FemaleFirst reported that Winehouse, who is known for her beehive hairdo, is a style icon according to Lagerfeld. Winehouse is also known for her drug and alcohol problems, as well as her struggle with bulimia. These difficulties do not change Lagerfeld’s perceptions of the singer.
The great fashion designer compared Winehouse’s 50s and 60s style to that of Brigitte Bardot. He explained, "She is a beautiful, gifted artist. And I very much like her hairdo. I took it as an inspiration. Because, in fact, it was also Brigitte Bardot’s hairdo in the late Fifties and Sixties. And now Amy has made it her own style. So, when I saw her, I knew it was the right moment. Amy… she is the new Brigitte."