Tonight at an opening party, people were spreading the very sad news that music icon Prince, who sold more than 100 million records during his storied career, has died at age 57. Just days after making an emergency landing due to an unknown illness, Prince was found dead inside his Minnesota home today.
I was shocked as I have always been a huge fan. Luckily, I had seen him live on stage during the Versace x H&M launch party in NYC in 2011 (see the photos above that I took of him on stage). He was called Prince, but definitely a king on stage and a queen in fashion.
Talking about his style, Prince has been an inspiration over decades. Below you can enjoy some of his best fashion moments, from the high-cut women’s panties he sported in the early ’80s, to his Purple Rain–era passion for Victorian high-neck ruffle shirts, metallic purple or tight gold suits to his love for crop tops.
Prince, you will be missed! Rest in peace.
LoL, Sandra
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1984 – Performing in Detroit on the Purple Rain tour.
1984 – Performing in Detroit on the Purple Rain tour.
May 23, 1986 – Performing at a surprise concert in San Francisco.
June 15, 1992 – Performing at Earl’s Court in London.
May 4, 1994 – Performing at the World Music Awards Ceremony in Monaco.
September 25, 1998 – Performing at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
February 27, 2005 – At the Academy Awards in Hollywood, California.
February 4, 2007 – Performing during half-time at the Super Bowl XLI.
June 27, 2010 – At the BET Awards in Los Angeles, California.
November 8, 2011 – At the Versace x H&M launch party in NYC.
February 19, 2014 – Presenting at The BRIT Awards in London, England.
November 22, 2015 – At the American Music Awards in Los Angeles.
Photos: Via Getty, Zimbio, Style.com, The Cut, WWD
