These days, ‘90s pop culture is having a moment so what better time to reflect on one of its brightest stars: Aaliyah.
Out of all the sensational artists the ‘90s and early 2000s have blessed us with, only a few still have lasting influence today. It may have been two decades since her tragic passing, but, aside from her music, Aaliyah’s impact is still also seen in the latest fashion trends.
Aaliyah’s legacy is so timeless because she mastered the art of simplicity. She was a style chameleon who looked just as radiant in a pair of baggy pants as she did in a glamorous red carpet gown. Her music video looks were ultra-fierce and featured all the cut-outs and sparkles that fill our Insta feeds today. We also can’t gloss over the fact that she made streetwear and oversized clothing cool in an era when skin-tight was everything.
From her signature makeup to her “tomboy” edge, Aaliyah’s influence is undeniable and has no sign of stopping any time soon. Here, we look back on the princess of R&B’s best looks and the stars she’s inspired over the years.
The Slip Dress
Aaliyah looked fierce wearing a yellow zebra print Roberto Cavalli dress at the 2000 MTV Music Awards. The gown’s high thigh split and feathered trim add extra drama and till this day we can’t go over how good she looks. In April 2021, model Paloma Elsesser wore the same statement dress to a wedding and it still looked great more than two decades later. Talk about timeless.
Leather
As Aaliyah’s music matured, so did her look. In her music video for “One In A Million,” she wore figure-hugging pieces in tactile textures like leather. Normani recently rocked a similar look in her music video for “Wild Side.” Normani’s song pays homage to “One in a Million” in more ways than one. Normani sampled Aaliyah’s track and recreated parts of her music video choreography. When it comes to styling, Normani served some major energy in her laser cut-out ensemble.
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