Beauty trends may flirt with the spotlight, but the cat eye? She’s the headliner who never leaves the stage. This sultry wing has been a staple across the decades, feeling both timeless and rebellious — a beauty move that works with just about any style, any age, and any attitude.
In the 1960s, it was more than just makeup; it was a statement, sharpened and swooped by the likes of Audrey Hepburn, Diana Ross, and Brigitte Bardot. Whether paired with a beehive, bold lashes, or a perfect nude lip, the cat eye became the decade’s most enduring beauty signature — and she’s still holding her own today.
From red carpets to TikTok tutorials, it continues to reinvent itself without ever straying from its signature flick. It’s proof that some beauty icons don’t need a comeback — they never left. So let’s give thanks to these five ’60s legends who paved the way for Ariana Grande, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, the most-missed Amy Winehouse, and all of us who are making the cat eye vibe our own.
Brigette Bardot
Sophia Loren
Diana Ross
Audrey Hepburn
Jane Birkin
