Our Favourite IT-Girls Through The Decades
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With her iconic fringe, barefeet and androgynous style, Jane
Birkin was the doe-eyed icon of the 1970s and her allure lives on within
the young girls obsessed with her to this day. Birkin embodied what would
today be known as the ‘French Girl Aesthetic’. She mastered the art
effortlessly chic. To replicate her beauty, try leaning into some of Jane’s
favourite fashions. An a-line dress was constantly sported by Birkin
throughout the 70s, whether it be on the streets of London or the
cobblestones of Paris. Or perhaps a pair of ballerina flats to enhance
that easygoing aura Jane personified. “It’s impossible to be stylish without
confidence, you see.” - Jane Birkin
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When it comes time to think of the ultimate eighties it-girl, Iman is
hard to ignore. Stunning muse of Versace, Klein, Mugler and Saint Laurent,
she possessed the level of allure most models of the time could only dream of.
Her fame and notoriety as a celebrity was only enhanced by her infamous
marriage to David Bowie in 1992. To get that uncomplicatedly powerful Iman look,
employ the help of dark sunglasses, blazers and a classic pair of ankle boots.
Although she was often seen owning the runway in Chanel or Valentino, Iman’s
street style was truly her own and she was unafraid of the colours, textures and
silhouettes which rocked the 80s decade. “I don’t want to follow the trend, I
want to create the trend.” - Iman
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Carolyn Bessette Kennedy: the epitome of class and style in 90s New
York City. Bessette was incredibly private about her personal life as well as
her love life and while her and JFK jr were papped constantly during their time
in New York, she still managed to harness the mystery of a classic it-girl which
is hard to come by these days. To replicate CBK’s style stick to basics. A pair of
Levis, oval sunglasses and white tees are the way to go. For evening time, always
opt for black - the classiest colour on the market and one Carolyn so often
favoured. “Carolyn Bessette Kennedy defined the understated cool of the
90s.” - Tory Burch
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While when thinking of Kate Moss, the nineties springs instantly to
mind, we still feel as though she ran the noughties in London. From her
infamous relationship with Pete Doherty to the iconic looks she sported
countless years in a row at Glastonbury, the early 2000s were certainly in
the palm of Moss’ hand. To channel Kate Moss in your own personal style,
we recommend a pair of low waisted blue jeans or a denim skirt forever paired
with black ballet flats.The look practically screams off-duty supermodel. But if
you require something less casual - get inspired by that ICONIC leopard print
fur coat Kate was papped wearing on the arm of Winona Ryder.
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Gossip girl defined fashion in the 2010s which means it is no
surprise that leading lady, Blake Lively is our pick for it-girl of the decade.
Whether she was acting as sparkling socialite Serena van der Woodsen
on set in New York, or playing Muse to Karl Lagerfeld in Paris, she was
certainly alive with the radiance of a starlet turned it-girl. Blake Lively
infamously has never used a stylist, making her personal style all the more
beguiling. The golden girl frequently donned high-heeled boots, messy hair
and mini skirts throughout the 2010s. Lively was and still is “a kind of American
dream girl” according to Karl Lagerfeld in 2011.
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The term ‘nepo baby’ has taken the 2020s by storm and no it-girl owns
the nickname with quite as much chic as daughter of Johnny Depp and
Vanessa Paradis, Lily-Rose Depp. She is a blend of Parisian glamour and
all-American L.A charm which manifests itself into the perfect muse for
young girls of the current decade. Between her brief romance with Hollywood
heartthrob Timothee Chalamet, to her scandalous role as Jocelyn in HBO’s
‘The Idol’, Depp has also managed to become a fashion favourite. To get that LRD
look, opt for anything tweed as an homage to her title as a Chanel girl, as well as
loafers or kitten heels to uphold that playful elegance.