11 of Liza Minnelli’s Top Looks From The 1970s

Thanks to Netflix's new miniseries ‘Halston’, a new generation has fallen in love with the absolute icon that is Liza Minnelli. Born in 1946 to Old Hollywood stalwart Judy Garland and American film director Vincente Minnelli it was inevitable that Liza would end up a star in her own right, influencing all areas of art, film, theatre and fashion. Minnelli began working as a nightclub singer, as we see in the first episode of Halston, as a teenager while doing the odd appearance on her mothers TV shows. The 60s were a time of music for Liza, recording several records as well as becoming the youngest person to win a Tony Award for best actress. But the 70s was when she made a name for herself - when she became more than just Judy Garland's daughter. Chopping her hair from long and luxurious to the choppy pixie cut we most commonly associate with her and winning the best actress Academy Award for her performance in the 1972 film ‘Cabaret’ cemented Liza as a style icon for the younger generation. 

As we can see from ‘Halston’, Liza did have a love of fashion. She played with fashion and always trusted Halston to make outfits for her that would turn heads. 

So, let’s hop in a time machine and take a look at some of Liza Minnelli’s best looks from the 1970s together. 

1) 1970s Menswear

A 1970s menswear moment. Getty Images.

2) Casual Everyday

Keeping up with fashion trends, Liza wears trousers for a relaxed everyday look. (Photo by David Redfern/Redferns)

3) White Suit Moment

With ‘Cabaret’ co-star Joel Gray in 1972. Getty Images.

4) Channelling Sally Bowles

Liza channels her inner Sally Bowles in 1973 at the Palace De Versailles Ball. Getty Images.

5) Cabaret Premiere

Liza wears a white dress with turban at the 1972 Paris premiere of ‘Cabaret’. Getty Images.

6) Travelling in Style

Liza arrives at Heathrow airport in 1973 wearing the latest fashions. (Photo by Dennis Stone/Mirrorpix/Getty Images)

7) Sequins at Studio 54

Liza dresses in a sequin jumpsuit in 1979 to attend the Martha Graham Awards at Studio 54. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)

8) Birthday Party Chic

While attending a birthday party in 1977, Liza wears a purple silk jumpsuit. Getty Images.

9) Drinks With a Designer

Liza photographed having drinks with fashion designer Halston in 1978. Getty Images.

10) Radiant in Red

Halston and Minnelli attending the Martha Graham Benefit at the Metropolitan Opera House, 26 June 1978. Ron Galella.

11) Silk Scarf

Liza photographed for ‘Cabaret’ promotion in 1972. Ullstein Bild.