With her platinum blonde hair and razor-sharp cheekbones, Debbie Harry was the first fierce woman in punk rock and defined the New York look with her tough attitude and fearless style.
She may have started out as a Playboy Bunny Girl in New York, but as Blondie's frontwoman, Harry went on to gain style icon status for her wardrobe of thrift store finds and Day-Glo stage outfits by designer Stephen Sprouse.
From biker leathers and leggings on stage at CBGBs, to glamorous catsuits and metallic make-up, Stylist charts the singer's most iconic looks.
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Debbie Harry, 1970s
Punky leather jackets were one of Debbie's style staples in the 1970s. Here she teams it with a neckerchief, fluffy jumper and badge.
Debbie Harry, 1970s
Debbie was often seen wearing men's suit jackets and tailoring - here she wears a preppy white blazer.
Debbie Harry, 1977
In an androgynous outfit of combat trousers, aviator jacket and buttoned-up shirt.
Debbie Harry, 1978
Debbie works the double denim look in a pair of high-waisted jeans and unbuttoned jacket.
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Debbie Harry, 1978
One of her more unusual stage looks, Debbie manages to make an oversized white t-shirt worn as a dress and football knee-pads look cool.
Debbie Harry, 1978
Debbie pairs a tight black and red t-shirt dress with bright red tights.
Debbie Harry, 1978
This futuristic jumpsuit is covered in reflective panels - a pair of black wrap-around sunglasses complete the look.
Debbie Harry, 1978
Posing in front of the New York skyline, Debbie wore her hair in a dramatic quiff, and a peach scarf wrapped around her black coat.
Debbie Harry, 1978
Some of Debbie's most effective stage looks were so simple. Here she shows off her figure in a tight black all-in-one.
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Debbie Harry, 1979
Wearing a daring animal print jumpsuit at a photoshoot.
Debbie Harry, 1979
Shaking maracas on stage, Debbie wears an all-yellow ensemble, with bright tights and a clinging mini-dress.
Debbie Harry, 1980s
An effortless stage outfit - red jeans, a sleeveless t-shirt and her favourite Wayfarer sunglasses.
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Debbie Harry, 1980
Andy Warhol said that Debbie Harry was his favourite rock star - here she pays tribute to her admirer with an Andy Warhol t-shirt and striped leggings.
Debbie Harry, 1980
Debbie's futuristic white shift dress looks glamorous teamed with bouffant hair and metallic make-up.
Debbie Harry, 1980
Debbie layers a white t-shirt underneath a leather shift dress, and finishes the look with a thin black headband.
Debbie Harry, 1980
A vintage t-shirt and skin-tight leggings was one of Debbie's favourite stage looks.
Debbie Harry, 1980
For her appearance on The Muppet Show, Debbie wore an eye-catching orange suit.
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Debbie Harry, 1981
Debbie is interviewed wearing a bright pink halter-neck top and matching metallic make-up.
Debbie Harry, 1981
Ever keen to experiment with colour, Debbie gave her blonde locks a green tint.
Debbie Harry, 1982
Returning to her signature platinum blonde look, Debbie opts for a glamorous mix of jewel tones with this blouse and trouser combo.
Debbie Harry, 1982
Pictured with bandmate Chris Stein, Debbie wore a gold brocade Chinese style dress in London.
Debbie Harry, 1983
Debbie adds rock star attitude to a plain black ensemble with a headband.
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Debbie Harry,1983
Debbie pairs a black dress and oversized blazer with daring thigh-high boots and patterned tights.
Debbie Harry, 1987
At the British Phonographic Awards in London, Debbie works a grungey look with a camoflage jacket and khaki cardigan.
Debbie Harry, 1987
Debbie strikes a pose in a black and red catsuit, metallic red boots and a motorcycle helmet.
Debbie Harry, 1989
In concert at the Hammersmith Odeon, London, Debbie wore another futuristic jumpsuit.
Debbie Harry, 1989
Peforming at the Borderline club in London, Debbie accessorises an all-red outfit with crucifix necklaces.
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Debbie Harry, 1989
For a television performance Debbie went for a punkier look, wearing a lace bra, studded jacket and belt.
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Debbie Harry, 1991
Debbie covers up in style in an orange swing coat (decorated with a peace symbol) at a film premiere in New York.
Debbie Harry, 1991
Wearing a patterned jumpsuit, leather biker jacket, green shoes and lace socks on an evening out.
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