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.
Twik
Womens Satiny fitted draped-neck dress Black
$130.00
Simons
Weekend by Max Mara
Dresses Powder Rose
$521.00
Balardi
Twik
Womens Lace cutouts paisley pattern short dress Black
$140.00
Simons
-51%
Calvin Klein
Midi dresses Blue
$151.00
$308.00
Yoox
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.
-79%
Pucci
Tops Green
$318.00
$1,551.00
Yoox
-66%
Pucci
Tops Purple
$314.00
$917.00
Yoox
-77%
Pucci
Tops Orange
$166.00
$733.00
Yoox
-41%
Pucci
Tops White
$462.00
$778.00
Yoox
Olivia Newtown-John, 1970.
Wearing a fur hat and jacket, Olivia Newton-John and her red dungarees are everyday maximalism at its finest.
-37%
Twik
Womens Lace draped top jumpsuit Black
$49.95
$79.00
Simons
-78%
Mackage
Jumpsuits Black
$243.00
$1,088.00
Yoox
Contemporaine
Womens Textured-crepe belted jumpsuit Black
$195.00
Simons
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.
Marni
Womens Little striped straw Tote Bag Black
$995.00
Simons
-25%
Cult Gaia
Mini Estelle Top-handle Bag Black
$446.00
$595.00
Eraldo
Simons
Womens Openwork braided straw XL tote bag Brown
$79.00
Simons
Hereu
Straw Tote Bag Brown
$562.00
Eraldo
Audrey Hepburn, 1975.
Audrey Hepburn at the 47th Annual Academy Awards. The picture of (toned) elegance.
-27%
Self Portrait
Dresses White
$530.00
$723.00
Balardi
-32%
Self Portrait
Crystal Embellished Dress-Donna
$366.00
$537.00
Wanan Luxury
Marchesa
Lace Cocktail Dress With Tulle Skirt White
$745.00
Marissa Collections
Mick Jagger and Bianca Pérez-Mora Macias, 1971.
Can we all take a moment to please appreciate the future Mrs. Jagger’s outfit? Iconic.
Aexae
Womens Linen Woven Shirt - White/brown - Moda Operandi
$180.00
Moda Operandi
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
-37%
Burberry
Reversible Wool Coat Beige
$3,380.00
$5,383.00
Balardi
Vivienne Westwood
Womens Stormy checkered asymmetrical jacket
$1,895.00
Simons
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.
-50%
Emporio Armani
Emporio Armani Silver
$701.00
$1,395.00
Balardi
-80%
Contemporaine
Womens Long fitted sequined dress Silver
$29.95
$150.00
Simons
-76%
Blanca Vita
Blanca Vita Sequin Embellished Long Dress Silver
$297.00
$1,220.00
Balardi
-85%
In The Mood For Love
Midi dresses Silver
$147.00
$983.00
Yoox