Janis Joplin: An Original Boho Trendsetter
Janis Joplin was an American singer-songwriter that exploded onto the rock scene in the 1960s when the hippie movement was in full swing. She embraced this to the maximum and soon became renowned not just for her strong stage presence but also for her eclectic, daring, and eccentric outfits. They often featured psychedelic patterns and prints, fur, and oversized or layered jewelry, such as the ensemble in this picture.
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Tragically, in 1970, Janis died at an extremely young age due to a heroin overdose – she was just 27 years old. However, her legacy lives on even 50 years later, and she is considered by most as being one of the original trendsetters of bohemian fashion, with many trying to emulate her distinctive, gutsy, ground-breaking style over the years, including the distinctive messy hair and oversized sunglasses.