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.
Self Portrait
Bridal floral-applique satin gown Blue
£360.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Self Portrait
Embellished satin gown Brown
£380.00
£475.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Solace London
Rina off-shoulder crepe and satin gown Pink
£434.00
£620.00
Mytheresa
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
£550.00
Mytheresa
Pucci
silk top - Black
£845.00
FARFETCH
Pucci
Iride printed top Pink
£905.00
Mytheresa
Pucci
embroidered-tulle top - White
£140.00
FARFETCH
Olivia Newtown-John, 1970.
Wearing a fur hat and jacket, Olivia Newton-John and her red dungarees are everyday maximalism at its finest.
Norma Kamali
Draped wide-leg jumpsuit Red
£260.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Rixo
Floral cutout wide-leg jumpsuit Red
£171.00
£285.00
Mytheresa
Norma Kamali
Halterneck jersey jumpsuit Black
£220.00
Mytheresa
Norma Kamali
Draped wide-leg jumpsuit Red
£260.00
Mytheresa
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.
Loewe
Font Tote Black
£1,350.00
Labels
-50%
Tory Burch
straw tote bag - Neutrals Beige
£385.00
£770.00
FARFETCH
-53%
Roman
Paisley Print Tie Detail Skater Dress Pink
£18.00
£38.00
Roman
Audrey Hepburn, 1975.
Audrey Hepburn at the 47th Annual Academy Awards. The picture of (toned) elegance.
-20%
Self Portrait
Embellished lace midi dress White
£368.00
£460.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Charles & Keith
Gem & Pearl Flatform Sandals White
£52.00
£65.00
Charles & Keith
-40%
Self Portrait
Bridal embellished mesh-trimmed gown White
£297.00
£495.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Clarks
Sarafyna Iris Standard Fit White
£49.00
£70.00
Clarks
Mick Jagger and Bianca Pérez-Mora Macias, 1971.
Can we all take a moment to please appreciate the future Mrs. Jagger’s outfit? Iconic.
-44%
AllSaints
Polyester Charli Relaxed Fit Embroidered Shirt, Size: UK 16/US 12
£94.40
£169.00
AllSaints
-25%
Comme Des Garçons
1990s ruffle appliqué shirt - White
£534.00
£712.00
FARFETCH
-76%
AllSaints
Womens Polyester Charli Snake Print Long Sleeve Shirt, Size: UK 16/US 12 White
£37.60
£159.00
AllSaints
-33%
Polo Ralph Lauren
silk longsleeved shirt - White
£303.00
£455.00
FARFETCH
Farrah Fawcett, 1976.
Everything old is new again. Plaid blazer, oversized pouch, and high waisted jeans. Sound familiar?
-20%
Vivienne Westwood
Tartan wool blazer Red
£772.00
£965.00
Mytheresa
-11%
Mauro Grifoni
double-breasted checked blazer - Grey
£476.00
£536.00
FARFETCH
Max Mara
Guelfo checked wool and cotton blazer Brown
£1,040.00
Mytheresa
-35%
Burberry
Reversible Wool Coat Beige
£1,915.00
£2,936.00
Balardi
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.
Paco Rabanne
sequin chain-disc mini dress - Metallic
£2,618.00
FARFETCH
-30%
Jenny Packham
Ruby caped sequined gown Silver
£1,970.00
£2,815.00
Mytheresa
-17%
Michael Michael Kors
sequin embroidered party dress - Silver
£463.00
£561.00
FARFETCH
-40%
Taller Marmo
Gina Venti feather-trimmed midi dress Silver
£1,275.00
£2,125.00
Mytheresa
