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
Bree Puff-Sleeve V-Neck Satin Slip Midi Dress Yellow
$298.00
Anthropologie
Ramy Brook
Arina Pleated Halter Midi Dress Black
$645.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Astr
the Label Lace Trim Satin Slip Dress Brown
$40.99
Rue La La
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 asymmetric wool-blend crop top Purple
$850.00
Mytheresa
Pucci
Blouses, female, Blue, Size: XS Cotton Crop Top
$271.95
Miinto
Pucci
Iride printed top Pink
$1,285.00
Mytheresa
-27%
Pucci
Tops Purple
$912.00
$1,247.00
Yoox.com
Olivia Newtown-John, 1970.
Wearing a fur hat and jacket, Olivia Newton-John and her red dungarees are everyday maximalism at its finest.
La Blanca
Jumpsuit Coverup Blue
$55.99
Rue La La
Plenty by Tracy Reese
Corsage Cross-Strap Jumpsuit Blue
$248.00
Anthropologie
Theory
Twist Jumpsuit White
$98.99
Rue La La
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.
Cole Haan
Womens Key West Tote Crossbody Bag - Brown Beige
$228.00
Cole Haan
-30%
Aranáz
Aplaya Straw Tote Bag
$297.50
$425.00
Anthropologie
-12%
Cole Haan
Womens Key West Tote Crossbody Bag - Blue Beige
$199.95
$228.00
Cole Haan
L*Space
Alfie Straw Tote Beige
$176.00
Anthropologie
Audrey Hepburn, 1975.
Audrey Hepburn at the 47th Annual Academy Awards. The picture of (toned) elegance.
Julia Jordan
Mini Dress White
$79.99
Rue La La
-20%
Rebecca Vallance
Embellished crêpe cocktail dress White
$912.00
$1,140.00
Mytheresa
Fate
Studded Mini Dress White
$46.99
Rue La La
-20%
Self Portrait
Bridal sequined bow-detail peplum midi dress White
$588.00
$735.00
Mytheresa
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
Only
boxy shirt with lemon embroidery in white
$63.00
ASOS
Only
loose fit textured shirt in white
$54.00
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
Alexia Admor
Classic Double-Breasted Wool-Blend Blazer Brown
$99.99
Rue La La
Rowing Blazers
Patchwork Plaid Cap-Sleeve Maxi Dress
$248.00
Anthropologie
Frame Denim
The Plaid Smart Blazer Brown
$698.00
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.
Shoshanna
Lainey Mini Dress White
$86.99
Rue La La
endless rose
Sequin Midi Dress Silver
$150.00
Anthropologie
Bebe
Ombre Sequin Midi T-Shirt Dress Black
$24.99
Rue La La
-29%
CeliaB
Silvermoon Sequin Maxi Dress
$369.95
$522.00
Anthropologie
