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Home · Street Style

Rocker Chic

Rocker Chic
By · Updated October 29, 2020
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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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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.

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.

06
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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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.

10
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.

13
Glam Rock

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

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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.

16
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!

17
Rock & Roll

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

18
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.

19
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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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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24
Rock Royalty

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

25
Rock Reference

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

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