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Home · Fashion

Style File: Erykah Badu

Our May cover girl in her best crazy, cool and fearless fashion moments.

By Celia L. Smith · April 4, 2014October 27, 2020
01
Worldly Style

The eccentric singer performed at the 2013 BET Experience wearing a tangerine hued suit dramatically swathed with an indigenous blanket-style cape and top hat to top things off.

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02
Stage Stunner

Naturally Badu hit the stage in style at the ACL Live event in a a fun faux fur, funky leggings and the scene-stealing accessories she loves.

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03
Word Play

As usual this rebel beauty uses her performance to spread a message, this time in London rocking a caftan with the statement: “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised.”

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04
School Boy Babe
Badu borrows from the boys in a blazer, khaki’s and a funky fedora at Rock The Bells.
05
Angel in Disguise

At the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, Badu was heaven sent in a white wrap coat, tan suede thigh-highs, gilded wings and arm cuffs. Her halo? A gorgeous golden bob.

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06
Get Higher

The singer’s larger than life hair and galactic leggings were out of this world at the BET Awards last year.

07
Lined Up
Ms. Badu earned her stripes to wear whatever she pleases, even at the legendary Lincoln Center.
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08
Free Bird
Like her music, the singer’s ensembles dance freely to the beat of their own colorful, eclectic tune.
09
Concert Cool
What better place to be free-spirited with fashion then Coachella? Erykah Badu pulls out all the bells and whistles and a chic pair of shoes too.
10
Calm & Cool
Badu is so comfortable and confident in her style that even a relaxed knit sweat suit looks next level chic.
11
In The Trenches
Nothing says grandeur like a killer cape and of course Badu knows this, performing in a trench coat-inspired style while in Munich.
12
Chic Baggage

This bag lady rocks a safari style you wont find anyone else carrying and we can say the same about the necklaces too.

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13
Orange Moon

A T-shirt and leggings are so much more when Badu is sporting them. We just know it’s going to be a brighter day.

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14
Overall Statement Maker
A cool pair of distressed overalls and over-the-top accessories couldn’t be more perfect for the SXSW Music Festival.
15
Stylish Lead
Badu has many layers when it comes to her style and doesn’t follow any trends, in fact she sets them.

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