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An Ode to Françoise Hardy's Style

In honor of the singer, actress and fashion icon's birthday today.

By Harper's Bazaar StaffPublished: Jan 17, 2017

Transport, Automotive exterior, Fender, Winter, Glass, Black hair, Vehicle door, Windshield, Fur, Street fashion,

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Known for her mix of minimalism and bohemian flair, Parisian singer and actress Françoise Hardy became an icon all her own with little white dresses, chunky furs and her trademark fringe cut. In honor of Hardy's birthday today, we take a look back at her most fashionable moments in photos.

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Human, Winter, Textile, Fur clothing, Monochrome, Jacket, Style, Street fashion, Natural material, Animal product,

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1960

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Clothing, Lip, Monochrome, Style, Monochrome photography, Black-and-white, Street fashion, Black, Beauty, Fur,

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1960

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Vehicle, Automotive design, Grille, Headlamp, Windscreen wiper, Car, Hood, Classic car, Style, Automotive lighting,

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1960

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Musical instrument, Guitarist, Plucked string instruments, Musician, String instrument, String instrument, Guitar, Music, Musical instrument accessory, Music artist,

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1960

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Clothing, Leg, Monochrome, Outerwear, White, Style, Monochrome photography, Black-and-white, Knee, Boot,

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1960s

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Human, Shoulder, Joint, White, Style, Sitting, Dress, Monochrome, Monochrome photography, Knee,

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1960s

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Monochrome, Infrastructure, Human leg, Photograph, White, Street, Urban area, Style, Monochrome photography, Coat,

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1963

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Audio equipment, Microphone, Sleeve, Music, Electronic device, Style, Singing, Music artist, Fashion, Singer,

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1965

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Sleeve, Human body, Outerwear, Standing, Collar, Blazer, Button, Cuff,

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1966

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Eyewear, Glasses, Vision care, Sunglasses, Outerwear, Style, Coat, Fashion accessory, Street fashion, Jacket,

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1966

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Monochrome, Style, Monochrome photography, Boot, Jacket, Black-and-white, Knee, Street fashion, Visual arts, Arch,

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1966

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Musical instrument, Musical instrument accessory, String instrument accessory, Guitar, Plucked string instruments, Guitarist, Guitar accessory, String instrument, String instrument, Long hair,

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1966

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Leg, Human body, Human leg, Barefoot, Elbow, Mammal, Sitting, Summer, Knee, People in nature,

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1966

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Clothing, Brown, Yellow, Bag, Textile, Photograph, Outerwear, Style, Fashion accessory, Street fashion,

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1966

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Human body, Sitting, Human leg, Knee, Fashion accessory, Comfort, Beauty, Monochrome, Thigh, Black-and-white,

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1967

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Style, Fashion, Waist, Trunk, Black-and-white, Fashion design, Curtain, Day dress, Makeover, Overcoat,

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1968

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Microphone, Music, Musician, Dress, String instrument accessory, Audio equipment, Music artist, String instrument, Musical instrument, Plucked string instruments,

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1968

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Clothing, Footwear, Leg, Monochrome, Trousers, Photograph, Outerwear, White, Standing, Monochrome photography,

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1968

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Tire, Motorcycle, Shoe, Automotive tire, Fender, Jacket, Vehicle brake, Auto part, Motorcycle accessories, Automotive lighting,

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1969

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Eyewear, Glasses, Vision care, Jacket, Sunglasses, Textile, Denim, Outerwear, Monochrome, Style,

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1969

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