Solange is one-of-a-kind woman and today, as she celebrates her 36th birthday, she deserves all the praise.
From her career in music to her show-stopping style, Solo has always danced to the beat of her own drum, inspiring many along the way. Also, unlike most celebrities, Solo has always been very vocal about Black social justice issues — whether the “Don’t Touch My Hair” singer is speaking up about systemic oppression or the impact of European beauty standards on Black women, she’s spent her career supporting the Black community, pushing us to be our best selves and continue fighting.
“I think that when you’re a Black girl and you grow up you internalize all these messages,” Solange said once on what it’s like to be a Black girl in America. “Everywhere you look that tell you that you shouldn’t accept your hair, or your natural features, or that you shouldn’t have a voice, or that you aren’t smart. In terms of my evolution I think those internalized messages built up in my mind until I was given the tools to recognize the situation. And understand that no, there’s nothing wrong with me, these are just that these are just messages that we’re fed. I feel like the best way to deal with that has been just to be myself and connect with all these other Black girls who are awakening and realizing that they’ve been trying to conform; and the only way to fight that is to be themselves on the most genuine level.”
Today, we celebrate Solange, in all her glory, with 30 times she slayed the fashion game. Get into it below.
1. She pulled no punches at the 2016 Met Gala.
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2. What style, what a smile.
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3. Solo put a spin on all white for her wedding & we loved every ounce of it.
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4. Solange shows off her long legs in a colorful ‘fit she paired with natural locks.
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5. Slayage.
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6. Stunning at the 2012 Met Gala.
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7. Baby in blue.
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8. Pretty in pink.
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9. Solo goes braless at the 2016 Regent Street Flagship store opening in London.
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10. Stuntin’ in an everyday ‘fit.
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11. When your style comes in different shapes and sizes.
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12. Carven fashion show in Paris.
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13. Solange kills in all white at the ‘Gloss: The Work Of Chris Von Wangenheim’ Book Launch Party.
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14. Always ready for her close-up.
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15. Going floral with a red lippie.
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16. Front row at the 2016 Prabal Gurung NY Fashion Week show.
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17. Solo’s got many talents – getting the party live is one of ’em.
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18. Seriously gorgeous at NY Fashion Week.
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19. Oh-so-militant.
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20. Solange’s color palette knows no bounds.
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21. A close-up of Solo show-stopping in L.A.
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22. Pretty in purple.
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23. Solo embraces NY’s Spring weather in a casual, but super cute ‘fit.
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24. Bonnaroo looks good on baby girl.
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25. Look at her rock the 2013 Bonnaroo Music And Arts Festival stage.
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26. Glamour girl.
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27. Can you handle it?
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28. Money green at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
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29. Pure perfection.
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30. We love you, Solo! Happy Birthday!
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