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Debbie Harry's Style Evolution

Debbie Harry: Style Icon

Pictures of the Blondie star's best fashion moments

With her platinum blonde hair and razor-sharp cheekbones, Debbie Harry was the first fierce woman in punk rock and defined the New York look with her tough attitude and fearless style. She may have started out as a Playboy Bunny Girl in New York, but as Blondie's frontwoman, Harry went on to gain style icon status for her wardrobe of thrift store finds and Day-Glo stage outfits by designer Stephen Sprouse. From biker leathers and leggings on stage at CBGBs, to glamorous catsuits and metallic make-up, Stylist charts the singer's most iconic looks.

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  • Debbie Harry, 1970s

    Debbie Harry, 1970s

    Punky leather jackets were one of Debbie's style… More details

    Debbie Harry, 1970s

    Debbie Harry, 1970s

    Punky leather jackets were one of Debbie's style staples in the 1970s. Here she teams it with a neckerchief, fluffy jumper and badge.

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  • Debbie Harry, 1970s

    Debbie Harry, 1970s

    Debbie was often seen wearing men's suit jackets… More details

    Debbie Harry, 1970s

    Debbie Harry, 1970s

    Debbie was often seen wearing men's suit jackets and tailoring - here she wears a preppy white blazer.

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  • Debbie Harry, 1977

    Debbie Harry, 1977

    In an androgynous outfit of combat trousers,… More details

    Debbie Harry, 1977

    Debbie Harry, 1977

    In an androgynous outfit of combat trousers, aviator jacket and buttoned-up shirt.

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  • Debbie Harry, 1978

    Debbie Harry, 1978

    Debbie works the double denim look in a pair of… More details

    Debbie Harry, 1978

    Debbie Harry, 1978

    Debbie works the double denim look in a pair of high-waisted jeans and unbuttoned jacket.

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  • Debbie Harry, 1978

    Debbie Harry, 1978

    One of her more unusual stage looks, Debbie… More details

    Debbie Harry, 1978

    Debbie Harry, 1978

    One of her more unusual stage looks, Debbie manages to make an oversized white t-shirt worn as a dress and football knee-pads look cool.

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  • Debbie Harry, 1978

    Debbie Harry, 1978

    Debbie pairs a tight black and red t-shirt dress… More details

    Debbie Harry, 1978

    Debbie Harry, 1978

    Debbie pairs a tight black and red t-shirt dress with bright red tights.

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  • Debbie Harry, 1978

    Debbie Harry, 1978

    This futuristic jumpsuit is covered in reflective… More details

    Debbie Harry, 1978

    Debbie Harry, 1978

    This futuristic jumpsuit is covered in reflective panels - a pair of black wrap-around sunglasses complete the look.

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  • Debbie Harry, 1978

    Debbie Harry, 1978

    Posing in front of the New York skyline, Debbie… More details

    Debbie Harry, 1978

    Debbie Harry, 1978

    Posing in front of the New York skyline, Debbie wore her hair in a dramatic quiff, and a peach scarf wrapped around her black coat.

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  • Debbie Harry, 1978

    Debbie Harry, 1978

    Some of Debbie's most effective stage looks were… More details

    Debbie Harry, 1978

    Debbie Harry, 1978

    Some of Debbie's most effective stage looks were so simple. Here she shows off her figure in a tight black all-in-one.

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  • Debbie Harry, 1979

    Debbie Harry, 1979

    Wearing a daring animal print jumpsuit at a… More details

    Debbie Harry, 1979

    Debbie Harry, 1979

    Wearing a daring animal print jumpsuit at a photoshoot.

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  • Debbie Harry, 1979

    Debbie Harry, 1979

    Shaking maracas on stage, Debbie wears an… More details

    Debbie Harry, 1979

    Debbie Harry, 1979

    Shaking maracas on stage, Debbie wears an all-yellow ensemble, with bright tights and a clinging mini-dress.

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  • Debbie Harry, 1980s

    Debbie Harry, 1980s

    An effortless stage outfit - red jeans, a… More details

    Debbie Harry, 1980s

    Debbie Harry, 1980s

    An effortless stage outfit - red jeans, a sleeveless t-shirt and her favourite Wayfarer sunglasses.

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  • Debbie Harry, 1980

    Debbie Harry, 1980

    Andy Warhol said that Debbie Harry was his… More details

    Debbie Harry, 1980

    Debbie Harry, 1980

    Andy Warhol said that Debbie Harry was his favourite rock star - here she pays tribute to her admirer with an Andy Warhol t-shirt and striped leggings.

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  • Debbie Harry, 1980

    Debbie Harry, 1980

    Debbie's futuristic white shift dress looks… More details

    Debbie Harry, 1980

    Debbie Harry, 1980

    Debbie's futuristic white shift dress looks glamorous teamed with bouffant hair and metallic make-up.

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  • Debbie Harry, 1980

    Debbie Harry, 1980

    Debbie layers a white t-shirt underneath a… More details

    Debbie Harry, 1980

    Debbie Harry, 1980

    Debbie layers a white t-shirt underneath a leather shift dress, and finishes the look with a thin black headband.

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  • Debbie Harry, 1980

    Debbie Harry, 1980

    A vintage t-shirt and skin-tight leggings was one… More details

    Debbie Harry, 1980

    Debbie Harry, 1980

    A vintage t-shirt and skin-tight leggings was one of Debbie's favourite stage looks.

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  • Debbie Harry, 1980

    Debbie Harry, 1980

    For her appearance on The Muppet Show, Debbie… More details

    Debbie Harry, 1980

    Debbie Harry, 1980

    For her appearance on The Muppet Show, Debbie wore an eye-catching orange suit.

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  • Debbie Harry, 1981

    Debbie Harry, 1981

    Debbie is interviewed wearing a bright pink… More details

    Debbie Harry, 1981

    Debbie Harry, 1981

    Debbie is interviewed wearing a bright pink halter-neck top and matching metallic make-up.

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  • Debbie Harry, 1981

    Debbie Harry, 1981

    Ever keen to experiment with colour, Debbie gave… More details

    Debbie Harry, 1981

    Debbie Harry, 1981

    Ever keen to experiment with colour, Debbie gave her blonde locks a green tint.

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  • Debbie Harry, 1982

    Debbie Harry, 1982

    Returning to her signature platinum blonde look,… More details

    Debbie Harry, 1982

    Debbie Harry, 1982

    Returning to her signature platinum blonde look, Debbie opts for a glamorous mix of jewel tones with this blouse and trouser combo.

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  • Debbie Harry, 1982

    Debbie Harry, 1982

    Pictured with bandmate Chris Stein, Debbie wore a… More details

    Debbie Harry, 1982

    Debbie Harry, 1982

    Pictured with bandmate Chris Stein, Debbie wore a gold brocade Chinese style dress in London.

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  • Debbie Harry, 1983

    Debbie Harry, 1983

    Debbie adds rock star attitude to a plain black… More details

    Debbie Harry, 1983

    Debbie Harry, 1983

    Debbie adds rock star attitude to a plain black ensemble with a headband.

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  • Debbie Harry,1983

    Debbie Harry,1983

    Debbie pairs a black dress and oversized blazer… More details

    Debbie Harry,1983

    Debbie Harry,1983

    Debbie pairs a black dress and oversized blazer with daring thigh-high boots and patterned tights.

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  • Debbie Harry, 1987

    Debbie Harry, 1987

    At the British Phonographic Awards in London,… More details

    Debbie Harry, 1987

    Debbie Harry, 1987

    At the British Phonographic Awards in London, Debbie works a grungey look with a camoflage jacket and khaki cardigan.

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  • Debbie Harry, 1987

    Debbie Harry, 1987

    Debbie strikes a pose in a black and red catsuit,… More details

    Debbie Harry, 1987

    Debbie Harry, 1987

    Debbie strikes a pose in a black and red catsuit, metallic red boots and a motorcycle helmet.

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  • Debbie Harry, 1989

    Debbie Harry, 1989

    In concert at the Hammersmith Odeon, London,… More details

    Debbie Harry, 1989

    Debbie Harry, 1989

    In concert at the Hammersmith Odeon, London, Debbie wore another futuristic jumpsuit.

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  • Debbie Harry, 1989

    Debbie Harry, 1989

    Peforming at the Borderline club in London,… More details

    Debbie Harry, 1989

    Debbie Harry, 1989

    Peforming at the Borderline club in London, Debbie accessorises an all-red outfit with crucifix necklaces.

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  • Debbie Harry, 1989

    Debbie Harry, 1989

    For a television performance Debbie went for a… More details

    Debbie Harry, 1989

    Debbie Harry, 1989

    For a television performance Debbie went for a punkier look, wearing a lace bra, studded jacket and belt.

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  • Debbie Harry, 1991

    Debbie Harry, 1991

    Debbie covers up in style in an orange swing coat… More details

    Debbie Harry, 1991

    Debbie Harry, 1991

    Debbie covers up in style in an orange swing coat (decorated with a peace symbol) at a film premiere in New York.

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  • Debbie Harry, 1991

    Debbie Harry, 1991

    Wearing a patterned jumpsuit, leather biker… More details

    Debbie Harry, 1991

    Debbie Harry, 1991

    Wearing a patterned jumpsuit, leather biker jacket, green shoes and lace socks on an evening out.

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