At Hellbent, we have little interest in the question “Dead or alive, who would you want to have dinner with?”. However, “Dead or alive, who would you want to style?”, is a completely different matter. A great outfit will transcend decades, leaving a lasting impression decades earlier. 

While she may have been known for her unconventionality, Yoko Ono’s style was rather played down. Her looks were mostly composed of sleek pieces, contradicting the eccentric public image she was so scrutinized for. She’d often sport quiet shades like black, white, gray, and navy blue. We paired her with the Bowling top and Agnes pants, perfect for the free spirit roaming across her art studio on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

Elizabeth Taylor was known for her refined approach to fashion. The Rayne dress strikes the ultimate balance between elegance and seduction for the ever-glamorous Elizabeth Taylor. 

Back in the day, Beatles star Paul McCartney’s layering game was unmatched. A big fan of busy prints and accentuating his legs, we’d style him in these fun patterns as well as the show-stopping Cherry pants, finishing the look off with the Aloha loafers.

When you think of Priscilla Presley you may conjure images of beehive hairdos, thick eyeliner, and lacy white dresses. However, following her divorce from Elvis, Priscilla ventured on discovering her style. These looks were a far cry from her early days. In the 70’s she honed in on more casual, all-American pieces. Looking back you’ll see her in a lot of blue and denim and silhouettes that emphasize the waist and flare at the legs. *(Caleen Top, LaLaLand Pants, gold glasses)*

Like Yoko, Cher’s off-duty style was much simpler than her on-stage extravagance. You’ll see her leaning towards Western pieces like cowboy hats and boots, denim, and button-downs. We can see Cher in the Clotilda dress on a hot California summer’s evening.

These icons stand as a testament that discovering your style is adventurous and unapologetically personal. While the fashion cycle keeps moving forward it is clear that trends are and will forever be influenced by those that dared to step outside of the bounds of conventionality. So, which 70s star would you dress like?