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Before Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Kanye, and Beyonce were on the top of our fashionista/o list, these celebrities were just like us, meaning not dipped and draped in Chanel, sporting custom Maseratis, or owning 3+ vacation homes. Before the lights, fame, and money, they weren’t fashion icons. However, each and every one of them had potential.

Once they made it, they ditched their basic everyday wardrobe for outfits that cause some chit and a whole lot of chatter every single time they were snapped by the papz.

However, nowadays there’s nothing boring about their get-ups, being that they are a few of today’s trendsetters. Becoming a fashion icon isn’t easy, it takes hard work, dedication, and a whole lot of confidence. As humans, they’ve made some fashion mistakes, but most importantly, they’ve done some layering, mix-matching, and color-blocking right.

Let’s take a look at their journey..

LADY GAGA:

Believe it or not, there was a time when Lady Gaga kept her “Poker Face” clean with little make-up and no cosmetic accessories. Pretty hard to believe now, yes we know. At this time of her life, she was only ranking a 3 on the Gaga Hotness Meter. Most likely she was still trying to find her inner monster.

Nowadays, she’s breaking that meter! She has grown into a complete fashion mogul. Her clothing either tells a story, creates a picture, or proposes an idea. Some of her most outrageous red carpet moments still have people talking to this day. Meat, anyone? Exactly! That’s one thing about Gaga, she doesn’t give a f%#* what a hater has to say. She’s simply going to do her, and you have no choice but to love it.

RIHANNA:

Back then, Robyn Fenty wasn’t concerned about what statement piece she’ll Instagram next that’ll have everybody talking. During this time, she was too worried about hearing “Pon De Replay” on the radio and rocking low-rise boyfriend jeans. Not quite the trendsetter we know her as today. Regardless, this Bajan beauty had style-con potential.

Eventually we met “BadGalRiRi,” who is the lover of all things daring! She rocks the hottest most “risk-ay” attire we’ve ever seen. With a smoking body like that, why wouldn’t she? She’s fearless, original, and continually keeps us on our toes. She’s known for rocking oversized T-shirts, thigh high boots, and jean overalls while constantly causing a scene. What trend will we see sweeping the nation next? Obviously, we’ll have to wait to see what RiRi steps out in. 

KANYE WEST:

While Kanye was going “Through The Wire,” he liked to keep his attire simple. One thing he never left home without was his Jesus piece. During this time, we didn’t know him for his love of all things tailored, instead we focused on his dope beats and fresh new voice.

All hail Ye! Over the years, Kanye’s totally reinvented himself into the fashion icon we know him to be today. He doesn’t mind wearing a kilt, taking fashion risks, or always rocking a fresh pair of leather pants. Yeezus continues to remain fly. We love his bad a$$ attitude mixed perfectly with his bad a$$ style.

BEYONCE: 

Last but not least, Mrs. Carter, who has always been “Bootylicious.” She’s been in the game the longest, lived through the most fashion trends, and evolved into a King. Has anyone else done that? I don’t think so. Back during these days, we knew she had amazing killer vocals, but we didn’t know the Queen of the fashion scene would soon follow.


We love her ability to re-vamp herself into a better B time and time again. Like fine wine, she just gets better with age. No matter what she puts on, she continues to look smoking hot. We get a sense of her impeccable taste through red carpet events or her performances. We can all see a picture of Beyonce and know exactly what award show or concert that was. King B slays…everything!

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