45 Bardot-Inspired Innovations

From Bodacious Bombshell Lookbooks to Sultry Sixties Shoots

— July 1, 2012 — Pop Culture
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.

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Bakery-Style Beats
Bakery-Style Beats
'Baguette Bardot' Channels Bridgette Bardot With Baguettes on Each Arm
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Cloned Celebrity Music Videos
Cloned Celebrity Music Videos
The Beyonce Countdown Video Features Multiples of the Pop Star
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Retro For Metro
Retro For Metro
The 60s Look
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Cinematic Scent Ads
Cinematic Scent Ads
The Dior Addict 2012 Campaign Stars a Summery Daphne Groeneveld
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Legendary Lock Editorials
Legendary Lock Editorials
The Alek Alexeyeva Elle Spain Shoot is Inspired by Famous Vixens
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Staged Supermodel Paparazzi Portraits
Staged Supermodel Paparazzi Portraits
Lara Stone in Vogue Paris March Shows Faux Candids
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Impersonation Photography
Impersonation Photography
Kristen Wiig in V64 Poses as Historically Famous Females
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Retro Bathside Beauties
Retro Bathside Beauties
Mariell Amelie's Bardot Spread is an Alluring and 80s-Styled Shoot
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Generational Makeup Editorials
Generational Makeup Editorials
The ELLE France 'Beauty Idol' Photoshoot Stars Ashley Smith
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Fun Beachy Fragrance Films
Fun Beachy Fragrance Films
The 'And Dior Created Woman' Video is Vibrant & Playful
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Iconic Women Redux
Iconic Women Redux
Faith Hill Becomes Brigitte Bardot, Grace Kelly, Twiggy for Redbook
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Unstoppable Blonde Editorials
Unstoppable Blonde Editorials
The Magdalena Frackowiak Vogue Spain March 2012 Shoot is Ultra Chic
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Haute Grunge Shoots
Haute Grunge Shoots
The Love Magazine Spring 2012 Collection Combines Style with Street
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Fierce Flaxen Photoshoots
Fierce Flaxen Photoshoots
Hailey Clauson Stars in a Seaside Shoot for Vogue Spain May 2012
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Platinum Peroxide Pictorials
Platinum Peroxide Pictorials
Supermodel Marisa Miller Covers Vegas Magazine March 2010
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Secret to Retro Beehive
Secret to Retro Beehive
Amy Winehouse Wigs on eBay
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Bodacious Bombshell Lookbooks
Bodacious Bombshell Lookbooks
The Black Orchid Autumn Winter Lookbook is Stunning
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Sultry Sixties Shoots
Sultry Sixties Shoots
The Marie Claire South Africa Ibiza Nights Editorial Stars Yulia T
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Sun-Drenched Bombshell Captures
Sun-Drenched Bombshell Captures
The Max Italy Amber Heard Cover Shoot Channels the Best of Marilyn
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60s Film Noir Shoots
60s Film Noir Shoots
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Glam Factor' Editorial is Dramatically Retro
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Baroque Bombshell Captures
Baroque Bombshell Captures
Lydia Hearst Stars in a Chic Shoot for Glamour Paris March 2012
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Old Hollywood Photo Exhibits
Old Hollywood Photo Exhibits
Pigozzi and the Paparazzi
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Sunny Swimwear Editorials
Sunny Swimwear Editorials
Lara Stone Vogue April 2011 Photoshoot Radiates Under the Bright Rays
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Southern French Frocks
Southern French Frocks
The Temperley London Resort 2013 Collection is Classy and Elegant
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Flirty Sixties Shoots
Flirty Sixties Shoots
The Skye Stracke Elle Russia Editorial is Retro-Infused
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Foofy-Haired Photoshoots
Foofy-Haired Photoshoots
The Lara Stone 'Self Service' S/11 Shoot Depicts Retro Glamour
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Retro Garden Fashion Photography
Retro Garden Fashion Photography
The Abbey Lee Kershaw Vogue UK Photo Shoot is Ultra Glamorous
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Biker Bombshell Editorials
Biker Bombshell Editorials
The Siri Tollerod Elle Norway Photo Shoot is Leather-Clad and Sultry
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Return of the Beehive
Return of the Beehive
Karl Lagerfeld & Amy Winehouse Bring Back Retro Hair Style
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Fashion on the Rocks
Fashion on the Rocks
Lara Stone Channels Brigitte Bardot at Beach in W Magazine
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Swinging Sixties Shoots
Swinging Sixties Shoots
The Self Service Issue 35 Stars Mod Models Arizona Muse and Daphne Groene
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Sultry Bardot Fashion
Sultry Bardot Fashion
The Riley Keough Dazed & Confused Spread Channels a '60s Icon
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Beehives & Cat Eyes
Beehives & Cat Eyes
Andrey & Lili Channel the Swingin 60s for ‘Vie Privee' Shoot
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French Bombshell Editorials
French Bombshell Editorials
Kurv Magazine 'Icons' Issue Channels Brigitte Bardot
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Bardot-Inspired Tattoography
Bardot-Inspired Tattoography
Inked Girl Emily Gets Wild in an Urban Setting
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Boudoir-Style Photography
Boudoir-Style Photography
'Imperial Times' Captures a Sexy Hotel Room Romp
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Candice Swanepoel, Victoria's Secret Model (INTERVIEW)
Candice Swanepoel, Victoria's Secret Model (INTERVIEW)
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Saucy 60s Summer Lookbooks
Saucy 60s Summer Lookbooks
Candice Swanepoel by Steven Meisel Heats Up Vogue Italia
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Pigtailed Bombshell Models
Pigtailed Bombshell Models
The Candice Swanepoel Victorias Secret Ads are Adorably Sultry
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Retro Rocker Looks
Retro Rocker Looks
Guess Fall/Winter 2010 Ad Campaign is Hot with Big Hair
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