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Iman Is Fashion Royalty for a Reason

Once an icon, always an icon. See how W’s October issue star has transformed over the years.


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Iman has always known how to make a statement, so her style evolution really just goes from best to better over the years. Exhibit A: This simple black suit Iman-ified in 1991 by voluminous hair and an overload of pearls.

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Exhibit B: This full head-to-toe checked look in 1995.

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Iman has never been one to shy away from color. For the opening of Chanel’s NYC Flagship in 1996, the model must have made quite the entrance in this neon ensemble.

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Glittering from head-to-toe is how Iman does the little black dress.

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No one wears denim like Iman—especially at the opening of the Louis Vuitton NYC store in 2004.

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In recent years, Iman has traded in her bold furs and accessories for more refined silhouettes. But as this sparkling white dress (at the 2005 CFDA Awards) proves, she has no plans of blending in anytime soon.

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Iman brought the drama to the 2011 BET Awards with perfectly-fitted coral gown and an intricate updo…

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And proved she still had IT at the 2013 amfAR Inspiration Gala in New York.

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The model chose a fashion forward Juan Carlos Obando look for the 2014 CFDA Awards.

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And came full circle in a striped Balmain jumpsuit that was both chic and statement making.

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