1971
In a smocked blouse, velvet jacket, Vicky Tiel shorts and leather Mary Jane shoes in London.
Jane Birkin’s Style Over the Years: Mary Janes, Boots & More Classic Shoe Moments
Jane Birkin attends Jean Paul Gaultier's spring 2005 fashion show in Paris, France during Paris Fashion Week on July 8, 2004.
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During her life, the late Jane Birkin — who has passed away at 76 — was known for her contributions to music and the arts. However, she was also renowned for her effortless sense of dress.
Over the decades, Birkin’s nonchalant approach to personal style remained the constant, thanks to an array of tonal neutral separates, denim and the occasional textured statement piece. The muse — who famously helped to create Hermès’ Birkin handbag in the ’80s — paired elevated wardrobe basics together with a playful, comfortable twist, seen in her simple sweaters, blouses and collared jackets with pleated trousers and jeans, as well as bohemian maxi dresses. As her prominence rose, Birkin’s more recent outings included sharp suiting and oversized matching sets, as well as the occasional lacy or fringed dress for formal occasions.
On the shoe front, Birkin’s footwear always maintained the same ethos as her wardrobe, smoothly remaining practical and chic with sharp flats, everyday leather boots and a rotation of white and dark blue Converse sneakers.
Below, discover the fashion icon’s style over the years, from the ’70s to the 2020’s.
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1972
Image Credit: Universal Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images In a black sweater, jeans and leather boots with a woven basket bag with Serge Gainsbourg and daughters Kate Barry (L) and Charlotte Gainsbourg (R) in London.
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2004
Image Credit: Michel Dufour/WireImage In a sheer green blouse, light green cardigan and blue jeans with a black leather Hermés Birkin handbag at Jean Paul Gaultier’s spring 2005 show during Paris Fashion Week.
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2007
Image Credit: ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images In a deep brown dress and metallic sandals with Belgian actress Natacha Regnier at the screening of “Le Scaphandre et le Papillon” at the Festival Palace in Cannes, France during the 60th Cannes Film Festival.
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2009
Image Credit: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images In a white collared shirt, beige trousers and Converse sneakers in Venice, Italy at the 66th Venice Film Festival.
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2010
Image Credit: Julien M. Hekimian/Getty Images In a black shirt, pants and leather boots with daughter Lou Doillon at Place Vendome in Paris, France.
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2016
Image Credit: Dominique Charriau/WireImage In a black suit and white sneakers with daughters Charlotte Gainsbourg (L) and Lou Doillon (R) at the Saint Laurent spring 2017 show during Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France.
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2021
Image Credit: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images In a white collared shirt, blue jeans and dark blue Converse sneakers with daughter Charlotte Gainsbourg at the “Jane Par Charlotte” photocall during the 74th annual Cannes Film Festival.
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2022
Image Credit: Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images In a tan coat, black sweater, beige trouers and white Converse sneakers at the Acne Studios spring 2023 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France.
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2023
Image Credit: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images In a black sequined jacket, trousers and leather boots with daughter Charlotte Gainsbourg (L) and Alice Attal (R) at L’Olympia in Paris, France for the 48th Cesar Film Awards.
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