Great Outfits in Fashion History: Jane Birkin in a Burberry Trench and Ruby-Red Boots
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There are perfectly good celebrity style moments, and then there are the looks that really stick with you, the ones you try desperately to recreate at home. In 'Great Outfits in Fashion History,' Fashionista editors are revisiting their all-time favorite lewks.
One night in 1975, Jane Birkin stepped out of her Parisian apartment in an unconventional-yet-debonair combination: a Burberry trench coat and knee-high patent boots — the clothing underneath concealed entirely by the jacket. The purpose and destination of the outfit are unknown, but do they really matter?
A known outfit repeater, Birkin often added a Burberry trench to her uniform of jeans and a white tee. While the shoes were a less expected pick for the actor and singer, she was photographed wearing them again a few years later. What makes this look distinct is its nonchalance, a hallmark of Birkin's style and one of the many reasons she's frequently credited as an archetype of Parisian style.
Want to get a head start on your fall transitional wardrobe? Shop our Birkin-inspired picks below.
Reformation River Knee Boot, $478, available here
Loeffler Randall Goldy Knee-High Leather Boots, $695, available here
Banana Republic Oversized Trench Coat, $230 $138, available here (sizes XXS-XXL)
Sézane Scott Trench Coat, $305, available here (sizes 0-16)
Burberry Kensington Double-Breasted Trench Coat, $2,590, available here (sizes 0-16)
Almasika Universum Petite Diamond Necklace 7mm, $790, available here
Soko Maua Delicate Necklace, $148, available here
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