STYLE MUSE 1

Who: Anita Pallenberg

The Dark Muse of Rock & Roll Style

Anita Pallenberg was more than a model, actress, or Rolling Stones insider—she epitomized the glamorous style of the late 60s and 70s. Italian-German by background and cosmopolitan by nature, she brought an intoxicating mix of glamour, grit, and intellect to the rock scene.

• Rock & roll androgyny: Slim trousers, tailored jackets, boots, and men's shirts

• Baroque bohemia: Embroidered velvet, rich colors, antique jewelry

• Pagan sensuality: Furs, feathers, dark eye makeup, lived-in textures

• Effortless rebellion: Always looked like accidental perfection

She was Keith Richards’ long time love (and mother to his 3 children) . She defined his signature style, which became the gritty-luxe, anti-establishment Rolling Stones aesthetic. Designers like Alessandro Michele (Gucci) and Hedi Slimane (Saint Laurent) have nodded to her influence repeatedly.

1. Wear Velvet with Leather

Combine a tailored velvet blazer or embroidered jacket with leather pants or a mini skirt. Choose rich, moody tones like oxblood, emerald, or black.

2. Layer Eclectic Jewelry

Mix antique gold, talismans, bangles, and rings. It should feel collected, not coordinated— amulets from another life.

3. Go for Androgynous Cool

Steal from the boys: oversized button-downs, stovepipe jeans, Chelsea boots. Offset with a kohl-rimmed eye and tousled waves.

4. Mix Decadent with Disheveled

Wear a luxe faux fur coat over a t-shirt and jeans. Or throw a brocade tunic over worn boots. Contrast is key: the dirtier the denim, the richer the top.

5. Channel Attitude Over Perfection

Anita’s allure was in her total lack of preciousness—she wore couture like it was secondhand and secondhand like it was couture. Don’t forget the shades.