Miranda Kerr on Her Denim Style Icons Over the Decades

Grace Kelly

"To me, Grace Kelly epitomizes style and elegance. While her image as a younger woman in the 1950s was cultivated by the glamorous movie industry, she still exuded wholesome, girl-next-door qualities.

I love the paper-bag cut because it's playful with a masculine edge. I love being able to cinch in and enhance the waist. For a more feminine look, this cut is best worn with a fitted shirt or blouse and high-heel pumps or sandals—with the bottom cropped or rolled up."

Marilyn Monroe

"I used to watch Marilyn's old movies with my grandma growing up and was always in awe of her glamour…I think that's where I got my love of a red lip! Whether it was denim or diamonds, she wore everything with sophistication and confidence—she embraced her femininity and celebrated her sexuality."

Brigitte Bardot

"Brigitte Bardot is the original sex kitten—she made everything look effortlessly sexy and chic. She has inspired me with her bohemian fashion and beauty looks—from Breton tops and bikinis to her signature cat-eye, nude lip, and voluminous hair.

The 1960s was a decade of change when conservative fashion was influenced by youth culture. There was the mod trend that emerged from London's music and art scene, and the emergence of unisex clothing like denim overalls."

Audrey Hepburn

"Whatever Audrey Hepburn wore she wore it with an innate sense of style and an aura of confidence, fun, and femininity. Many of the pieces she championed in the '60s have transcended the decades and are still the wardrobe staples found in women's closets today—including my own. Audrey wore flats, three-quarter-length pants, and simple black shift dresses, and this signature look has been copied by women worldwide."

Jane Birkin

"Jane Birkin—cool, effortlessly chic, rock glamour. She owned denim flare and created the 1970s iconic style of Parisian boyish looks and off-duty dressing. She made casualwear look impeccable and effortless.

For me, personal style is a continual evolution…I'm constantly learning and growing each day through various life and cultural experiences. I like to wear conservative, classic pieces, but I'm also not afraid to take a risk or have fun with fashion."

Farah Fawcett

"Farah Fawcett defined fashion in the '70s with a brilliant smile, legendary hair, high-waisted jeans, and a disdain for wearing bras. Her style was super-cool and relaxed and still remains modern today.

Some days I like to wear strong, masculine statement pieces, and on others it may be a more free-spirited approach to dressing with a feminine dress and no bra…I love having the freedom to dress how I feel. We should celebrate it more often."






As one of the most recognizable faces in the modeling industry, Miranda Kerr continuously serves as style inspiration for women worldwide. But like most of us, she takes cues from iconic starlets of the past to shape her signature look. From Marilyn to Brigitte, check out Kerr’s fashion inspo and her take on pieces that embody the spring vintage trend.