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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

The Fashion of Klute

The seventies are back in fashion!

So, it may be no surprise to you that the latest film I'm adoring right now is Klute, the 1971 murder mystery that won Jane Fonda an Oscar for Best Actress.



The plot revolves around a missing man and a detective who only has one lead: a fabulous prostitute with a shady past.

I'm not going to lie to you. The dialogue is cheesy as hell and the plot is less than thrilling.

But, the film is worth watching because the fashion is amazing. Legendary costume designer, Ann Roth, paves the way for the decade's most notable trends in this award-winning film.



And Jane Fonda has never looked more chic.



Klute is widely considered to be one of the most stylish films ever made. It is even studied in some university film classes for its inspiration to the fashion world!

The film was the main source of inspiration for this fabulous editorial photographed by Terry Richardson for Vogue Nippon.















If you love 1970s fashion, I highly recommend netflixing this film. You won't be disappointed!



"Don't feel bad about losing your virtue. I sort of knew you would. Everybody always does."

51 comments:

Jasmin said...

wow love this post! i love looking at older films and how they incorporated fashion! jane fonda's costumes look amazing and that editorial is gorgeous. x

Dina's Days said...

Gasp! I want to be her!!!

Anonymous said...

70s fashion always comes back. i love this post!

Melody in Wonderland said...

Love the style in the photos.

Thank you for stoping by my blog :)

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Anonymous said...

Can't stand Fonda. But I dig the fashion. Nothing sexier than 70's retro women!

Style, She Wrote said...

The plot doesn't thrill me but those amazing 1970s fashions do! I will have to check this out! xo style, she wrote

stylenuggets said...

Its one of those movies I've wanted to see and never got around to. Look how young D Sutherland looks! And Jane Fonda never looked so good

Josie said...

What FANTASTIC looks! I love these costumes.
xo Josie
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Anonymous said...

That fashion looks amazing!

Elisse said...

I'm always impressed by your interesting fashion posts! Now you got me interested in Klute :)

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Katie said...

I've never heard of this movie, but it looks AMAZING! Will have to Netflixk it... :)

TheChambrayCountess said...

Love this! The Richardson shoot is cool on it's own, but waaay more so when you know the inspiration :)

Vix said...

I'd forgotten the clothes in this film! Isn't Jane Fonda just fabulous? I swear she's been in my jewellery box. xxx

Sierra said...

looks like a great film - i especially like her outfit in the last picture, if only i could pull off those short shorts! ;)

little luxury list said...

Loving the outfits Ms. Fonda!

Btw, you're posting more now so not sure if you still wanted a guest post but had whipped one up for you about Target GO collection and happy to fill in when you're busy.

xoxo,
Chic 'n Cheap Living

Sherin said...

Ooo, chessy dialogue is my favourite. I am loving everything from the 70's and the fashion in the movie does look amazing.

a woman's right to shoes said...

I have never seen the film, but the fashion sure looks amazing! =)

Fashion Cappuccino said...

I totally need to check out that film because the 70s are such a great era for fashion inspiration! I know what you mean about the Disney movies remake..did you hear about Kristen Stewart cast as Snow White? It'll be interesting to see! xoxoxoo

Vanilla said...

gorgeous editorial :)

Love, Vanilla

FashionJazz said...

I loved this editorial!! Have a lovely Wednesday xx

Melanie's Randomness said...

This is going to be next on my netflix que!! I love movies like this!!!

Melanie's Randomness

Cafe Fashionista said...

Ohmigosh, Jane's style is phenomenal in this film! I am renting this over the weekend!!! :)

Comewhinewithme said...

Jane Fonda is HOT! She was like the original Pretty Woman. Amazing! Love this post:-)

Bonnie said...

ohmygosh, the fashions look amazing in this movie. I could always watch it on mute. Bahahahah.
However, this weekend, I have to watch porn for one of my grad classes.
It's a legit porn movie.
Why and what does this have to do with literature, you may ask?
I have no effing idea.

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Moniek said...

Wow, amazing pictures!

Tights Lover said...

Fonda looks amazing in these photos. Most of the things she's wearing could be worn today and look just as good...kind of amazing! This post definitely makes me want to check this movie out!

Venus Loves Virgo said...

This looks fabulous! I never saw this movie, it's on my to see list. Thanks :) You know I love the seventies XOXO

galatea. said...

is that freja?

love jenny xoxo said...

I definitely have to see it!! Thanks for letting me know!

XOXO

Nuria Luis said...

Love the seventies vibe, it´s amazing!

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Christopher said...

I actually watched this movie a few months ago. I didn't realize it was so stylish. I was spending so much time staring at Jane Fonda's legs that I didn't really notice much else.

F. said...

She is a sexy chic!

xoxo F.

Anonymous said...

I've never seen that film, but 1970's fashion rocked!

Bhav x

bravegrrl said...

i have to see this movie!!!! thanks for sharing and i love that editorial with frida... amazing!

synoptixs said...

digging her fashion, will check this film out!

Kristy said...

Ah yes, 70s fashion. I love that its coming back! x

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Morgan//Nuts and Bows said...

WOW absolutely adore this post! The fashion seems amazing in that flick, and she is drop dead gorge!

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Melissa: Write it in Lipstick said...

I keep learning about great movies from your post. I will have to check this movie out. hope it's p.g. heheh


Write it in lipstick

Monica said...

best post ever, i just added this movie to my queue and I am drooling over these pictures. IM SOOOO INSPIRED NOW. Thanks lady. oldirtyd.blogspot.com

love letters to fashion said...

Jane fonda= amazing

Unknown said...

Oh yes. It's back! And I love it.

noone said...

love the styles, and those over the knee boots! haha just bought a pair like that a few months ago- style doesnt really change much huh!

SMD said...

First, thank you so much for your amazing comment. It really made my day and you offered me so many compliments! You rock!
I've never seen Klute, but wow these costumes are fabulous. The Vogue editorial did a great job of recreating the look. I love the longsleeves paired with short skirts. Maybe i'll have to check it out!

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