I was enthusastic yet anxious to attend Jane Birkin’s concert Feb 12th at the French Institute Alliance Française in the city.  Enthuastic because Jane Birkin is a fashion icon and muse over the decades to some of the best fashion designers and musicians, including Serge Gainsbourg of course.  Anxious because I didn’t know quite what to expect sitting in a small, intimate theater listening to lyrics sung in French.  What I found out is that her voice was whispery and almost frail sounding, which matches her waif-like figure and cropped pixie hair style.  I was not expecting her to wear mens baggy tweed trousers with a suede keeper, a loose untucked white button down shirt with the sleeves half rolled/shoved up her thin arms, a matching tweed unbuttoned vest, and a loose tie.  The masculininty and oversized garments accentuated her ultra petite frame.  However, despite her initial appearance and the sound of her voice, what became clear throughout the concert was her strength and openess to the human experience.  She pulled the audience in close to her heart, showing her vulernability and the humaness we all share.  

Check out her music and enjoy some pics that capture the icon over the years.