Prince's Best Fashion Moments
Look back on the star's one-of-a-kind style
By Mary Sollosi April 21, 2016 at 07:12 PM EDT
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Remembering a Fashion Icon
Remembering a Fashion Icon
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Beloved musician Prince died in 2016, and fans across the globe mourned the loss of a legend. In addition to his music, Prince was known for being a fashion icon whose wardrobe, both on- and offstage, was always extravagant, usually glittery, and very often purple. In honor of a star whose style was as thrilling as his art, here are some of Prince's best looks.
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Prince Performing in the 1980s
Prince Performing in the 1980s
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Prince Performing on The Purple Rain Tour on September 13, 1984
Prince Performing on The Purple Rain Tour on September 13, 1984
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Prince Performing in the Mid-1980s
Prince Performing in the Mid-1980s
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Prince Accepting the Award for Best International Artist at the BRIT Awards on February 11, 1985
Prince Accepting the Award for Best International Artist at the BRIT Awards on February 11, 1985
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Prince Performing in Philadelphia, PA, on October 18, 1988
Prince Performing in Philadelphia, PA, on October 18, 1988
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Prince Performing in London in July 1990
Prince Performing in London in July 1990
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Prince Performing in London on August 22, 1990
Prince Performing in London on August 22, 1990
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Prince Attending a Party in January 1991
Prince Attending a Party in January 1991
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Prince Performing at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 5, 1991
Prince Performing at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 5, 1991
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Prince Performing in London on June 16, 1992
Prince Performing in London on June 16, 1992
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Prince Performing on The Ultimate Live Experience Tour in 1995
Prince Performing on The Ultimate Live Experience Tour in 1995
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Prince Performing on The Ultimate Live Experience Tour on March 4, 1995
Prince Performing on The Ultimate Live Experience Tour on March 4, 1995
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Prince Performing on The Ultimate Live Experience Tour on March 25, 1995
Prince Performing on The Ultimate Live Experience Tour on March 25, 1995
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Prince Performing on October 10, 1997
Prince Performing on October 10, 1997
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Prince Performing on the New Power Soul Tour in 1998
Prince Performing on the New Power Soul Tour in 1998
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Prince Watching the NBA All-Star Game at Madison Square Garden with Spike Lee on February 8, 1998
Prince Watching the NBA All-Star Game at Madison Square Garden with Spike Lee on February 8, 1998
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Prince with Wife Mayte Garcia on June 9, 1999
Prince with Wife Mayte Garcia on June 9, 1999
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Prince Performing at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards on February 8, 2004
Prince Performing at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards on February 8, 2004
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Prince Presenting an Award to Renée Zellweger at the 31st Annual People's Choice Awards on January 9, 2005
Prince Presenting an Award to Renée Zellweger at the 31st Annual People’s Choice Awards on January 9, 2005
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Prince Performing on Good Morning America's Summer Concert Series in New York City on June 16, 2006
Prince Performing on Good Morning America’s Summer Concert Series in New York City on June 16, 2006
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Prince Performing at Super Bowl XLI on February 4, 2007
Prince Performing at Super Bowl XLI on February 4, 2007
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Prince Performing at the 2012 iHeartRadio Music Festival on September 22, 2012
Prince Performing at the 2012 iHeartRadio Music Festival on September 22, 2012
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Prince Performing at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards on May 19, 2013
Prince Performing at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards on May 19, 2013
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Prince Speaking at the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 8, 2015
Prince Speaking at the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 8, 2015
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Prince Speaking at the American Music Awards on November 22, 2015
Prince Speaking at the American Music Awards on November 22, 2015
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