INSPIRATION: FASHION: THE STYLE OF: CATHERINE DENEUVE + FREEBIE

I’ve always been a fan of classic French fashion and style and I think if one person could epitomise that style it’s Catherine Deneuve. She’s not only a style icon and a wonderful actress but she has shown how to stay consistently classy and relevant especially as she ages. I’ve tried to incorporate all eras of Deneuve’s fashion and style and career in this post. And don’t forget to see my favourite Deneuve performances and where to watch them at the end. Also find freebie to download as part of my famous faces project here…

Some of the things I love about Catherine Deneuve’s style:

Giant bows
Wrap dresses with beautiful bold prints
Feathers
80s power dressing in bold colours
60s shift dresses
Capes and Boleros
I love Deneuve’s hair styles – such style and perfection
Material flowing over shoulders
Draped fabrics
Leopard print teamed with black
Gorgeous hats
Blazers and collars
Turtlenecks
Tomboy style
That classic French trench coat
Pussybow necklines

1. REPULSION (1965)
A sex-repulsed woman who disapproves of her sister's boyfriend sinks into depression and has horrific visions of rape and violence.
Watch this here…

2. BELLE DE JOUR (1967)
A frigid young housewife decides to spend her midweek afternoons as a prostitute.
Watch this here…

3. DANCER IN THE DARK (2000)
An East European girl travels to the United States with her young son, expecting it to be like a Hollywood film.
Watch this here…

4. THE HUNGER (1983)
A love triangle develops between a beautiful yet dangerous vampire, her cellist companion, and a gerontologist.
Watch this here…

5. THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG (1964)
A young woman separated from her lover by war faces a life-altering decision.
Watch this here…