The Only Style to Rival French Girl Coolness

Yes, French women have inimitable style. Yes, we wish we did too. But there's one group that can rival their nonchalant cool, and that’s French boys. After all, where do you think the Parisiennes get all those crisp tailored shirts that they wear unbuttoned, sans bra? For proof, look no further than Jacques Dutronc, the musician/actor husband of Françoise Hardy. If you've ever wondered who could possibly stand next to Hardy in style and good looks, her beau is your answer. Here, Dutronc—who wrote songs for Hardy in the sixties—shows us that messy, (likely unwashed) #iwokeuplikethis hair looks just as charming on a guy. We love his superfitted sweatshirt, layered over a button-down shirt; and its "Happiness Is Having a Friend" slogan has a cheeky optimism that predates the now-ubiquitous ironic tee. Dutronc and Hardy were likely just friends when this photo was taken, but perhaps this sentiment manifested their eventual marriage. Hardy may have been **Jagger'**s "ideal woman" and inspired Bob Dylan and David Bowie, but, as we see here, men can be muses too. Let Dutronc be yours. ​