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Podcast: Too Young To Be Old with Diane Gilman, The Queen of Jeans
Episode: 256. From Bardot’s Bikini to Keaton’s Tie: What These Two Icons Still Teach Us About Style
Description: This week on Fashion Thursdays, Diane Gilman pays tribute to two icons who defined opposite ends of the fashion spectrum — Brigitte Bardot and Diane Keaton. One celebrated sensuality and freedom, the other embodied layers, intellect, and individuality — yet both completely changed how women saw themselves in clothing.Diane takes listeners from 1950s Paris to 1970s New York, exploring how Bardot’s tousled glamour, effortless sexuality, and sun-kissed French rebellion redefined modern femininity, while Keaton’s menswear revolution made “covered up” chic, powerful, and timeless.From Bardot’s gingham dresses and bikinis to Keaton’s ties and fedoras, thi...