Honoring a Legend: A Tribute to Prince's Electrifying Style
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In just 57 years, Prince lived the life of a legend. He lit up the stage with his iconic vocals, changed the music industry with his unique sound, and ignited the fashion world with a whimsical wardrobe all his own. In his wake, we're reminded of the magic in his bold style, a head-to-toe look he crafted and made his own with bright suiting, tunics, aviators, and rocker flares that became quintessentially Prince.
His influence has inspired generations and will be celebrated, but never replicated. Here, we're paying homage to the "Purple One" on what would have been his 59th birthday with a look at his fashion legacy.
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Performing in 2008.
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On stage in concert in NYC in 1993.
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Performing at the 2012 iHeartRadio Music Festival.
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Appearing on stage at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in 2013.
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Performing on Good Morning America's concert series in June 2006.
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At the Apollo Theater's 75th anniversary gala concert and awards cermony in 2009.
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Presenting an award on stage at the 57th annual Grammy Awards in 2015.
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Presenting at the Brit Awards in 2014.
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Showing off his iconic shades at the French Tennis Open in 2014.
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Taking the stage at the People's Choice Awards in 2005.
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Performing at the 36th annual NAACP Image Awards in 2005.
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On stage at the Brit Awards in 2006.
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Working a suit on stage at the American Idol season five finale show in 2006.
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On stage at the Super Bowl XLI halftime press conference in 2007.
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On stage at the 49th annual Grammy Awards in 2007.
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Performing at the Super Bowl XLI halftime show in 2007.
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At the Vanity Fair Oscars party in 2007.
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Performing at the 2007 ALMA Awards.
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Walking the American Music Awards red carpet in 1995.
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Arriving at a film premiere in London in 2007.
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On stage in Minneapolis, MN, in 1990.
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Performing in 1980.
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Performing at Coachella in 2008.
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Accepting the lifetime achievement award on stage at the 2010 BET Awards.
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Arriving at the Clive Davis pre-Grammys party in 2004.
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Presenting at the Oscars in 2005.
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At the Apollo Theater in 2010.
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Announcing the release of his album in 2005.
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On the red carpet in 2004.
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On stage at Madison Square Garden in 2011.
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At the NAACP Image Awards in 2011.
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Performing in Detroit in 1984.
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Performing in Paris in 2011.
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Performing in the UK in 2011.
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Performing at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards.