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Fashion Flashback: 17 Times Grace Jones Slayed the Fashion Game

Fashionistas rejoice: BBC just added a Grace Jones documentary to its slate: Grace Jones—The Musical Of My Life. A release date hasn't been announced yet for the Sophie Fiennes-directed project, which will follow the life and style of the model-turned-singer, but in preparation for the premiere, flip through our gallery to see some of the top moments in this icon's wardrobe.

By Celia L. Smith · March 27, 2015October 27, 2020
01
Cape Queen

A 1977 portrait of the disco diva in standard provocative fashion.

02
Cool It

Jones looks every bit the island girl with her vibrant headscarf and shades.

03
Androgynous Style

Jones’ style was the epitome of menswear chic. This image circa 1985 shows the singer in cat-eye frames, a bold shoulder blazer and gloves — a look captured on present day catwalks.

04
Star Bright

Jones made a grand entrance at the Cannes Film Festival in 2001 wearing a pleated costume in the shape of a star — how fitting.

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05
Model Behavior

In 1990, Jones celebrated her 42nd birthday with a radiance to rival young super model Naomi Campbell, dressed in a simple yet sexy body hugging dress.

06
Black Beauty

At the taping of the television program Night Flight in 2000, Jones wrapped her skintight pants set glamorously in a lush fur.

07
Mad Hatter

In 2009 Grace Jones hit the stage in a leotard look and over-the-top headdress to celebrate 50 years of Island Records in London.

08
Couture Class

At the 1983 Grammy Awards all eyes were on Jones in a caged couture headpiece and intricately woven leather gown.

09
Feather Fashion

The Jamaican beauty wears feathers fiercely in this Philip Treacy number during Rome’s Spanish Steps fashion gala in July 2002.

10
Show Girl!

At the Etam Spring 2012 fashion show in Paris, Grace Jones serves sex appeal at 60+ in a tuxedo blazer, body suit with bare legs and platforms.

11
Power Suit

Leave it to Grace Jones to turn a tuxedo blazer into a concert costume. The dynamic diva elevated the simple piece by adding fishnet tights, a body suit and a dramatic head piece.

12
All That Glitters

In 2012, Jones took the shine in a voluminous iridescent pantsuit and matching bowler hat during a performance in the Netherlands.

13
Seductive Sparkle

Jones wows the crowd at the Moet & Chandon fashion extravaganza in April 2002 in a sparkling wrap dress and towering hat.

14
Hide & Seek

In 2000, Jones takes the stage in true masquerade fashion with an intricate veil, her signature leotard and racy red gloves.

15
Top This!

In 2010, Grace Jones arrived at the Serpentine Gallery Summer Party in London with sky-high heels and an equally high topper.

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16
Drama

In 2002 Grace Jones made a dramatic stage appearance with opera singer Luciano Pavarotti during his concert.

17
Reigning Queen

Decades after her thrilling arrival, the incomparable Grace Jones is still breaking all the rules and influencing fashion. This year she performed at
at amfAR’s 2nd Annual Inspiration Gala in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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