Spring Wardrobe Edit: 1960s French Film Aesthetic
Jane Birkin and Brigitte Bardot epitomized effortless, casual & chic in two classic mid-century French films that are the perfect update for any wardrobe today.
Since we have been refreshing our knowledge of 1960s classic French films over on The Swans Pod Instagram page, it’s impossible not to notice the inspirational style of a few female leads such as Bridget Bardot and Jane Birkin. Each has a clean and classic aesthetic that has inspired fashion design for decades and is the perfect guide for updating any Spring wardrobe.
Scroll down to discover a trio of fashion trends in two of France's most epic vintage films, from gingham print to A-line skirts and so much more.
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Navy Stripes
French women and stripe tops are as well known as any vintage fashion trend and no one did it better than Brigitte Bardot in Les Mépris (1963) wearing a navy-and-white striped tee paired with a matching navy cardigan, a knee-length pencil skirt and flat espadrilles. The look is so simple and classic we decided to re-create it with updated styles:
Polo Ralph Lauren Navy Stripe T-Shirt
Theory Navy Stretch Pencil Skirt
GIANVITO ROSSI | White leather espadrille loafers
SAINT LAURENT | Women's Headband
Gingham Print
In La Piscine (1969), Jane Birkin has a few iconic moments in Jacques Deray's film, which included enviable ensembles similar to how Birkin dressed off-screen in her everyday life. The French fashion darling wore a blue-and-white gingham minidress that's just as relevant in today as it was back in the '60s. See how we elevated this classic print for your wardrobe.
ANN MASHBURN Navy Gingham Shirt Dress
Rebecca Taylor Black Gingham Check Sleeveless Minidress
Birkin also wore a black gingham print skirt with a classic white shirt, black ballet flats and a woven bag. This should definitely be in every wardrobe this season.
Rebecca Taylor Gingham Black Check Miniskirt
Theory White Stretch Button Shirt
MANOLO BLAHNIK bow-detailed leather ballet flats
A-Line Skirt
Everything Bardot wears in Le Mépris (1963) is as beautiful as the various backdrops in Jean-Luc Godard's film. One such fashion highlight is the belted A-line skirt she dons with a striped, pink cardigan and flats. Elegant and effortless, the shapely skirt is a perfect choice for an easy and chic daytime look. Here’s our update:
Belted pleated stretch-wool twill mini skirt
GUCCI GG Pink Intarsia Cotton Cardigan
BOTTEGA VENETA | Cat-Eye Sunglasses
SAINT LAURENT Shade Oval Sunglasses
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