Fashion Icon | Solange Knowles

Often known for being the sister of one of the greatest performers, Solange has created and paved her own path towards the fashion industry.

Also a singer with a 80s flair, she has become one of the best-dressed women to date. Her passion for bold colours, mixed prints and retro style has caught the attention of many people within the fashion industry and turned many heads. Solange’s sense of style has also sent many bloggers into a frenzy; her tumblr fan base is immense and forever growing. Her fashion forward looks have been featured in her music videos and public appearances, which have become influential in terms of style and her current image. Music videos such as “Losing You”, which displayed a great exhibition of contemporary sartorial movement throughout Africa. Solange also stirred up a strong reaction from the public when she chose to take off her weave and cut her hair short, in order to rock her natural hair. Since then her natural/Afro hairstyles have captivated the fashion industry and the public.

Solange has adorned some of the biggest designers such as Alexander McQueen, Chanel and Alexander Wang. She has gained campaigns with Rimmel London and Madewell and also walked on the runway of Alberta Ferretti. In 2012, she became Vogue.com’s guest blogger for “Today I’m Wearing” which featured pictures of her daily outfits for a whole month. Solange is now the Puma’s new Art Director and Creative consultant, with her first collection based on Brazil, which is called “Girls of blaze”. Trainers splashed with rainbow and artistically clashing colours, which really capture her essence and daring character. Solange has become a breath of fresh air for the fashion industry by giving fearlessness and elegance in every outfit. She has become the ultimate fashion maven and lets not forget that she is also a mum. Her aura has influenced many people within such a short space of time (in fashion years that is) and there is much more to see from her.

Solange has finally created her own path and we are all happy to follow her, no matter where it takes us.