In an impressive career spanning over 60 years, Tina Turner also established her expressive style. The fashion world will never stop celebrating the fashion icon.
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- Tina Turner was a fashion icon.
- She loved to stand out and relied on materials such as patent leather, leather and sequins, which were part of her fashion DNA.
- Her wardrobe included slip dresses, tight overalls and leggings.
- Before she became a sex symbol, she had a more elegant, less flashy style and a well-behaved hairstyle.
"I no longer sing. I don't dance anymore. I don't dress anymore," the world star told the New York Times in 2019. Tina Turner was "tired of doing what she had done all her life".
Until her death, the singer with the legendary raspy voice and Swiss citizenship enjoyed a well-earned retirement in Küsnacht (ZH), far away from the limelight. Despite this statement and her death, the nostalgia of Tina Turner's style will last forever. A fashion review.
From glamor queen to "lioness"
In 2008, Tina Turner, who celebrated a brilliant comeback on her last tour, had lost none of her stage energy or her extravagance on the fashion front. As usual, there was one extravagant outfit after another to marvel at.
For her performance with Beyoncé at the 50th Grammy Awards, she opted for a tight, half-calf-length silver jumpsuit - a look that reflects her style well.
However, anyone who thinks Tina Turner was born wild is mistaken. In her early days in the 60s, her style was rather staid and always elegant. Her wardrobe included long dresses worthy of a gala. She wore silky, mid-length hair with side-swept bangs. Her make-up emphasized her eyes with a line of eyeliner, following the trend of the time. Her look changed as her career soared.
The "Lioness" began to enjoy playing with fashion and switched from one style to another. From classic masculine to rock or futuristic - the fashion fire was lit.
"Lion hairstyle" became Tina Turner's trademark
Tina Turner became a sex symbol with her exciting and daring outfits. She never shied away from sequins, fishnet tights or even leggings. Even though her style was moving more and more towards skirts, she did not skimp on feminine elements: The sequined slip dresses that bared her long legs epitomized the Tina Turner look.
She also caused a sensation with her legendary mane. Her "lion hairstyle" became her trademark and cult worldwide. "A wig", as she later revealed. "I'll never stop wearing it."
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