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Fashion Flashback: Lisa Bonet

Happy Birthday to the 46-year-old boho fashion and beauty icon!
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Trendsetter

Lisa’s look meets the mark for so many of this season’s trends. Her romantic lace crop top would pair perfectly with high-waist jeans, while the embroidered jacket epitomizes the nomadic-chic styles dominating the runways this season, and for a beauty beat, it’s all about the bold brow.


Fashion Flashback: Lisa Bonet
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Borrowed From The Boys

Denise Huxtable’s coveted Cosby Show style of oversized mens shirts, felt hats and smart specs epitomizes classic cool.

Fashion Flashback: Lisa Bonet
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Fringe Factor

As the love of Lenny Kravitz, Lisa’s rocker chic style of jet black, bowler hats and fringe made for a fashionably cool couple.

Fashion Flashback: Lisa Bonet
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Mixed Up

This haute Huxtable was ahead of the game with print mixing. This striped Vivienne Westwood-inspired cropped top and plaid mix is pretty spot on.



Fashion Flashback: Lisa Bonet
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Hippie Chick

This rock goddess goes for the kill in a sexy sheer dress, top hat and her signature John Lennon-style specs.


Fashion Flashback: Lisa Bonet
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Sheer Beauty

Later, the more mature Bonet rocks the carpet in a rendition of that sheer printed dress but covered in a vintage  velvet coat. Love!

Fashion Flashback: Lisa Bonet
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Collegiate Cool

A vintage varsity tee and high-waist checked men’s trousers tied with a scarf, we’re stealing this entire style STAT!

Fashion Flashback: Lisa Bonet