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The Purdey: Revolutionary In Its Time
Fans of the ‘70s TV series The New Avengers will recognize this haircut worn by star Joanna Lumley who played Purdey.
True Entertainment’s Kate Beavis said that the inspiration for the haircut was that Lumley wanted to create a contrasting look to the fashionable long hair worn by Farrah Fawcett. So, she asked John Frieda to give her a “preppy, school boy cut” for the part. Since the hairstyle was a new look, the actress had to convince producers to agree to it.
Well, we’re glad they did because the haircut was a huge hit that ended up influencing mod culture in the ‘80s! And even though the look made a huge statement back then, it’s a bit outdated now.