• Teyana Taylor’s Journey to Fashion Icon Status

    Teyana Taylor’s Journey to Fashion Icon Status

    Teyana Taylor is a multi-hyphenate artist known for her expressive creativity and enticing individuality. Rising to fame as a teenage choreographer for Beyonce and later signing with Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music, she quickly became a influential figure within the music and fashion industries. Over the years, her style has evolved from edgy streetwear to sleek, avant-garde couture, which has cemented her status as a celebrity trendsetter. We will take a look at the evolution in becoming a fashion icon.

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    A Rose From Harlem

    In 2007, Teyana Taylor made her TV debut on MTV’s My Super Sweet 16, easily becoming a standout favorite for viewers for her fearless personality and bold streetwear style. Her style, which usually consisted of bold colors, oversized clothing, and stylish sneakers, exuded confidence and style.

    KTSE (Keep That Same Energy)

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    Since the release of her 2018 album, “KTSE (Keep That Same Energy),” fashion and style became more sultry, which matched perfectly with the vibe of her project.

    Hair Inspiration

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    The “Rose In Harlem” singer didn’t stray too far from her tomboy, flirty style. In her popular video, “Gonna Love Me,” Taylor can be seen rocking a silk wrap with bobby pins to keep her hair in place.

    90’s Inspired Look

    Arriving at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards, Taylor effortlessly executed a look that was inspired by the iconic music artist, Janet Jackson. The basic cropped white t-shirt and the low-rise slacks gave the singer room to showcase her chiseled frame. And the hair? The polished yet playful cut looked gorgeous on her.

    Serving Sexy Appeal

    After the success of her album, Taylor began to embrace a more stylish, enticing, and sexier look that gave her more of a fashionable edge. Her new look was characterized by form-fitting silhouettes, bold colors, and seductive cutouts, all of which helped to elevate her stylish appeal.

    2023 Met Gala

    NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 01: Teyana Taylor attends The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

    There is never a moment when Teyana Taylor arrives and doesn’t give people a showstopping moment. Arriving on the 2023 Met Gala red carpet, the Harlem singer came dressed to the nines in Karl Lagerfeld, wearing a stunning V-cut tweed blazer with matching low-rise skirt. Ms. Taylor delivers every time.

    Fashion & Culture Creator

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    Should anyone be surprised? Teyana Taylor has not only dominated in music, but she has distrupted fashion and influencer spaces. Here, she was seen rocking a orange, tailored suit with a sleek blond bob. This woman can do no wrong.

    Layers, Nothing But Layers

    NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 25: Teyana Taylor celebrates the launch of Victoria’s Secret x The Teyana Taylor Edit at VS Flagship on 5th Ave on February 25, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Victoria’s Secret)

    At the “Victoria Secret x Teyana Taylor Edit” launch, she was rocking an oversized power suit with strong shoulders and wide-leg trousers, giving the ultimate “boss woman” look.

    Dressed In All Black…Like The Omen

    At the CFDA Fashion Awards, Teyana Taylor turned heads with her daring black LaQuan Smith dress featuring a sexy cut-out bodysuit and matching skirt from her underbust to ankles. She layered the look with a floor-length coat, strappy black heels, and Bottega Veneta aviator sunglasses. To be this fine has to feel amazing.

    Vampy Meet Futuristic

    Showcasing her avant-garde side, the “Bare With Me” artist was seen rocking a bold Rick Owens gown during the 2024 Art Basel in Miami. The stunning, floor length two piece gown featured strong shoulders pads, destructed sleeves, and mermaid silhoette skirt that hugged her petite curves. The overall look was a perfect example of how extreme her style can be.

    2025 Met Gala

    NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 05: Teyana Taylor attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Savion Washington/Getty Images)

    When it comes to the Met Gala, Teyana Taylor always shuts down the red carpet down. She stunned everyone in a custom three-piece pinstripe zoot suit, paired with a red velvet and satin cape embroided with “Harlem Rose” in tribute to her roots. The standout piece was the floor length durag that was a head nod to the street style of men wearing durags under their fitted caps. Her attention to detail is impeccable.

    Tomboy Fly

    At the core, Teyana Taylor has always embodied a fearless tomboy edge, but her style evolution has proven her versatility and vision. She’s grown from rocking her signature crop tops and low-rise jeans to now embracing more sophisticated, tailored pieces — always with her signature swagger intact. Her ability to effortlessly shift through various stylish looks is what makes her a true fashion leader.

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