French style icon: Jane Birkin

Today we're going to highlight some of Jane Birkin's timeless looks. Birkin is known as a singer and style icon of the 60s/70s, and notably the muse and mistress of Serge Gainsbourg. 

It exudes Parisian style with effortless flair and chic, as well as timelessness.

Birkin wears a total white look, including a perfect white blouse in 1977. Our Louise en Blanc d'île d'Yeu jacket is the perfect complement to this look. (https://www.elle.com.au/fashion/jane-birkin-style-18183)

Any ode to Birkin's style would be incomplete without a mention of Gainsbourg. The two lovers were exhibited in 1969 at the École Nationale Supéieure des Beaux-Arts. The iconic basket bag is prominent in the image. A combination we love is Birkin's messy hair and wool coat. (https://www.vogue.fr/fashion/fashion-inspiration/diaporama/how-to-dress-like-jane-birkin-this-hiver/53922)

Masculine and feminine is a concept that Birkin loved. She embodies the concept by pairing lingerie with a man's suit. This look, along with many of her others, was definitely ahead of its time. Our Louise jacket in Vendome Black is perfect for recreating this look. (https://www.elle.com/uk/fashion/what-to-wear/articles/g28687/jane-birkin-style-icon- inspiration/?slide=12))

Birkin wore many knitted minidresses, especially in the 1960s. In this particular image, she's wearing a very chic, if easy and simple, pink dress. Take our Mathilde jacket in Rouge Amour for add color to your look.

Fast forward to the 21st century as Birkin still carries a Parisian flair. In 2002, Birkin looked effortless on the red carpet in a bold, red, '90s dress. Our white Louise d'Ile d'Yeu jacket offers Parisian chic.
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 This article was written by Tess RUSSELL.