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Factory Girl
Hot on the heels of the high street 60s revival comes Hollywood's take on Warhol's gloriously glamorous muse, Edie Sedgwick. Fan of the Factory Girl look? Then read on...
Who could have missed the celebrity gossip and build-up to Factory Girl - the much lauded Hollywood movie starring Brit-Girl and actress Sienna Miller?
The movie centres on American actress and 60s icon, Edie Sedgwick, famous for being one of Andy Warhol's 'Superstars' and lead in many of his short films. For a while she was the constant companion of the pop artist and became notorious for her effortless style - most notably black tights, ultra short shift dresses and tunics, Mary Quant-style elfin hair, spiked heels and her signature chandelier earrings.
You'll see this Pop Art princess influence in any high street collection at the moment so you too can work the Edie look. Here are just a few glamorous gems...
This feature was published in April 2007.
The movie centres on American actress and 60s icon, Edie Sedgwick, famous for being one of Andy Warhol's 'Superstars' and lead in many of his short films. For a while she was the constant companion of the pop artist and became notorious for her effortless style - most notably black tights, ultra short shift dresses and tunics, Mary Quant-style elfin hair, spiked heels and her signature chandelier earrings.
You'll see this Pop Art princess influence in any high street collection at the moment so you too can work the Edie look. Here are just a few glamorous gems...
This feature was published in April 2007.
High and Mighty
Dare to bare? If not, wear your thigh-high 60s shift dress with super-slimming black leggings. Brown pocket linen mix shift dress, £10, worn with black leggings, £3 and bangles in black brown and gold from the Opia Jewellery Collection all at Primark.
Silver Lady
Take the mini to glamorous new heights with this exquisite limited edition silver sequinned dress from Butterfly by Matthew Williamson at Debenhams, 08456 055 044
Back to Black
Put your best foot forward in this beautifully elegant and classic black satin court shoe, £45, J by Jasper Conran at Debenhams, 08456 055 044.
Rock-On
Why restrict your bling to jewellery? This gorgeous black mini skirt is edged with sparkling jewels, from the Gold Collection by Giles Deacon for New Look.
Eye, Eye!
Never be without the quintessential pair of black shades. Underneath, go for eyeliner top and bottom for a 60s beatnik look. Black frame sunglasses, £49 at French Connection, 0870 606 3285.
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