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Proof that Solange Knowles looks good in EVERYTHING — including a bunch of string
Solo’s style is so dope that she can make a bunch of purple yarn look fashionable. The singer shared this image to her Instagram, of herself wrapped up in a yarn confection she created. “Been hanging out with [ photographer and art director] @carlota_guerrero too long,” she wrote. “I f****d round and made a dress out of yarn.”
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Solange somehow makes Tevas look rad at the launch of Teva’s 2016 Artist Series Collection on April 19, 2016
Drop-crotch patchwork denim culottes, an origami-like wide quarter-length-sleeve top and Tevas sounds like a hot mess of an outfit, but Solange miraculously made the look work. And dare we say, we kind of want to try this ensemble for ourselves, though we doubt we’d be able to pull it off with the cool finesse Solange just hit us with. (Photo: Getty)
Solange was seen in green at the Stuart Weitzman x Pencils of Promise launch on April 11, 2016
For the evening, Solo was hard to be missed in a shiny green wrap-effect dress, yellow Stuart Weitzman sandals, and a lighter green M2malletier bag. (Photo: Getty)
Solange played with texture in a monochrome burgundy look at the Tibi fall 2016 show
Kim Kardashian, take note — here’s how you pull off a monochrome look. Solange combined a sweater and sequined pants from Tibi with a pair of matching crossover sandals and a grayish brown bucket clutch. (Photo: Getty)
Solange poses with designer Carin Rodebjer at the label’s fall 2016 show on Feb. 13, 2016
Solange looked absolutely dreamy in this burgundy turtleneck gown with a layered hem. She paired the cozy-looking frock with her trusty Gucci crossover sandals, letting her toes brave the cold New York City air. (Photo: Getty)
Solange left the Alexander Wang fall 2016 show in style on Feb. 13, 2016
Solo blessed us with another Fashion Week wardrobe change, throwing on some brown leather pants, a baby blue turtleneck, and nude chunky-heel Mary Janes. They went perfectly with her yellow green coat and hunter green circle bag. (Photo: Getty)
Solange arrives to the Alexander Wang runway show in this look before changing into a different outfit on Feb. 13, 2016
The singer likely felt very comfy in this loose-fitting white dress, though maybe her toes were a little chilly in those Gucci sandals. Anything to get off a fire ’fit, we guess! (Photo: Getty)
Solange poses in all-red everything in New Orleans on Feb. 8, 2016
OK, so there’s a good chance Solange’s Saint Heron website threw one of the best Mardi Gras balls. The theme was based on the Lil’ Kim classic “Crush on You,” and Solo dressed for the fete in an all-red look inspired by one of many of Kim’s monochromatic ensembles in the video. Pure dopeness! (Photo: @saintrecords)
Solange hit the road for some pre-Mardi Gras festivities on Feb. 4, 2016
Jeremy Scott’s spring 2016 collection provided Ms. Knowles with the perfect festive dress for the season. A head full of voluminous curls, black sandals, tights, and a black turtleneck rounded out her outfit. (Photo: Getty)
Solange turned up a parade in New Orleans on Jan. 31, 2016
Looks like Solo got an early start on the Mardi Gras fun when she was spottefd on a balcony taking in the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade in the French Quarter. Solange wore a flowy, fluttery yellow dress with crochet detailing at the collarbone. Colorful beads and a feathery mask completed the festive look, which got us so excited for her actual Mardi Gras outfit. (Photo: Splash)
Solange descends a gorgeous staircase in Havana.
While the rest of us were trying to get through the first week back at work after Christmas vacation, Solange was out here taking dope pictures in beautiful Havana, Cuba. The singing stylista posted this #OOTD to Instagram, consisting of a bright pink shift dress, a matching bucket bag, white loafers with black block heels, topping everything off with a head of soft waves. (Photo: @solangeknowles)?
Solange smized with authority at the Bergdorf Goodman x Gemfields Salon opening on Dec. 15, 2015
Solo threw on her “big girl pants” for a good ol’-fashioned fête, rocking a stunning combo of wide-legged dark green trousers and a gorgeously draped off-the-shoulder white blouse. Strappy sandals and a crown of soft curls tied the look together. (Photo: Getty)
Solange looked like a goddess in an all-white look at the Cheryl Dunn: Festivals Are Good event on Dec. 3, 2015.
There is no better occasion for an all-white look than a trip to Miami, and Ms. Knowles stepped out in this stunning ruffled Ellery dress, which she accessorized with wrapped gold Gucci sandals and, naturally, perfect hair. (Photo: @saintrecords)
Solange wore Fendi to a Fendi party, as one does
For her DJ set at the new Fendi boutique in Miami, Solo was all about the fuzz in this furry dress, jacket, and textured accessories. She kept her curls super defined in what appears to be a gorgeous twist-out. Werque! (Photo: @saintrecords)
Solange attends the Solange Knowles and Tome luncheon in Miami on Dec. 4, 2015
For her joint luncheon with Tome designers Ryan Lobo and Ramon Martin, she donned structural black-and-white separates from the label, finishing off her look with a camel-hued box-shaped purse and ankle-strap sandals. She kept her hair loose and voluminous, the perfect complement to a tasteful ensemble. In an Instagram post, Solange mentioned Tome’s “White Shirt Project,” which benefits the Freedom for All Foundation, a charity that is working to eradicate human slavery across the globe. (Photo: @saintrecords)
Solange’s tour of slayage continued at the annual Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series Grand Finale on Dec. 4, 2015
Tell us you’re not absolutely dying over this ruffled black ensemble from Vika Gazinskaya that Solo rocked for the Bombay Saphhire party. Solange posed alongside fellow famous people Miguel and Rosario Dawson during the event. (Photo: Getty)
Solange gets sultry at From Earth to Heart, hosted by Dom Pérignon, Alex Dellal, Stavros Niarchos, and Vito Schnabel, on Dec. 4, 2015
Solange was positively smoldering in this off-the-shoulder baby pink cutout jumpsuit from Cushnie et Ochs. Pink pointy pumps and a box clutch completed her look, and, yes, her tresses were, as they always are, completely on point. (Photo: Getty)
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out why Solange Knowles is one of our favorite style stars ever. The singer/DJ/mom/all-round bad@$$ routinely rides the chic train all the way to slaysville, turning out fashion-forward looks from designers that make us style nerds drool.
The 29-year-old is never afraid to take a risk and always winds up looking like our vision boards come to life each time she steps out. The woman just knows how to play with shape, volume, and texture unlike anyone else, and she brings a quirky-but-refined air to everything she wears. Solange is a true icon when it comes to fashion, and we are always waiting to see what she’ll wear next.
Enjoy some of her looks in the gallery.
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