Madonna, the myth, the fashion icon
A style chameleon may not necessarily make for a convincing fashion icon but force of nature Madonna managed to establish herself as both. Swide looked back on a handful (it was that of a few thousands) of those defining sartorial moments.
At the premiere of "Filth & Wisdom" in New York, Madonna wore a Dolce & Gabbana black chiffon dress with a black sash at the waist. Madonna over the years has succeeded at making black new by introducing various textures into her style. In this case, a cheeky transparent chiffon did the trick.
2008-Filth & Wisdom premiere
Amongst fans, "The Blond Ambition" tour in 1990 is surely amongst one of the most beloved tours of Madonna. Madonna never quick to shy from controversy, makes both a fashion and cultural statement regarding society's take on sexuality. Madonna's conical bra designed by Jean-Paul Gaultier will forever be a reminder of the naughty nineties.
1990-"Blond Ambition" tour
Following the year of the "Blond Ambition", Madonna reinvents herself as a new-found brunette. Madonna showcases her new look at the premiere of "Truth or Dare" in 1991. In a dazzling multi-color Dolce & Gabbana dress, Madonna balances out her new dark mane with an eye-popping number.
1991-Truth or Dare premiere
In attending Gucci’s Malawi Benefit in 2008, Madonna applies a somewhat green thumb approach in creating her captivating red carpet look. Donning a green, feathered Louis Vuitton dress, Madonna highlighted her organic sense of style.
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2008-Gucci's Malawi Benefit
While attending BET's 106th & Park, Madonna made fashionistas drop their jaws in amazement when she appeared in a multi-chained Givenchy look. Madonna's larger than life presence gives her the right her to wear extravagant pieces that many dare not try.
2008- BET talk show appearance
At the 2007 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Madonna sported a black-architectural satin dress by Dolce & Gabbana. For those who remember, Madonna dons a similar cut in her Pepsi commercial in 1989. Proving once and again that her beauty is timeless.
2007-Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Perfectionist by nature, Madonna saw through that every detail came together in creating her unforgettable album cover for "Ray of Light", shot by Mario Testino. Madonna's attention to every element spanning make-up, hair, to even wardrobe made for a breath-taking image that will never cease to escape our minds.
1998-Ray of Light album
We all know music and fashion go hand-in-hand. In 2001, Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce worked together with Madonna on developing a western look for both Madonna’s tour and Dolce & Gabbana's Spring/Summer collection. The collection featured a series of Madonna inspired t-shirts. And as a result, sparked a trend of graphic t-shirts featuring culture icons.
Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2001
Graphic t-shirt with a sexy Madonna black & white photo.
A Madonna "Bedtime Stories" graphic t-shirt.
Source and credits: Various.
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