15 Archive Photos Of Original Rock Chick Marianne Faithfull
Marianne Faithfull’s Swinging London wardrobe is as treasured as her music. The ’60s icon carved out a stellar career with hits like “Tears Go By” and “The Ballad of Lucy Jordan” – not to mention her memorable performance in The Girl on a Motorcycle (1968). But it’s her innate sense of style she’s most famous for.
From silk neck scarves to knee-high leather boots and oversized collars, the singer set the sartorial tone for the decade while sidelining flower power fashion. Whether in a leather jumpsuit or a colourful velvet suit, she set the stage alight. Often seen with Rolling Stone Mick Jagger by her side, her blunt fringe became as legendary as their fleeting romance.
As she features in British Vogue’s April issue, below we take a closer look at one of Britain’s longest-reigning style muses.
The April 2021 issue of British Vogue is on newsstands on 12 March.
John Pratt1/151964
In a cuffed minidress, she poses for a portrait with her pet Dalmatian.
Fred Mott2/151964
In her go-to paisley patterned shirt, she hangs off a ladder in London for a promo shot.
David Redfern3/151965
For her TV appearance on Thank Your Lucky Stars, she opted for a monochrome dress and classic black pumps.
Keystone-France4/151966
She liked to add a French-girl touch to outfits in the form of a silk neck scarf.
Mirrorpix5/151966
Standing outside the National Film Theatre, she looked every inch the star with a jacket shrugged over her shoulders and wearing patent Mary-Janes.
Express6/151967
In a ruffled shirt and shades, she was pictured here leaving court after Mick Jagger and Stones guitarist Keith Richards were sentenced for drug possession in Chichester.
Keystone-France7/151967
The young couple opt for their version of black-tie for an evening at the ballet at London’s Royal Opera House.
Mirrorpix8/151967
Posing for a portrait at the Chichester Hotel, she opted for a wool suit and an oversized collar.
