Debbie Harry Makes Us Want to Be 70 Already So We Can Look This Cool
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By Leah Rodriguez – 8th April 2016
There are plenty of vintage images of Debbie Harry from Blondie’s heyday, but why stop there? At 70, the punk icon continues to make noise on the red carpet with her Jersey-girl edge. This year alone, Harry appeared at the Coach flagship opening in an oversize varsity jacket and rainbow-camo dress (not her first time in that look), wore sci-fi-inspired sunglasses to Fashion Week, and sported a skull-printed dress on Broadway. It’s inspiring: If Harry can wear a full-body harness, you can too — though maybe leave the flower crowns to her.
(Please note I have corrected some dates and information in this article)
See all her best looks below.
April 1, 2016
Where: Rehearsing onstage at “Michael Dorf Presents the Music of David Bowie” at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
Photo: Jeff Kravitz/2016 Jeff Kravitz
March 31, 2016
Where: Performing onstage during “The Music of David Bowie” in New York City.
Photo: Kevin Mazur/2016 Kevin Mazur
March 1, 2016
Where: At Coach Paris Flaghsip Opening Party.
Photo: Julien M. Hekimian/2016 WireImage
October 3, 2015
Where: At the Chris Stein “Negative” Exhibition Opening in Paris.
Photo: Julien M. Hekimian/2015 Getty Images
September 26, 2015
Where: At amfAR Milano in Milan.
Photo: Vittorio Zunino Celotto/2015 Getty Images
September 17, 2015
Where: At the Marc Jacobs Spring 2016 fashion show during New York Fashion Week.
Photo: Slaven Vlasic/2015 Getty Images
September 15, 2015
Where: At the Coach women’s spring 2016 fashion show during New York Fashion Week.
Photo: Brad Barket/2015 Getty Images
September 11, 2015
Where: At the Givenchy fashion show during spring 2016 New York Fashion Week.
Photo: Michael Loccisano/2015 Getty Images
July 18, 2015
Where: Performing during Project Pabst 2015 in Portland.
Photo: Jackie Butler/2015 Jackie Butler
July 12, 2015
Where: At Penn & Teller on Broadway in New York City.
Photo: Neilson Barnard/2015 Getty Images
June 22, 2015
Where: Performing onstage at the City Parks Foundation Thirty Years of Summer Stage Celebration in New York City.
Photo: J. Countess/2015 J. Countess
February 15, 2015
Where: At SNL 40th-Anniversary Celebration in New York City.
Photo: Larry Busacca/2015 Getty Images
December 5, 2014
Where: Performing during the John Lennon Tribute Benefit Concert in New York City.
Photo: Taylor Hill/2014 Taylor Hill
November 5, 2014
Where: At the private viewing of “Chris Stein/Negative: Me, Blondie and the Advent of Punk” in London.
Photo: David M. Benett/2014 David M. Benett
October 26, 2014
Where: At the Broadway Opening Night performance of The Last Ship in New York City.
Photo: Walter McBride/2014 Walter McBride
October 1, 2014
Where: At the CLIO Awards in New York City.
Photo: Steve Zak Photography/2014 Steve Zak Photography
September 16, 2014
Where: Performing as part of the iTunes Festival in London.
Photo: Joseph Okpako/2014 Joseph Okpako
September 15, 2014
Where: At the Vin + Omi show during London Fashion Week.
Photo: John Phillips/2014 Getty Images
August 20, 2014
Where: Performing at the O2 Academy.
Photo: Ollie Millington/2014 Ollie Millington
July 11, 2014
Where: Performing during the 2014 Quebec City Summer Festival in Quebec City, Canada.
Photo: C Flanigan/2014 C Flanigan
July 10, 2014
Where: Performing with Blondie during the RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest in Ottawa, Canada.
Photo: Mark Horton/2014 Mark Horton
May 22, 2014
Where: At a taping of Watch What Happens Live in New York City.
Photo: Bravo/2014 Bravo Media, LLC
May 15, 2014
Where: At the “Ray-Ban Celebrates District 1937 Featuring Blondie” event in New York City.
Photo: Jamie McCarthy/2014 Getty Images
April 24, 2014
Where: At the Good Shepherd Services Spring Party in New York City.
Photo: Mike Coppola/2014 Getty Images
March 15, 2014
Where: Onstage during Perez Hilton’s “One Night in Austin” event in Austin, Texas.
Photo: Daniel Boczarski/2014 Daniel Boczarski
February 26, 2014
Where: At the NME Awards in London.
Photo: Dave J Hogan/2014 Dave J Hogan
February 26, 2014
Where: At the NME Awards in London.
Photo: Dave J Hogan/2014 Dave J Hogan
February 26, 2014
Where: Onstage at the NME Awards in London.
Photo: Dave J Hogan/2014 Dave J Hogan
February 5, 2014
Where: Performing during the the Amnesty International Concert in New York City.
Photo: Theo Wargo/2014 Getty Images
December 31, 2013
Where: Performing during New Year’s Rockin’ Eve in New York City.
Photo: Michael Stewart/2013 Michael Stewart
December 10, 2013
Where: At Billboard’s annual “Women in Music” event in New York City.
Photo: Larry Busacca/2013 Getty Images
November 21, 2013
Where: At the American Museum of Natural History’s Museum Gala in New York City.
Photo: Andrew H. Walker/2013 Getty Images
November 14, 2013
Where: At the Out100 Awards in New York City.
Photo: Cindy Ord/2013 Getty Images
November 14, 2013
Where: With Mariah Carey at the Out100 Awards in New York City.
Photo: Jamie McCarthy/2013 Getty Images
October 23, 2013
Where: At the GQ Gentlemen’s Ball in New York City.
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/2013 Getty Images
September 14, 2013
Where: Onstage at the Riot Fest and Carnival in Chicago, Illinois.
Photo: Daniel Boczarski/2013 Daniel Boczarski
August 5, 2013
Where: At the premiere of The Butler in New York City.
Photo: Jamie McCarthy/2013 Getty Images
June 18, 2013
Where: Onstage in Liverpool, England.
Photo: Andrew Benge/2013 Andrew Benge
May 6, 2013
Where: At the Costume Institute Gala in New York City.
Photo: Larry Busacca/2013 Getty Images
April 5, 2013
Where: At “The Friars Club Roast Honors Jack Black” event in New York City.
Photo: Charles Eshelman/2013 Charles Eshelman
March 20, 2013
Where: At the opening night of Breakfast at Tiffany’s in New York City.
Photo: Michael Loccisano/2013 Getty Images
March 11, 2013
Where: At the Blossom Ball in New York City.
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/2013 Getty Images
February 6, 2013
Where: With Todd Thomas at the Rachel Comey fall 2013 fashion show in New York City.
Photo: Allison Joyce/2013 Getty Images
November 18, 2012
Where: At the opening night of Forever Dusty in New York City.
Photo: John Lamparski/2012 John Lamparski
November 8, 2012
Where: At the Cinema Society with Dior and Vanity Fair screening of Rust and Bone in New York City.
Photo: Stephen Lovekin/2012 Getty Images
November 7, 2012
Where: At the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York City.
Photo: Stephen Lovekin/2012 Getty Images
October 24, 2012
Where: At a cocktail party in New York City.
Photo: D Dipasupil/2012 D Dipasupil
July 17, 2012
Where: At the Project Runway 10th-Anniversary Party in New York City.
Photo: Michael Loccisano/2012 Getty Images
June 7, 2012
Where: At the amfAR Inspiration Gala in New York City.
Photo: Jamie McCarthy/2012 Getty Images
February 8, 2012
Where: With a guest at the amfAR New York Gala to Kick off Fall 2012 Fashion Week in New York City.
Photo: Jason Kempin/2012 WireImage
February 7, 2012
Where: Backstage at WIP in New York City.
Photo: Dave Kotinsky/2012 Dave Kotinsky
January 18, 2012
Where: At the Cinema Society and Blackberry Bold screening of Haywire in New York City.
Photo: Mike Coppola/2012 WireImage
December 6, 2011
Where: At the That Ain’t No Lady cabaret show in New York City.
Photo: Lisa Hancock/2011 Lisa Hancock
November 12, 2011
Where: Onstage at the MOCA Gala in L.A.
Photo: Frazer Harrison/2011 Getty Images
November 8, 2011
Where: At the Versace for H&M event in New York City.
Photo: Jamie McCarthy/2011 Getty Images
November 7, 2011
Where: Performing during Glamour’s Women of the Year Awards in New York City.
Photo: Theo Wargo/2011 Getty Images
November 3, 2011
Where: At the Cosmopolitan Ultimate Women of the Year Awards in London.
Photo: Tim Whitby/2011 Getty Images
October 27, 2011
Where: At amfAR’s Inspiration Gala in Los Angeles.
Photo: Frazer Harrison/2011 Getty Images
November 1, 2010
Where: At the Cinema Society and DKNY Jeans screening of Due Date in New York City.
Photo: Mark Von Holden
October 27, 2010
Where: At GQ’s the Gentlemen’s Ball in New York City.
Photo: Larry Busacca/2010 Getty Images
October 18, 2010
Where: At the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s “An Enduring Vision” benefit in New York City.
Photo: Jamie McCarthy/2010 WireImage
September 16, 2010
Where: During Fashion Week in New York City.
Photo: Andrew H. Walker/2010 Getty Images
August 18, 2010
Where: Performing in Hammond, Indiana.
Photo: Paul Warner/2010 Paul Warner
May 13, 2010
Where: In New York City.
Photo: Christopher Peterson/2010 BuzzFoto
April 17, 2010
Where: At the TV Land Awards in L.A.
Photo: Lester Cohen/2010 Lester Cohen
January 31, 2007
Where: Hosting the MAO MAG Fashion Week Launch Party in New York City.
Photo: Marc Andrew Deley
March 13, 2006
Where: At her Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in New York City.
Photo: KMazur
February 15, 2006
Where: At the Brit Awards in London.
Photo: Sarah Seymour
April 25, 2005
Where: At the Charm University Party at Marquee in New York City.
Photo: Djamilla Rosa Cochran Djamilla R
March 17, 2005
Where: During “Marc Jacobs Celebrates the Opening of Three Los Angeles Stores” in L.A.
Photo: J. Vespa
October 3, 2004
Where: At the VH1 Hip-Hop Honors event in New York City.
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris
September 28, 2004
Where: At the WOMENROCK! LIFETIME Television’s Concert in L.A.
Photo: Jon Kopaloff
April 18, 2004
Where: During the “VH1 Divas Benefitting the Save the Music Foundation” show in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Photo: Michael Caulfield Archive
February 23, 2003
Where: At the Grammys in Los Angeles.
Photo: SGranitz
June 4, 1996
“Heavy” New York City Premiere at Don Hill’s Restaurant in New York.
Photo: Time & Life Pictures/Time & Life Pictures
November 2, 1995
Where: At the Benefit Reception for Hudson Riverkeeper Fund in New York City.
Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd.
February 26, 1994
Where: At the “Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS Benefit” in New York City.
Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd.
September 7, 1993
Opening Party for Barney’s Store on Madison Avenue.
Photo: Time & Life Pictures/Time & Life Pictures
January 12, 1992
Where: With a guest at the NY Film Critics Awards in New York City.
Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd.
Circa 1992
Photo: Time & Life Pictures/Time & Life Pictures
September 21, 1991
AT & T Presents City Kids Foundation Benefit
Photo: Time & Life Pictures/Time & Life Pictures
May 8, 1991
Photo: Time & Life Pictures/Time & Life Pictures
April 8, 1989
Where: With Christopher Stein at the New York Music Awards in New York City.
Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd.
October 13, 1988
Where: At the Benefit for World Rainforest Preservation in New York City.
Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd.
June 4, 1987
“Art Against AIDS” Cocktail Party and Auction to Benefit AIDS Research at Sotheby’s in New York City.
Photo: Time & Life Pictures/Time & Life Pictures
January 1, 1980
Where: Onstage in London.
Photo: David Redfern/1980 David Redfern
August 21, 1978
Where: Making a pop promo for the band’s single “Picture This” in London.
Photo: Brian Cooke/1978 Brian Cooke
March 8, 1978
Where: Making a pop promo for the band’s single “I’m Always Touched by Your Presence Dear” in London.
Photo: Brian Cooke/1978 Brian Cooke
January 1, 1977
Where: Onstage in L.A.
Photo: Donna Santisi/1977 Donna Santisi
