Punk-pop icon Debbie Harry from Blondie. Coolest. Woman. Ever

By Glamour – 22nd June 2015

Debbie Harry of the punk-pop band Blondie just happens to be (collectively) GLAMOUR’s most cherished style icon, so with pleasure, we’ve looked back at her style history and analysed just exactly what she’s taught us about fashion.

How to work double denim
Making jeans look more badass than James Dean is Ms Harry, who learnt the art of double denim long, long before of any of us.

The power of a white dress
On the cover of Parallel Lines, Harry wore an off-the-shoulder dress that we travelled far and wide to find, to no avail. She is a punk version of Marilyn Monroe; he dress says demure, while the hair, pout and folded arms spell pure defiance and attitude.

A leather jacket is essential
Expensive yes, but also one of the most precious, versatile and perennially cool items you will ever own. It adds instant attitude no matter what it’s teamed with.

Peroxide hair is so much more than Marilyn Monroe
Harry proved that peroxide hair could look sexy, as well as disheveled and punk. And don’t be afraid of a bold dip-dye look, just go more Harry than Christina Aguilera.

Sometimes it’s ok to wear just a T-shirt
Just keep it baggy and short, keep your hair messy and big (but not so it looks like you’ve spent too much time on it), and eyes smokey. Knee pads are optional.

Be fearless and dare to wear leopard print
Working leopard print all comes down to your attitude – think feline sexiness, rather than Kat Slater (sorry Kat).

She invented one of the most influential festival looks ever
Shorts, a waistcoat and shades – you thought Kate Moss pioneered this didn’t you? No, no Harry is so ahead of the times that even Moss copies her.

Everyone needs a vintage T-shirt collection
Well-loved band tees were a wardrobe staple of Harry back in the 80s. You don’t need to dress up to looking smokin’ badass hot.

Smokey eyes should look two days old
Every self-respecting rock ‘n’ roller knows that your make-up should never look fresh, but smudged and well-worn like you’ve been partying all night and there were better things to be doing than going to sleep and taking off your eyeliner.

Pink can be tough
Pink is not just for girly girls – if you wear it like Harry, it has an irreverent edge. Just team your kitsch pink shades with a vintage band tee and black skinny jeans.

Believe in style reinvention
Imagine our surprise when we stumbled across this early picture of Harry, formerly known as a HIPPY. Yes, she effortlessly went from folk hippy to punk bombshell, proving that no one nails their fashion signatures straight away.

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