Serge Gainsbourg, that iconic singer/songwriter/pianist/composer and oft-cited inspiration for the skinny jean–clad, largely unshowered, and always-cigarette-clutching lotharios the world over, would have turned 87 years old today. And with that in mind, we’ve decided to cast an eye toward two of the standout femmes from his life, a pair more often than not cast as diametric opposites (despite the fact that they were, in all likelihood, pals, and costarred in Roger Vadim's 1973 film Don Juan): Brigitte Bardot and Jane Birkin. Because while those of us born too late to personally appreciate Gainsbourg’s singular allure may never know the exact alchemy of his attraction, one can certainly appreciate the quality of lady he worked his magic on, which is to say, iconic babes. Here, the eight key pieces to incorporate into your wardrobe to dress like a Gainsbourg dream girl this spring.
