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When one conjures up some of fashion’s most memorable influences, certain characteristics come to mind. An unforgettable look, poise, glamour and sensibility, with nary a hint of the typical conventionalism associated with fashion today. Celebrating iconic style and individualism, PinkMemo revisits the starlets who made their mark on fashion, along with today’s creative geniuses who embrace their looks, albeit with a modern-day twist.
Ali MacGraw: An esteemed actress, former stylist, model and entrepreneur, Ali MacGraw was one of 1970s most iconic trendsetters. Her quasi-chic fashions were instantly recognizable in each her movies—Love Story prompted one of the most wide swept knit-cap trends in history—as well as her marriages to two of Hollywood’s most notable dressers, Steve McQueen and Robert Evans. An original in her slouchy pants, chic patterns and boho collegiate cuts, she’s the ultimate deconstructed prep. Try Lacoste’s tailored collection of flirty prints and schoolgirl pop for a similar style. |
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Christian Dior
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Grace Kelly: Being hailed by Women’s Wear Daily in 1955 as having a natural glamour that epitomized the era, Grace Kelly emerged as one of America’s golden girls. Rarely straying from her feminine style, Kelly favored hats, gloves, satins and taffetas. She introduced the world to safari style, turbans, flat loafers and headwraps, (sound familiar?) all the while relying on her natural palette of beiges, pinks, blues and creams. Dior’s Cruise 08’ collection celebrates the chic cuts and colors of the Grace Kelly era.
Bianca Jagger: Studio 54 was the place to be seen and Bianca Jagger, loyal to 1970s fashion ‘IT’ man, Halston, was a permanent fixture. Whether riding into the club on a white horse, marrying Mick in a revealing pantsuit or discovering Manolo Blahnik long before Carrie Bradshaw, (Jagger wore Blahnik’s to her birthday in 1977) Jagger dressed, danced, dined and dated to her own outstanding tune. Favoring draped jersey, figure hugging cuts, and large gold cuffs, this stylish jet setter was always in synch. BCBG’s bold line of 70s inspired dresses channel Jagger with a slightly sexy edge. |
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Ava Gardner: One of Frank Sinatra’s greatest loves, Ava Gardner oozed sex appeal long before it became fashionable. Part of an era in Hollywood that applauded girly girls, she instantly became famous for her 'devil-may-care' attitude. Her stunning beauty and enviable figure were perfectly in tune with the 1940s pin-tight waists and low-cut necklines, while her smooth waves and haunting stare added considerable appeal to even the most sensible of evening gowns. Figure hugging glamour at Chanel will transport you back to the 1940s.
Twiggy: With a wardrobe by Mary Quant and a hair cut by Vidal Sassoon, Twiggy is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable icons in fashion. Crowned the first supermodel, this leggy, thin, doe-eyed beauty epitomized the 1960s with her mini-skirts, androgynous build, pixie cut and manicured lashes. A virtual clothes hanger, Twiggy helped propel the Swinging Sixties fashion of Carnaby Street into an international craze, all while dethroning the curvaceous Marilyn Monroe’s of her day. Opt for Rebecca Taylor’s modern minis with flat boots for an updated look. |
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