Anna Karina was named by Coco Chanel, so it's probably no surprise that she still remains in the fashion pantheon today. Although perhaps not as well-known as her French New Wave contemporaries, Brigitte Bardot and Catherine Deneuve, Anna Karina has nonetheless had a lasting impact on the fashion world, having created a fresh and very French girlish persona and style that still resonates with designers and tastemakers worldwide.
First a model, the Danish Anna first appeared on film in black and white in Jean-Luc Godard's Le Petit Soldat after being discovered by him in a soap commercial in 1959. Though her trademark bright colours had yet to appear, the French press was already excited by her screen presence and fresh, innocent style. The world took notice, however, after her technicolor turns in both Pierrot Le Fou and Made In USA, also directed by Jean-Luc Godard. After releasing several albums as a musical artist and ye-ye girl in France, Serge Gainsborough created a vibrant, color-saturated musical called "Anna!" in 1967, based on her look and personality.
You can read more about her life and films on our biography page. Or select one of the headings below to read more about her style!
knee-length skirts, button-down shirts and cardigans in bright red, blue, yellow, and green
sun dresses and tennis dresses with long socks
simple leather ballet flats, dolly shoes or low black heels
girlish dresses with buttons and white collars or frills
checks, plaids, and stripes in vibrant new wave colors!
Accessories:
straw or cotton cloth totes
brightly colored tights
hats! especially “adventure” types like army caps, boating or captain’s hats, or beachy hats made of straw
Hair:
long, straight and shoulder length
fringe/bangs
low pig-tails or pony-tail also acceptable
girlish and low-maintenance is the key!
Makeup:
winged eyeliner
rosy pink or peach lip
60s blue eyeshadow or natural lids
fresh, minimal makeup with a dewy finish
Perfume:
In the 1960-70s she may have worn:
Yardley "English Lavender" - a favourite for bohemian girls of the 60s
Guerlain "Apres L'Ondee"
Faberge "Straw Hat"
Nina Ricci "L'Air du Temps"
Modern perfumes that evoke her spirit:
Commes des Garcons "Play"
Etat Libre d'Orange "Jasmin et Cigarette"
Lubin "Anna"
Jolie Laide "Bande À Part"
Channelling her today you might wear:
CATWALK
Agnes B
Lacoste
Marc Jacobs
Marni
HIGH STREET
Topshop
H&M
..Anna Karina Fashion Scrapbook
1960s Anna:
Modern Designers Inspired by Anna:
Ferragamo Fall 2012
Agnes B's Anna Karina-inspired A/W 2008 collection
Jason Wu for Target 2012
Peter Jensen's
Anna Karina-inspired A/W 2011
Agnes B's Anna Karina-inspired
A/W 2008 collection
Peter Jensen's
Anna Karina-inspired A/W 2011
Band of Outsiders A/W 2008
Band of Outsiders window display
in Paris March 2010 (photo by newwavefilm.com)
Venitia Scott for Margaret Howell
A/W 2010/11
ModCloth's Anna Karina dress
Alexa Chung channels Anna Karina
Papercup's Alphaville Collection 2011
Papercup's Alphaville Collection 2011
..Anna Karina Beauty How-tos
Anna Karina makeup tutorial:
Things to help perfect your look:
Chanel "Nouvelle Vague" nail polish
Iconic 60s Biba makeup palette
Mac Angel Lipstick
Yardley English Lavender
..Anna Karina Style Inspiration
Videos to get you in the Anna Karina spirit!
Mood Boards:
Click on the image of each actress below to read more about her style, including lists of looks, clothing and makeup tips, and plenty of references to help you recreate their looks.
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Attitude: 
Perfume:
Mac Angel Lipstick
Yardley English Lavender
