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
John Richmond
Jacquard Deep V-Neck Dress - Black
$295.09
Italist
-48%
Sportmax
Multicolor Polyester Long Womens Dress
$391.00
$758.00
LUX LAIR
Norma Kamali
Bias Slip Dress - Bordeaux Red
$381.83
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.
-27%
Pucci
Tops Purple
$912.00
$1,247.00
Yoox.com
Pucci
Iride printed top Pink
$1,285.00
Mytheresa
-49%
Pucci
Farfalle-embroidered long-sleeve top - women - Silk - 46 - Neutrals
$1,405.00
$2,770.00
FARFETCH
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.
Anthropologie
Pilcro Adi Printed Overalls Green
$198.00
Anthropologie
-60%
Kay Unger
Irelyn Off-Shoulder Crepe Walk Thru Jumpsuit
$151.20
$378.00
Neiman Marcus
Farm Rio
x Anthropologie Printed Halter Jumpsuit
$228.00
Anthropologie
-60%
A.L.C.
Eva Halter Wide-Leg Jumpsuit Blue
$277.99
$695.00
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.
Emporio Armani
Woven Straw Tote Bag - Tan Brown
$216.36
Italist
-66%
Cole Haan
Womens Key West Tote Bag - Blue Beige
$99.97
$298.00
Cole Haan
Anine Bing
Rio Tote Bag - Beige
$429.18
Italist
L*Space
Arlo Maxi Dress Red
$198.00
Anthropologie
Audrey Hepburn, 1975.
Audrey Hepburn at the 47th Annual Academy Awards. The picture of (toned) elegance.
Grinko
Faux Pearl-Embellished Cotton Dress - Multicolor
$301.63
Italist
Mark Roberts
Let Them Eat Cake Witch, Small in Light Pink at Nordstrom
$187.95
Nordstrom
Roberto Cavalli
Floral-Embellished Jersey Dress - Purple
$221.43
Italist
Mark Roberts
Let Them Eat Cake Witch, Large in Light Pink at Nordstrom
$460.95
Nordstrom
Mick Jagger and Bianca Pérez-Mora Macias, 1971.
Can we all take a moment to please appreciate the future Mrs. Jagger’s outfit? Iconic.
Only
boxy shirt with lemon embroidery in white
$63.00
ASOS
-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
Rowing Blazers
Plaid Midi Dress
$298.00
Anthropologie
Tagliatore
Micro-Check Virgin Wool Blazer - Black
$558.00
Italist
Rowing Blazers
Pleated Plaid Mini Skirt
$198.00
Anthropologie
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.
Helsi
Leslie Strapless Sequin Column Gown Silver
$495.00
Neiman Marcus
Rotate
Sequin Midi Dress - Silver
$333.85
Italist
Helsi
Leslie Strapless Stretch Sequin Mesh Midi Dress Silver
$495.00
Anthropologie
