Grace Jones' Most Iconic Looks Through the Years, From Studio 54 to Age 69
Born in Jamaica, the singer, supermodel, and actress Grace Jones moved with her family to New York as a teenager in the 1960s, and was quickly sucked into the social scene. By 18, she had a modeling contract with Wilhelmina and began working with designers such as Yves Saint Laurent in Paris and photographers like Helmut Newton, Guy Bourdin, and Hans Feurer, who fell for her androgynous style and bold features. In the late '70s, she also had a successful singing career, which eventually led her to Studio 54, where she would become the patron saint of both disco music and style. And ten years later, she would land her first major acting role as a Bond girl in "A View to a Kill" alongside Roger Moore, proving that she really could do it all. Today, at the age of 69, she's still as bold and busy as ever, with new music in the works and red carpet appearances that continue to raise the bar.
Grace Jones' 42nd birthday, 1990
Naomi Campbell and Grace Jones celebrate Grace Jones' 42nd birthday in 1990 at the Stringfellow's Nightclub in New York City.
Nightclubbing tour, 1981
The iconic publicity poster for a stop on Grace Jones' 'Nightclubbing' record tour in France in 1981. She wears a wide-shoulder suit jacket.
Photo session, 1977
A young Grace Jones poses for a portrait in 1977 wearing a blonde wig, wire bracelets and dramatic cat eye makeup.
New York City, 1989
Grace Jones wears a cutaway dress and black straw hat for a night out in New York City in 1989.
Studio 54, 1978
Grace Jones dances at the disco club Studio 54 in New York City in 1978 wearing a shimmering blue top and cape.
"A View To A Kill" promo, 1984.
Grace Jones poses for a James Bond "A View To A Kill" promotional poster wearing a leather jacket and leggings in 1984.
Studio session, 1981
Grace Jones poses in a bright red hat, multi-colored bolero top, and gloves for a studio portrait session in 1981.
Amsterdam, 1981
Grace Jones performs live at The Carre Theatre in Amsterdam, Netherlands in 1981 wearing a bustier top meant to look like a woman's chest.
"A View to a Kill" party, 1985
Grace Jones attends the James Bond "A View to Kill" screening party in 1985 wearing a leather jacket, head scarf, and David Bowie-esque sunglasses.
Amsterdam, 1981
Grace Jones performs live at The Carre Theatre in Amsterdam, Netherlands in 1981 wearing a full suit set and low heels.
Photo session, 1987
Grace Jones poses in knee-high red boots and a shimmering red top for a photo session in 1987 with Angelo Deligio.
Madonna's "Sex" book party, 1992
Grace Jones dances in a jumpsuit at the party for Madonna's book "Sex" in 1992 at Industria Superstudio in New York City.
On stage, summer of 1989
Grace Jones performs on stage in a bustier, head piece, and billowing gown on stage in the summer of 1989.
Le Vie en Rose Restaurant, 1987
Grace Jones exits Le Vie en Rose Restaurant in New York City wearing a purple suit and matching fur coat and hat.
New York Fashion Week, 2006
Grace Jones wears a full black Diesel outfit while sitting front row at New York Fashion Week Fall 2006 for a show at the Hammerstein Ballroom.
New York City, 2003
Grace Jones wearing an outfit designed by Issey Miyake with a corset top to a party in New York City.