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2022 CFDA: A Look At Lenny Kravitz's Best Fashion Moments

In honor of the rock legend receiving the Fashion Icon Award, let's take a look back at his electrifying style.
2022 CFDA: A Look At Lenny Kravitz’s Best Fashion Moments
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 03: Lenny Kravitz attends the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 03, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
By Danielle Wright · Updated November 8, 2022

Even in 2022, whenever Lenny Kravitz makes his way to social algorithms, it is always because of his effortless candids, flaunting his signature look that’s as smooth as leather. Ahead of one of fashion’s biggest nights, the 2022 CFDA Fashion Awards, we’re looking at why Kravitz is the recipient of CFDA’s Icon Award.

2022 CFDA: A Look At Lenny Kravitz’s Best Fashion Moments
PARIS, FRANCE – FEBRUARY 25: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Lenny Kravitz attends the Saint Laurent show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2020/2021 on February 25, 2020 in Paris, France. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

The Grammy award-winning musician may be a legend for his entertainment contributions, but those in the fashion realm can’t seem to get enough of his eccentric yet nonchalant persona (remember that image of Kravitz wearing a gigantic scarf that had fashion in a chokehold in 2012). Although he wouldn’t label himself as a style guide, the fashion industry has developed a deep admiration for his funky rockstar ensembles. From sitting front row at fashion shows since the 90s to numerous Saint Laurent campaigns, it’s safe to say the multi-hyphenate shows an underlying love for the industry. With patchwork vests, velvet pants, studded jeans, and chest-bearing crop tops, Kravitz has proven his unique eye for an arsenal. With the 21st award, he joins Zendaya, Rihanna, Beyonce, and Pharrel Williams, as fellow recipients — pretty good company to be in.

Scroll ahead to see our favorite looks by Kravitz, and tune into the CFDA Awards tonight.

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Lenny Kravitz & Lisa Bonet—1987
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Lenny Kravitz—1990
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Lenny Kravitz—1992
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Lenny—VMA’s 93
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Lenny Kravitz—27th AMAs
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10th Annual MTV Video Music Awards
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Lenny Kravitz—VMAs 2004
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Lenny Kravitz—2013
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Lenny Kravitz—2014
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Lenny Kravitz— 16th NRJ Music Awards, 2014
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Lenny Kravitz—Late Night with Seth Meyers, 2016
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Lenny Kravitz—2017
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Lenny Kravitz—AMA’s 2018
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Lenny Kravitz—2019 VMAs
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Lenny Kravitz—Art Basel Miami 2019
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Lenny Kravitz—64th GRAMMY Awards, 2022
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Lenny Kravitz—2022 Met Gala
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