Aaliyah remains the princess of R&B and style even 22 years after her death. A look back at her most iconic looks.
Died at 22, August 25, 2001 in the plane crash who brought her back from the Bahamas after the filming of her music video “Rock The Boat”, Aaliyah is always in our memories. The young woman, however, had the time to bequeath us a fabulous discography and a rich stylistic catalog. Many people regret it, including celebrities like Missy Elliot, Timbaland and Janet Jackson. The singer has also wanted to pay tribute to him on social networks on the occasion of the fourteenth anniversary of his death: “What we shared you and I remains forever sacred and eternal, of such purity that it will last forever. I know you’re always there watching over me.”
Apart from her singing career, Aaliyah has managed to rise as style icon. Model, actress… The young woman was a real jack-of-all-trades. During her numerous photo shoots, the singer made an address book containing many stylists including the famous Tommy Hilfiger. Subsequently, she even became the face of the brand.
Aaliyah: the evolution of her style throughout her career
Over time, the performer of the title “More Than A Woman” knew how to evolve his style. In her early days, she liked to show off in XXL jackets and slim jeans. Subsequently, Aaliyah began to to assert oneself as a woman, by adopting a look a lot more glamorous and sexy. She swapped her sets sportswear against femme fatale dresses.
Perhaps the star’s most iconic outfit is the one she wore during MTV Music Awards in 2000. A gorgeous animal print dress by Roberto Cavalli that helped her won awards for Best Female Video and Best Video from a Motion Picture.