheresa
Olivia Newtown-John, 1970.
Wearing a fur hat and jacket, Olivia Newton-John and her red dungarees are everyday maximalism at its finest.
Circus Hotel
Lurex Viscose Blend Jumpsuit - Black
$223.27
Italist
-60%
Kay Unger
Irelyn Off-Shoulder Crepe Walk Thru Jumpsuit
$151.19
$378.00
Neiman Marcus
Tartine Et Chocolat
100% Linen Jumpsuit - Blue
$113.97
Italist
-50%
Ramy Brook
Onyx Utility Jumpsuit Black
$242.49
$485.00
Neiman Marcus
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.
Longchamp
Le Pliage Basket Bag - Orange
$439.84
Italist
L*Space
Arlo Maxi Dress Red
$198.00
Anthropologie
Marc Jacobs
Tote Bag - Beige
$507.80
Italist
Audrey Hepburn, 1975.
Audrey Hepburn at the 47th Annual Academy Awards. The picture of (toned) elegance.
Roberto Cavalli
Floral-Embellished Jersey Dress - Purple
$215.76
Italist
Mark Roberts
Snow and Pearls Santa in Cream at Nordstrom
$1,837.95
Nordstrom
Grinko
Faux Pearl-Embellished Cotton Dress - Multicolor
$293.19
Italist
Julia Jordan
Mini Dress White
$79.99
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.
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
Federica Tosi
Galles Blazer - Brown
$634.06
Italist
Avec Les Filles
Plaid Waisted Blazer Jacket
$168.00
Anthropologie
Tagliatore
Micro-Check Virgin Wool Blazer - Black
$551.16
Italist
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.
-30%
Helsi
Leslie Strapless Sequin Column Gown Silver
$346.50
$495.00
Neiman Marcus
The Sei
One-Shoulder Sequined Dress - Silver
$432.69
Italist
Vince Camuto
Off-The-Shoulder Sequin Gown
$69.99
Rue La La
-25%
Mac Duggal
Petite Embellished Flutter-Sleeve Column Gown Beige
$523.50
$698.00
Neiman Marcus
