1. She surrounded herself with artists and appeared in their work
Graphic content from Jean Paul Goude #GraceJones #Bjork http://t.co/6ITo6ayf5e pic.twitter.com/jNul4TZZkC
— NOWNESS (@NOWNESS) May 14, 2015
3. She shattered perceptions of what a model could be
Are you following me on Facebook? You don't want to miss out on what's coming up! https://t.co/ZEDHQs8fc0 pic.twitter.com/CEWJI3FKOd
— Grace Jones (@Miss_GraceJones) October 14, 2014
4. She was never afraid of her sexual power or her naked body
5. She partied harder than anyone
TBT | "You ain't got the juice like that" Grace Jones at #Studio54. #NoirStyle pic.twitter.com/HtX8QG4ygU
— lemagazinenoir (@lemagazinenoir) March 12, 2015
Grace Jones and Debbie Harry at Studio 54 pic.twitter.com/7VZgcOeKYn
— mario andreolini (@marioandreolini) March 6, 2015
Grace Jones was the life of the party at Studio 54. #studio54 #gracejones #partywithvelvet pic.twitter.com/ywPXTBudpp
— Velvet (@velvettheshow) May 12, 2015
6. But even when she was turned down she looked 100
7. She knows the power of a tailored suit
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8. And a wild hat
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9. As well as a good mask
playing now Pull Up To The Bumper (discomofo) Rework Grace Jones- @DJHousecat at http://t.co/6HuPCOq8PN pic.twitter.com/XH5gE9mjNn
— _cyberJAMZ (@_cyberJAMZ) May 18, 2015
10. She's often channeled by Rihanna
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@CFDA #Style Icon Award recipient Rihanna charms in a @Michael5inco #gown on the cover of Harper's Bazaar Arabia. pic.twitter.com/3N9kCuLfUa
— ACF (@AsianCoutureFed) November 7, 2014
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11. And Janelle Monae
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12. Amongst many, many others
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13. The fashion world continually draws from her influence
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14. And because this is what being in your 60s looks like when you're Grace Jones
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She is literally 65 in this photo
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Will you be this cool when you're 65?
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Didn't think so.
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