25 Beautiful Groovy Photos

The ’60s and ’70s were a period of phenomenal fashion, music and movies, and some groundbreaking moments for world history. Here are some photos that show off just how groovy and stylish these decades were.

Brigitte Bardot Visits Brazil

French cinema enjoyed a cultural boom in the ’60s, and Brigitte Bardot was a large part of this boom. She made a name for herself playing emancipated, independent women; drawing attention from lay audiences and academics alike.

In 1964, she visited Brazil, leading to this photo of her surrounded by fans.

ABBA Outsells The Beatles

Swedish pop stars ABBA became one of the iconic sounds of the 1970s. After winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974, the band achieved worldwide popularity. This photo comes from a 1979 performance in Edmonton, Canada.

And in 2013, the band outsold The Beatles, with their “Greatest Hits” album selling more copies in the UK than “Sgt.

Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.”

Audrey Hepburn Didn’t Consider Herself a Style Icon

While Audrey Hepburn first broke out as a movie star in the 1950s, films like “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” helped her continue her success long into the ’60s as well. This photo of Hepburn on a boat comes from a photoshoot taken during a trip to Bürgenstock in Switzerland.

Although she is now remembered for her iconic style, Hepburn didn’t always think she deserved to fill the role of a fashion icon during her life.

The Jackson 5 Score Five Number-One Singles

The Jackson 5 was one of the most successful bands of the ’60s. Formed of five siblings, the Jackson family toured the world. Here the Jackson 5 can be seen with five of their golden records, alongside producer Hal Davis.