STYLE EVOLUTION
by Katherine Cusumano
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Diana Ross isn’t a star. She’s an icon. An inspiration for everyone from Beyoncé (who brought Ross onstage during her Renaissance tour) to RuPaul, she’s won a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, a Presidential Medal of Freedom, and a Kennedy Center Honor.
The icon’s always-impeccable style—which has been just as glamorous and fur, feather, and sequin-filled as many of her stage looks—has cemented her as one of the most important entertainers of all time. From her memorable years as part of the Supremes to a Glamazon era as a solo artist that continues to this day, look back at Diana Ross’ best style moments.
2023: Renaissance World Tour
The singer staged a surprise appearance during the California stop of Beyoncé’s Renaissance world tour in a fully-sequined gown and chandelier earrings.
2019: Dior Show
During Dior’s cruise show in Marrakech, Morrocco, Ross went for an all black look that featured a dramatic tulle gown and bold sunglasses.
2019: Vanity Fair Oscar Party
At the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, she coordinated with daughter Tracee Ellis Ross.
2019: Grammy Awards
Ross wore a full-skirted red dress when she performed at the 2019 Grammy Awards.
2018: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Ross sported a beaded white gown and fur coat while performing at the 2018 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
2017: American Music Awards
Wearing a strapless Vivienne Westwood dress, Ross attended the 2017 American Music Awards.
2014: American Music Awards
Diana Ross wore a recreation of her 1981 Met Gala dress to the American Music Awards in 2014.
2014: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 Premiere
Ross supported her son Evan at the premiere of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 in a laidback, sequined look.
2012: Christmas in Washington
The musician wore a black and white embellished tulle gown to the Christmas in Washington celebration.
2012: Grammy Awards
The actress accented a black suit with embellished silver cuffs during the Grammy Awards.
2007: BET Awards
Ross was honored with a Lifetime Achievement award while wearing a red halter-top dress to the 2007 BET Awards.
2006: Rick Weiss Humanitarian Awards
Ross went back to her roots in an old Hollywood-style dress paired with a white fur.
2006: Pre-Grammy Party
Ross wore a black strapless dress with a purple sequined overcoat to the Clive Davis pre-Grammy Awards in 2006.
2004: American Music Awards
Ross made a statement at the 2004 AMAs in an embellished, sheer mini dress.
2003: Met Gala
Ross wore a red satin halter dress to the 2003 Met Gala which was themed “Goddess: The Classical Mode.”
2002: Vanity Fair Oscars Party
For the Vanity Fair Oscars Party in 2002, Ross debuted a long sleeve velvet checker print dress.
2001: CFDA Fashion Awards
Ross wore an over-the-top strapless purple gown to the 2001 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York.
2000: O: The Oprah Magazine Launch
Ross slipped into a velvet orange dress to attend the launch party for O: The Oprah Magazine.
2000: VH-1 Divas: A Tribute to Diana Ross
For the a 2000 event, Diana Ross wore a red sleeveless dress a statement white coat.
2000: NAACP Image Awards
Ross wore a long sleeve black dress to the NAACP Image Awards in 2000.
1999: MTV Video Music Awards
Ross joined Mary J. Blige and Lil’ Kim in a black strapless dress during a memorable appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards when Ross infamously played with Kim’s pasty.
1998: Grammy Awards
During the 1998 Grammy Awards, Ross wore an all black, leather look.
1994: Pro Celebrity Tennis Night
An all-red moment for a 1994 event.
1990: Thierry Mugler Show
Ross was a vision in a sheer catsuit during a 1990 Thierry Mugler show.
1988: Grammy Awards
Ross wore a sleeveless black lace dress to the Grammy Awards in 1988.
1984: American Music Awards
For the 1984 American Music Awards, Ross wore a gold dress and fur coat.
1982: Gallery Party
Ross looked angelic in white during a 1982 party in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood.
1978: Motion Picture Pioneer of the Year Awards
The star wore a sheer black v-neck dress to the 1978 Motion Picture Pioneer of the Year awards in New York.
1975: Westwood Village Theater Screening
Ross looked chic in a draped look during a 1975 movie screening in Los Angeles.
1973: Academy Awards
Ross suited up in a satin suit and a patterned waistcoat for the 1973 Academy Awards.
1970: Los Angeles
A disco diva moment in a flared sequined set in Los Angeles.
1968: Supremes Press
Cindy Birdsong, Mary Wilson, Ross of the Supremes wore fur looks in 1968.
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