On April 12, 1975, bold and bodacious singer Josephine Baker succumbed to a cerebral brain hemorrhage. And while the world-renowned entertainer has been gone for over four decades now, her bubbly spirit and unique style live on.
From her smokey eyes, head-to-toe embellished ensembles and sparkling accessories, Baker was without a doubt a connoisseur of glamour. Or as Ernest Hemingway once put it “the most sensational woman anybody ever saw. Or ever will.” Over the years, stars like Rihanna, Tyra Banks, Diana Ross and Halle Berry have channeled the taste-maker, marking her place as one of the fashion industries major players.
In honor of the “Bronze Venus” and her iconic style, we’re breaking down five fashion and beauty lessons she taught us — lessons we live by today. Hit the flip for all the details.
Photos via Vintage Black Glamour Tumblr
