The History of the It Girl [PHOTOS]

history-of-the-it-girl- Clara Bow – In 1927, Bow starred in the silent film “It,” after which she was nicknamed the “It Girl.” She is considered Hollywood’s first sex symbol — as F. Scott Fitzgerald put it, she had “something to stir every pulse in the nation.”

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Clara Bow – In 1927, Bow starred
in the silent film “It,” after which she was nicknamed the “It Girl.” She is considered Hollywood’s first sex symbol — as F. Scott Fitzgerald put it, she had “something to stir every pulse in the nation.”
Brenda Frazier – The “Poor Little Rich Girl” of the depression era gained international fame when “Life” magazine ran a photo of her in her debutante gown on the cover.

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Brenda Frazier – The “Poor Little
Rich Girl” of the depression era gained international fame when “Life” magazine ran a photo of her in her debutante gown on the cover.
Edie Sedgwick – muse to Andy Warhol, Sedgwick earned It status in the mid-Sixties after appearing in her first Warhol film, “Vinyl.” She grew notorious for championing Sixties fashions of minidresses and a pixie.

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Edie Sedgwick – Muse to Andy Warhol, Sedgwick earned It status in the mid-Sixties after appearing in her first Warhol film, “Vinyl.” She grew notorious for championing Sixties fashions of minidresses and a pixie.
Jane Birkin – Hermès handbag namesake and longtime lover of Serge Gainsbourg, the It Brit popularized Swingin’ Sixties style of blunt fringe and minidresses. She is often credited as a French style icon, despite her nationality.

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Jane Birkin – Hermès handbag namesake and longtime lover of Serge Gainsbourg, the It Brit popularized Swingin’ Sixties style of blunt fringe and minidresses. She is often credited as a French style icon, despite her nationality.
Talitha Getty – widely known for a 1969 Patrick Lichfield portrait of her in morocco, Getty was married to oil scion John Paul Getty Jr., and was an icon of late Sixties bohemian glamour.

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Talitha Getty – Widely known for a 1969 Patrick Lichfield portrait of her in morocco, Getty was married to oil scion John Paul Getty Jr., and was an icon of late Sixties bohemian glamour.
Bianca Jagger – The queen of the Studio 54 circuit, Jagger’s penchant for white suits, walking canes, sequins and furs earned center attention, thanks to her marriage to Mick Jagger and her friendship with Andy Warhol.

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Bianca Jagger – The queen of the Studio 54 circuit, Jagger’s penchant for white suits, walking canes, sequins and furs earned center attention, thanks to her marriage to Mick Jagger and her friendship with Andy Warhol.
Marisa Berenson – called “the girl of the Seventies,” by none other than Yves Saint Laurent, Berenson was dressed by Valentino for her first wedding, to James Randall; Warhol played party photographer.

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Marisa Berenson – Called “the girl of the Seventies,” by none other than Yves Saint Laurent, Berenson was dressed by Valentino for her first wedding, to James Randall; Warhol played party photographer.
Diane von Furstenberg – called an icon of the Seventies, the now-famed designer gained attention when she married Prince Egon von Furstenberg in 1969.

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Diane von Furstenberg – Called an icon of the Seventies, the now-famed designer gained attention when she married Prince Egon von Furstenberg in 1969.
Cornelia Guest – dubbed the “first ‘celebutante’” by The New York Times, Guest was family friends with everyone from Truman capote to the Reagans. The duke and duchess of windsor were her godparents.

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Cornelia Guest – Dubbed the “first ‘celebutante’” by The New York Times, Guest was family friends with everyone from Truman capote to the Reagans. The duke and duchess of windsor were her godparents.
Elizabeth Saltzman – Before she was a recognized fashion editor, Saltzman was a fun-loving girl on the New York party scene, beloved by designers for her warm personality and innate passion for style.

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Elizabeth Saltzman – Before she was a recognized fashion editor, Saltzman was a fun-loving girl on the New York party scene, beloved by designers for her warm personality and innate passion for style.
Paris & Nicky Hilton – The hotel heiresses ushered in a new wave of “celebutantes,” garnering internaional fame for their socialite status. Paris has launched some 20 namesake fragrances.

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Paris & Nicky Hilton – The hotel heiresses ushered in a new wave of “celebutantes,” garnering internaional fame for their socialite status. Paris has launched some 20 namesake fragrances.
Kim Kardashian – The distillation of modern-day It: Fame earned despite no discernible skill set. Kardashian entered the spotlight through her friendship with Paris Hilton. Since then, she’s earned millions off her It-ness.

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Kim Kardashian – The distillation of modern-day It: Fame earned despite no discernible skill set. Kardashian entered the spotlight through her friendship with Paris Hilton. Since then, she’s earned millions off her It-ness.

history-of-the-it-girl- Clara Bow – In 1927, Bow starred in the silent film “It,” after which she was nicknamed the “It Girl.” She is considered Hollywood’s first sex symbol — as F. Scott Fitzgerald put it, she had “something to stir every pulse in the nation.”

Brenda Frazier – The “Poor Little Rich Girl” of the depression era gained international fame when “Life” magazine ran a photo of her in her debutante gown on the cover.

Edie Sedgwick – muse to Andy Warhol, Sedgwick earned It status in the mid-Sixties after appearing in her first Warhol film, “Vinyl.” She grew notorious for championing Sixties fashions of minidresses and a pixie.

Jane Birkin – Hermès handbag namesake and longtime lover of Serge Gainsbourg, the It Brit popularized Swingin’ Sixties style of blunt fringe and minidresses. She is often credited as a French style icon, despite her nationality.

Talitha Getty – widely known for a 1969 Patrick Lichfield portrait of her in morocco, Getty was married to oil scion John Paul Getty Jr., and was an icon of late Sixties bohemian glamour.

Bianca Jagger – The queen of the Studio 54 circuit, Jagger’s penchant for white suits, walking canes, sequins and furs earned center attention, thanks to her marriage to Mick Jagger and her friendship with Andy Warhol.

Marisa Berenson – called “the girl of the Seventies,” by none other than Yves Saint Laurent, Berenson was dressed by Valentino for her first wedding, to James Randall; Warhol played party photographer.

Diane von Furstenberg – called an icon of the Seventies, the now-famed designer gained attention when she married Prince Egon von Furstenberg in 1969.

Cornelia Guest – dubbed the “first ‘celebutante’” by The New York Times, Guest was family friends with everyone from Truman capote to the Reagans. The duke and duchess of windsor were her godparents.

Elizabeth Saltzman – Before she was a recognized fashion editor, Saltzman was a fun-loving girl on the New York party scene, beloved by designers for her warm personality and innate passion for style.

Paris & Nicky Hilton – The hotel heiresses ushered in a new wave of “celebutantes,” garnering internaional fame for their socialite status. Paris has launched some 20 namesake fragrances.

Kim Kardashian – The distillation of modern-day It: Fame earned despite no discernible skill set. Kardashian entered the spotlight through her friendship with Paris Hilton. Since then, she’s earned millions off her It-ness.