These Brigitte Bardot-inspired innovations reflect the unmistakable influence this actress-turned-activist has had on the fashion industry.
From her classic beehive hairstyle to the iconic smoky eye, looks popularized by this French temptress continue to dominate makeup and wardrobe trends today. Her laid-back and beachy style, which integrated many large hats, high collars and bust-enhancing tops, is still evident, and is a standout example of the fine line between sexy and over-the-top. Bardot's style is considerably easier to achieve than other retro looks like Marilyn Monroe, because much of the look involves a slightly disheveled style.
Though Bardot may not be as popular of an actress as she was in the 60s, her legacy lives on in the makeup, style and aesthetic choices of many women.
45 Bardot-Inspired Innovations
From Bodacious Bombshell Lookbooks to Sultry Sixties Shoots:
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Retro Rocker Looks
Guess Fall/Winter 2010 Ad Campaign is Hot with Big Hair
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Sultry Bardot Fashion
The Riley Keough Dazed & Confused Spread Channels a '60s Icon
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Return of the Beehive
Karl Lagerfeld & Amy Winehouse Bring Back Retro Hair Style
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Candice Swanepoel, Victoria's Secret Model (INTERVIEW)
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Bardot-Inspired Tattoography
Inked Girl Emily Gets Wild in an Urban Setting
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French Bombshell Editorials
Kurv Magazine 'Icons' Issue Channels Brigitte Bardot
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Biker Bombshell Editorials
The Siri Tollerod Elle Norway Photo Shoot is Leather-Clad and Sultry
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Saucy 60s Summer Lookbooks
Candice Swanepoel by Steven Meisel Heats Up Vogue Italia
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Swinging Sixties Shoots
The Self Service Issue 35 Stars Mod Models Arizona Muse and Daphne Groene
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Secret to Retro Beehive
Amy Winehouse Wigs on eBay
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Baroque Bombshell Captures
Lydia Hearst Stars in a Chic Shoot for Glamour Paris March 2012
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60s Film Noir Shoots
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Glam Factor' Editorial is Dramatically Retro
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Bodacious Bombshell Lookbooks
The Black Orchid Autumn Winter Lookbook is Stunning
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Pigtailed Bombshell Models
The Candice Swanepoel Victorias Secret Ads are Adorably Sultry
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Retro Garden Fashion Photography
The Abbey Lee Kershaw Vogue UK Photo Shoot is Ultra Glamorous
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Flirty Sixties Shoots
The Skye Stracke Elle Russia Editorial is Retro-Infused
24
Southern French Frocks
The Temperley London Resort 2013 Collection is Classy and Elegant
23
Sunny Swimwear Editorials
Lara Stone Vogue April 2011 Photoshoot Radiates Under the Bright Rays
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Fun Beachy Fragrance Films
The 'And Dior Created Woman' Video is Vibrant & Playful
21
Boudoir-Style Photography
'Imperial Times' Captures a Sexy Hotel Room Romp
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Beehives & Cat Eyes
Andrey & Lili Channel the Swingin 60s for ‘Vie Privee' Shoot
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Fashion on the Rocks
Lara Stone Channels Brigitte Bardot at Beach in W Magazine
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Foofy-Haired Photoshoots
The Lara Stone 'Self Service' S/11 Shoot Depicts Retro Glamour
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Sun-Drenched Bombshell Captures
The Max Italy Amber Heard Cover Shoot Channels the Best of Marilyn
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Sultry Sixties Shoots
The Marie Claire South Africa Ibiza Nights Editorial Stars Yulia T
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Generational Makeup Editorials
The ELLE France 'Beauty Idol' Photoshoot Stars Ashley Smith
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Unstoppable Blonde Editorials
The Magdalena Frackowiak Vogue Spain March 2012 Shoot is Ultra Chic
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Haute Grunge Shoots
The Love Magazine Spring 2012 Collection Combines Style with Street
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Fierce Flaxen Photoshoots
Hailey Clauson Stars in a Seaside Shoot for Vogue Spain May 2012
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Cinematic Scent Ads
The Dior Addict 2012 Campaign Stars a Summery Daphne Groeneveld
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Old Hollywood Photo Exhibits
Pigozzi and the Paparazzi
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Platinum Peroxide Pictorials
Supermodel Marisa Miller Covers Vegas Magazine March 2010
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Legendary Lock Editorials
The Alek Alexeyeva Elle Spain Shoot is Inspired by Famous Vixens
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Staged Supermodel Paparazzi Portraits
Lara Stone in Vogue Paris March Shows Faux Candids
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Impersonation Photography
Kristen Wiig in V64 Poses as Historically Famous Females
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Retro Bathside Beauties
Mariell Amelie's Bardot Spread is an Alluring and 80s-Styled Shoot
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Bakery-Style Beats
'Baguette Bardot' Channels Bridgette Bardot With Baguettes on Each Arm
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Retro For Metro
The 60s Look
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Iconic Women Redux
Faith Hill Becomes Brigitte Bardot, Grace Kelly, Twiggy for Redbook
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Cloned Celebrity Music Videos
The Beyonce Countdown Video Features Multiples of the Pop Star
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Visionary Shapeshifting Gowns
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The Fashion Gone Rogue Chloe Editorial is Dark and Moody
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Shopping Channel Spoof Shoots
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