Debbie Harry first garnered fame in the late ’70s with Blondie’s breakthrough album Parallel Lines, and the new wave singer’s charisma and eclectic style have had a lasting impression on American pop culture ever since. From her blown out platinum hair (which made her so synonymous with the name Blondie that the band’s manager made “Blondie Is a Group” buttons in 1978 to clear up the common misconception) to those infamous Warhol photos, Harry is a bona fide American icon who, as she turns 72 years old, is still making her mark on the contemporary cultural landscape.
To celebrate the singer’s birthday today, and to get in the spirit for the 4th of July weekend, why not take some inspiration from some of Harry’s most all-American looks? From her take on the Texas tuxedo (easily recreated with a Brock Collection denim jacket and H&M frayed-hem jeans) to her sporty-chic combination of a deep blue tank top and translucent heels (similar to Off-White’s racerback crop top and Yeezy Season 4’s PVC stiletto mules), Harry has, over the past four decades, consistently served up laid-back yet glamorous looks that would still work today. Here, shop some of Harry’s coolest outfits to kick off the 4th of July weekend with some fashion rapture.