Icon of Class: Liza Minnelli in Cabaret

1972 saw the rise of a versatile star named Liza Minnelli. A Hollywood royalty by birth – her mother, late actress Judy Garland, played Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz and her father, late Vicente Minelli, was a renowned stage and film director – Liza, an accomplished singer and dancer, plotted her path to success with Cabaret, a silver screen adaptation of a musical with the same name.

In the Bob Fosse-directed film, Liza took the main protagonist role of Sally Bowles, an American cabaret performer in Weimar Republic (now Germany) prior to World War II. 

Sporting a distinctive look inspired by Hollywood’s silent film icons Louise Glaum and Louise Brookes, her on-stage appearance in the film, performing the song “Mein Herr” or Dear Sir, on a chair in plunging body suit, a bowler hat and thigh high boots will forever etched in the minds of her fans as an iconic scene that propelled her to global fame.

Even close to half a century later, Cabaret and Liza’s interpretation of Sally Bowles have served as inspiration to fashion designers and stylists everywhere. Now, why don’t you relive the glamorous Sally Bowles moment with an updated twist?

(L-R): Niko mesh-trimmed stretch-jersey halterneck thong bodysuit, $163.00 by Marika Vera; Rockoko logo-jacquard stretch-knit and leather over-the-knee boots,$1,952.00 by Fendi; Marina chain-embellished patent-leather cap, $242.00 by Eugenia Kim.

(L-R): Butterfly two-tone leather pouch, $776.00 by Alexander McQueen; Cropped tie-front leopard-print silk-blend satin top, $242.00 by Gianni; Tasselled bead-embellished satin shorts, $1,503.00 by Saint Laurent; .

(L-R): Silk crepe de chine thong bodysuit, $287.00 by Fleur du Mal; Grosgrain-trimmed silk-satin tapered pants, $366.00 by Fleur du Mal; Portofino 110 patent-leather sandals, $588.00 by Gianvito Rossi.

(L-R): Sparkle 1969 sequined faux leather shoulder bag, $802.00 by Paco Rabbane; Asymmetric fringed wool-crepe wrap-effect midi dress, $2,865 by Givenchy; Satin-trimmed sequined tulle gown, $1,248.00 by Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini.   

(L-R): Two-tone goat hair and feather choker, $345.00 by Ann Demeulemeester; Floral-print silk-chiffon midi dress, $606.00 by Les Rêveries; Delilah knotted leather waist belt, $81.00 by Black & Brown.

All featured items are available now at http://www.net-a-portercom/ and their respective brand stores worldwide.

*Product images courtesy of Net-a-Porter.com; Liza Minnelli images sourced from Google Images.

Fendi – Lot G31 & 125, Ground and First Floor, Suria KLCC, 50088 Kuala Lumpur; Lot 2.19 & 3.21.00, Level 2 and 3, Pavilion KL, 168 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.

Givenchy – Lot 2.39, Level 2, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, 168 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100, Kuala Lumpur