80s fashion: Brooke Shields style in iconic outfits

Brooke Shields is an American treasure. Started her career at the age of 11 months, modeled for the soap Ivory, actress-slash-model rose to the page Mode and the Hollywood screen, seeking more than its share of critical acclaim and controversy along the way. At the age of 12, he starred in the surprising film Louis Malle Beautiful baby. At the age of 14, she danced in Studio 54 with Andy Warhol. And at 15, she is the face of Calvin Klein Jeans and the famous “You want to know what happened between me and my Calvins? Nothing” campaign, which launched the designer to megastar. Outside of CK, Brooke’s poise and witty demeanor endeared her to the fashion industry at large. He was the inspiration of Richard Avedon, Yves Saint Laurent and Valentino. She is closed Mode — America and abroad — also many time to count. From the pages of fashion glossies, Brooke’s style is all-American, in college button down and blazer, jeans and loafers. Alumni of Studio 54, however, her party performances are where she shines. From ’80s organza dresses and diamond headdresses, to disco-era looks and marabou coats, we take a look back at some of Brooke Shields’ most iconic outfits of all time.

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In Studio 54, 1979

Brooke began her career as a model, shooting her first campaign—for the soap Ivory—before she was a year old. At the age of 14, she danced in Studio 54 and went by first names with era auteurs from Warhol and Haring to Saint Laurent and Valentino. Here, Brooke cuts the proverbial rug at a New York nightclub wearing an All-American shirt and sweater with her mother’s pair of heels.

For Calvin Klein Jeans, 1980

In 1980, photographer Richard Avedon approached Brooke to star in the campaign of then up-and-coming American designer Calvin Klein. Intended to advertise Klein’s new ultra-tight jeans, now famous ad featuring Brooke posing in a variety of wrinkled poses while delivering dialogue, among which, one particular dual intent would change the course of Klein and Brooke’s careers forever. The campaign’s blatant sexual nature shocked the American public; ads were banned by ABC and CBS in New York, and Brooke was sent on a press tour around the country to do damage control. However, decades later, Brooke admits that the controversy backfired. “[Calvin Klein] understand what sells and how to push the envelope. There was an undeniable appeal, and they took advantage of it right away.” He says Mode early this year. Before Kate by Sorrenti and Mark Wahlberg in CK boxer shorts, there was Brooke, who wore the iconic chimney jeans.

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At an event for H. Stern jewelers, 1981

After making his Hollywood breakthrough with Louis Malle’s Beautiful baby, Brooke became the spokesperson—nicknamed “The Million Dollar Baby”—for jeweler-to-star, H. Stern. Here, attending an event for a jeweler, Brooke wore a dazzling party look: a ruffled organza dress with a diamond-studded updo.

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At a fundraiser, 1981

Another aspirational party look, this time on the opposite end of the glamor spectrum. In place of ’80s ruffles, Brooke wore a shimmery wrap dress that summoned ’70s and Halston’s disco minimalism.

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At the premiere of Staying Alive, 1983

Beautiful! To premiere Stay alive, Brooke forgo disco-dazzle for a more casual glamour. At the right time and very modern, this eccentric bodysuit-and-tailoring combo wouldn’t look out of place on, say, the Maryam Nassir Zadeh runway.

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On a vernissage at ICP New York, 1983

Brooke has been a patron of the New York art community since her teenage years. During her 54 days in her Studio, the actress and model was a friend and inspiration to artists and photographers. Based on The New York TimesThe , Warhols and Harings that adorn the Greenwich Brooke townhouse were a gift from the artists themselves. One of his Harings reads, “To Brooke…one of the sweetest (honest) people I have ever met, with lots of love and respect.”) A Warhol hangs, casually, in his laundry room. Here, attending a party at NYC’s International Center of Photography, the actress wore an outfit that matched Warhol’s inspiration: a fluffy pink jacket and beaded gown that would feel right at home next to Candy Darling at The Factory.

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At the Death To Premiere, 1989

This is Brooke channeling the best of the best from the ’80s: Jazzercise-chic (in crop top and Spandex) and Sade (with hoop earrings and red lips). The actress wore this look for the premiere of the comedy Meryl Streep-and-Golden Hawn Death Becomes Him. “I am a huge Meryl Streep’s fan. [I wore this] I happen to be meeting him.” He says Mode while laughing. “I think she’ll like this outfit.”

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