Rolling on the — stylish— river! Tina Turner was a force in fashion.
The legendary artist — who died in May 2023 at age 83 — blessed Us with a number of breathtaking style statements through the years.
As Turner belted out her greatest hits — including “Proud Mary,” “What’s Love Got to Do With It” and “It’s Gonna Work Out Fine” — the Tennessee native commanded attention in sparkly mini dresses, latex bodysuits, sheer gowns and more.
She frolicked around the stage in heels, topping off almost every ensemble with her signature spiky honey blonde ‘do. The hitmaker wasn’t afraid to show skin or don a bold lip — she even rocked flirty red nail polish. Most of her outfits were finalized with a pair of fishnet tights — which aligned with her title as the Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll.
Turner opened up about her love of fashion in a December 2020 interview with NBC News. “When I look back, I can see the story of my life through the clothes I wore,” she told the news outlet. “There was always a connection. The opportunity to sing with Ike in the early days was like something out of a fairytale for a teenager whose dream was to perform onstage.”
She continued: “I felt so elegant in my gown, like a princess. But that gown was a prison, just like my marriage. I wanted to move, so my skirts got shorter and less constricting because freedom was important to me, onstage and in life.”
Following her divorce from Ike Turner in 1976 — Tina experienced a new chapter in her career and her wardrobe reflected that, thanks to iconic designer Bob Mackie.
“After I left Ike, Bob made me a costume that had wings. I felt like I was flying, and I was on my own and free for the very first time. After that, I always loved experimenting with style, trying everything from sculptural Alaïas to flowing Armanis. I’m always thinking about fashion, from my wigs to my shoes and everything in between….
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