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Home · Fashion

Exclusive Fashion Q&A: Bridget Kelly

The Roc Nation newbie talks about her style, rules on wearing leggings and where she's shopping in Paris.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
01
The Grace of Bridget Kelly

The self-proclaimed “rock & R&B” artist was featured as one of the “New and Next” to watch in ESSENCE Magazine, donning a killer Donna Karan dress and L.A.M.B heels.


Dress, Donna Karan New York, $1,895, Bloomingdale’s. On her right hand: ID bracelet*, Gregg Wolf, 212-529-1784. Chain bracelet, Janis by Janis Savitt, $500, 212-245-7396. Rings, artist’s own. On left hand: carved ring*, Gregg Wolf, 212-529-1784. Multichain bracelet, Janis by Janis Savitt, $400, 212-245-7396. Shoes, L.A.M.B., $325, Solutions, 949-650-0479.

*price upon request

Exclusive Fashion Q&A: Bridget Kelly
Photography by Marc Baptiste, Styling by Freddie Leibahair, Oscar James/ kenbarboza.com. Makeup by Renee Garnes, Manicure by Dawn Sterling/Starworks.
02
Curves Ahead

Bridget Kelly opted for a vamp-style bodycon and buckled pumps at the Keith Campbell ‘Decide To Be Beautiful’ Book Launch Party at Limelight Shops in New York City.

Exclusive Fashion Q&A: Bridget Kelly
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03
Earning Stripes

At a StyleWise event during Spring 2013 New York Fashion Week Bridget Kelly works her stripes boldly alongside fellow singer Elle Varner.

Exclusive Fashion Q&A: Bridget Kelly
04
Back To The Future

Kelly takes her style from edgy to futuristic in a mini, cap-sleeved shift dress and Swarovski studded pumps at the Roc Nation Pre-GRAMMY Brunch.

Exclusive Fashion Q&A: Bridget Kelly
05
Classic Style

In a classic cocktail number, Bridget Kelly attends ‘NBA 2K13’ Premiere Launch Party at the 40/40 Club in New York City.

Exclusive Fashion Q&A: Bridget Kelly
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06
LBD Sleek

At Black Girls Rock, the singer keeps it classic on the carpet again in a ruched LBD, sheer tights and buckled booties.

Exclusive Fashion Q&A: Bridget Kelly
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07
Ruffled Feathers

The singer has a little fun with feathers and sequins at the Third Annual Cash Money Records Pre-GRAMMY Awards Party.

Exclusive Fashion Q&A: Bridget Kelly
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08
Fashion Week Newbie

Bridget Kelly attends the Front Row spring 2013 fashion show during Style360 at Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City.

Exclusive Fashion Q&A: Bridget Kelly
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09
Fancy Pants

At a Courvoisier Gold event in Atlanta, Georgia the singer translates her body-hugging style into edgy seperates: a sheer blouse, and a funky twist on tie-dye denim.

Exclusive Fashion Q&A: Bridget Kelly
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