Style Evolution: Alicia Keys

By Aynslee Darmon. 25 Jan 2021 8:00 AM

Alicia Keys isn’t only a music icon, but she’s a style icon too. In honour of the superstar’s 40th birthday (Jan. 25), take a look at some fabulous fashion moments from her long career.

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2019 - City Of Hope's Spirit Of Life 2019 Gala

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2001 - Visit To The Netherlands

As a fresh face in the music scene, Alicia Keys posed in a pink off-the-shoulder top and a killer sparkly “Keys” belt during a visit to the Netherlands.
2002 - Grammys

Alicia Keys wore a floral red halter gown and some serious eye sparkles at the 44th Annual Grammy Awards in 2001.

Keys took home five Grammys awards that year, one for Song of the Year, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, Best R&B Song for “Fallin’”, Best New Artist and Best R&B Album for Songs in A Minor.
2004 - Fashion Rocks

Alicia Keys had some fun with fringe at the 2004 Fashion Rocks event. That year’s theme was “An Unprecedented Night of Style and Sound".
2004 - Grammys

Alicia Keys tried something new at the 2004 Grammy Awards with a pair of blue jeans and a high/low bedazzled top.
2005 - Grammys

Alicia Keys swept the Grammy Awards in 2005, winning Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group, and Best R&B Album for her album, The Diary of Alicia Keys.

During her epic night, Keys wore a stunning Grecian-style gown.
2005 - MTV Video Music Awards

Alicia Keys mastered the low-key look in a ruched beige gown and layered necklace on the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet in 2005.
2008 - Grammys

Alicia Keys wowed in a navy blue halter dress on the 50th Annual Grammy Awards carpet.

The singer finished off the look with a pink clutch, statement earrings and a giant rock on her finger.
2008 - Super Bowl XLII

Alicia Keys rocked a very 2008 outfit in leopard pants and a turtleneck while performing at the pre-show to the 2008 Super Bowl between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots .
2009 - Oscars

Alicia Keys hit all the right notes in a lilac Armani gown on the red carpet at the 2009 Oscars.
2013 - Commander-In-Chief Ball

Alicia Keys hit the stage in Washington to pay to tribute to President Barack Obama in a red hot Michael Kors gown.

During the ball, Keys performed her hit,“Girl On Fire”.
2016 - NBC Upfront

Alicia Keys really popped on the blue carpet at the NBC Upfront at Radio City Music Hall in NYC ahead of another season on “The Voice”.
2016 - MTV Video Music Awards

Alicia Keys wowed on the MTV Video Music Awards in 2016 in a Just Cavalli gown, a Jennifer Fisher necklace and a glowing, makeup-free look.
2016 - 'The Voice'

During her three season run as a coach on "The Voice", Alicia Keys served up a number of killer looks, including this beautiful and bold outfit.

Keys wore the bright look during the blind auditions of season 12.
2017 - Paris Fashion Week

Alicia Keys kept things chic at the Christian Dior show during Paris Fashion Week in 2017.
2018 - Grammys

At the 60th Annual Grammy Awards in 2018, Alicia Keys posed in a black cutout gown with French braids and no makeup.
2019 - Grammy Awards Nominations

Alicia Keys got playful in a pink jumpsuit while helping announce the 62nd Grammy Awards nominations.
2019 - City Of Hope's Spirit Of Life 2019 Gala

Alicia Keys wore a stunning black high-neck top and a white full-length skirt next to her husband Swizz Beatz at the City of Hope's 2019 Spirit of Life Gala.
2019 - Latin Grammy Awards

Alicia Keys rocked an edgy black leather look that consisted of a matching top with joggers and heels at the 2019 Latin Grammy Awards.
2019 - Billboard Women In Music

Alicia Keys looked powerful in purple at the 2019 Billboard Women In Music event in a playful Prabal Gurung Spring 2020 suit.
2020 - Grammys

While hosting the 2020 Grammys, Alicia Keys stepped out on stage in a show-stopping a heritage Atelier Versace asymmetric silver mesh gown.

Style Evolution: Alicia Keys

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