Live the Life: John Lennon

Photography by Koji Yano

John Lennon's legacy reaches beyond the realm of music. By the late 1960s, the Beatles front man had become increasingly involved in the anti-Vietnam War movement. He penned the protest anthem "Give Peace a Chance" and confronted the Nixon administration head-on. After marrying Yoko Ono, he left Europe for New York and adopted a more down-to-earth style, swapping the suits of his Beatlemania years for denim and workwear and donning army shirts with his turtlenecks and iconic circular specs. Poet and style icon, Lennon defined a generation and never ceased to inspire.

1. Boots by Gucci, $795

2. Denim jacket by Calvin Klein Jeans available at Macy's, $89.50

3. Hat by Giorgio Armani,price available upon request

4. Eyeglasses by Linda Farrow Luxe, $625

5. Mock neck shirt by Dior Homme, $300