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Rocker Chic

Rocker Chic
By · Updated October 29, 2020
01
Tougher Than Leather

On the set of her video shoot, Alicia Keys looks gorgeous in these aviator shades, studded motorcycle jacket and leggings.

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Gorgeous Grunge

Actress and ESSENCE.com blogger Joy Bryant gives rocker glam in this C. Ronson plaid dress and leather jacket and combat boots.

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Hard Rock

Pussycat Doll Melody Thorton looks haute in this tailored leather jacket with metal studs, denim hot pants and spiked boots.

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04
Skin Tight

Amber Rose gets glam rock with this leather form-fitting dress and peek-a-boo pumps. Dating Kanye West keeps her rocking the red carpet.

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05
New Wave

Solange (pre-shaved head) rocks black and white graphic leggings and pink pumps to punctuate her rocker style at the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Black Leather Lady

Atlanta housewife Lisa Wu Hartwell rocks out at the 2009 Soul Train Awards in Atlanta in a full-length leather dress.

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Peace

R&B singer Chrisette Michele shows us how to glitter in this haute black sequin blazer and leggings.

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08
Blade Runner

Singer Cassie looks modern and sexy in this black jumper and platform pumps. Shaved detail in your head: optional.

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Soft Rock

Singer and actress Amerie mixes fluffy fuax fur vest, chains and liquid legging to rock the mike.

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Rock This Way

Super model Naomi Campbell brings her Buffalo Girl stylee with a sharp tailored leather blazer and ripped denim mini.

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Heavy Metal

Ciara’s metal detail leather jacket and statement necklace screams rocker chic. The hot pants and fishnet stocking brings the heat.

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Classic Chic

Taking a classic men’s tailored tuxedo jacket and a black and white stripped shirt, Halle Berry looks like a sharp dressed woman.

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Glam Rock

Keri Hilson glows in this gold leather jacket. The gold fringed boots help her steal the spotlight.

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14
In Control

Jennifer Hudson looks gorgeous in this sculpted top with leather leggings and over the knee boots.

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Rocker Wife

Legendary Iman looks like stunning in this leather jacket and leggings. She is married to rock star David Bowie after all.

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Leather and Lace

Taraji P. Henson struts her stuff at the DJ Hero event in a green leather jacket, lace blouse and leather jeans. Rock on!

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Rock & Roll

Fashion darling Rihanna goes hard at “Fashion’s Night Out” in this hooded dress, “Blade Runner” shields and studded boots.

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Classic Rock

Mariah Carey, at her “Imperfect Angel” album release party, poses in a cropped black leather jacket, black jeans and peek-a-boo booties. Note: Black nail polish.

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Swagger Like What

Mary J. Blige rocks the stage at the VH-1 “Hip Hop Honors” in black shades, sheath, leggings and Gucci boots. Go Mary! Go Mary!

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Fashionista

Model Chanel Imam rocks asymmetrical leather jacket and silk blouse with leggings and strappy heels. Work the runway!

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21
Black Girls Rock

Mary J. Blige and Queen Latifah sparkle and shine at the 2009 Black Girls Rock Awards. These Queens show us why Black is beautiful.

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22
Fierce!

As Beyonce or Sasha Fierce this diva knows how to give a touch of rocker chic with a lot of natural beauty and style. The result is haute!

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23
Dressed to Thrill

R&B singer Monica gives us the rock star treatment with this denim studded jacket over a form-fitting black dress at the 2009 Soul Train Awards.

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Rock Royalty

Like mother and father, like daughter. Rock star style is in Zoe Kravitz’s genes. Legacy works.

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Rock Reference

Stylish sisters Angela and Vanessa Simmons take leather, chains and accessories and serve a rocking lady-like look.

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