Tina Turner's Style Through The Years Was Iconic And Yes, Simply The Best

The "Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll," who died Wednesday at 83, was fashion royalty, too.

Tina Turner, the legendary rock and R&B singer who started off in the Ike & Tina Turner Revue before launching a successful solo career, died Wednesday at 83. Turner died at her home near Zurich, Switzerland, a representative told Reuters.

Turner was known for her roaring, raspy voice ― a voice that led to her being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame not once, but twice. But her image was equally unparalleled: The fringe! Those legs! That swagger that even Mick Jagger couldn’t best!

Of course, fashion had a lot to do with her image as well: The woman widely known as the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll” rocked everything from sequined minidresses to mod leather miniskirts and, in later life, even some completely sheer jumpsuits (and this was before “naked dresses” were a red carpet staple).

Below, we walk through some of the fashion icon’s most unforgettable looks.

1961
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A 1961 promotional portrait of Tina Turner and her ex-husband, Ike Turner.
1961
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Performing in Texas.
1964
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Posing for a 1964 promotional photo.
1964
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In purple performing with Ike in Dallas Fort Worth, Texas.
1965
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Posing with Ike for a 1965 promotional portrait.
September 1966
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In sunglasses for a performance on the television show "Ready Steady Go!" at Wembley Television Studios in London.
1969
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The R&B duo in a 1969 portrait.
March 1969
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The former couple at the London Airport on their way to Los Angeles in March 1969.
November 1969
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Wearing a dark crocheted mini-dress for a promotional photo.
November 1969
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Performing in a fringe dress during a concert at the Felt Forum in New York City.
1970
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Posing for a portrait in a bell-bottom jumpsuit.
July 1971
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Performing in a red beaded dress during the Schaefer Music Festival at Wollman Rink in Central Park in New York City.
September 1971
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Performing in a sequined mini-dress at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
1973
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Performing "Nutbush City Limits" in a red jumpsuit on a German television program.
1975
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In a fur coat for a 1975 promo shot.
March 1975
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At the New York premiere of "Tommy" in New York City on March 18, 1975.
April 1975
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Performing on "Cher," the solo music and variety show spinoff Cher hosted after the "Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour" had concluded. From left is Cher, Turner and Kate Smith.
October 1975
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Performing on stage in a patterned dress at the Hammersmith Odeon in London on October 24, 1975.
1977
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In a white suit and fedora in Los Angeles, California.
1977
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Posing in a winged-costume for a promo shot in Los Angeles, California.
March 1979
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In animal print at the Hammersmith Odeon in London during her "Wild Lady of Rock" tour.
1979
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Performing in Bob Mackie-designed bodysuit in 1979.
May 1981
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With Grace Jones at the Ritz in New York City.
April 1982
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In denim at the Hammersmith Odeon in London.
1984
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Wearing a blue jumpsuit for a promo photo.
June 1984
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Performing in leather at the Rosemont Horizon in Rosemont, Illinois.
1985
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Performing in a leather dress with David Bowie and at the NEC Birmingham in the UK.
January 1985
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Picking up an award at the 12th Annual American Music Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.
July 1986
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In harem pants at her home in London.
December 1986
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In fur on vacation in Gstaad, Switzerland.
May 1987
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Performing in red leather in 1987.
November 1989
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Celebrating her 50th birthday with her husband Erwin Bach.
1990
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Performing at Wembley Stadium in 1990.
1991
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Performing at Radio City Music Hall in 1991.
June 1993
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Performing at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Grant County, Washington
1995
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Posing for a photo shoot at Pinewood Studios in London during the promotion for the 1995 Bond film "GoldenEye." Turner sang the theme song.
November 1996
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At the "Goldeneye" press conference in London.
April 1997
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Performing on the "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on April 25, 1997.
1999
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With her husband Erwin Bach at a Mercedes-Benz event.
July 2000
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Performing at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.
October 2003
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At the New York premiere of Walt Disney's "Brother Bear" at the New Amsterdam Theater in New York City, New York.
May 2005
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With her husband Erwin Bach at Oprah Winfrey's Legends Ball at the Bacara Resort and Spa on May 14, 2005 in Santa Barbara, California.
December 2005
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At the 28th Annual Kennedy Center Honors in Washington D.C.
February 2008
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Performing with Beyoncé in matching silver at the 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards at the Staples Center on February 10, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.
January 2009
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Performing in red at the first night of her European tour at the Cologne Arena on January 14, 2009 in Cologne, Germany.
February 2011
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Posing at the Emporio Armani Fall-Winter 2011-2012 ready-to-wear collection on February 26, 2011 during women's fashion week in Milan.
May 2012
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Attending an Armani fashion show on May 31, 2012 in Beijing, China.
June 2013
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Attending the 'One Night Only Roma' Giorgio Armani fashion show on June 5, 2013 in Rome, Italy.
April 2015
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With husband Erwin Bach at the Giorgio Armani 40th anniversary silos opening and cocktail reception on April 30, 2015 in Milan, Italy.
January 2016
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Presenting Dutch musical and theater producer, Joop van den Ende a life achievement award during the Dutch Musical Awards at the Beatrix Theatre in Utrecht, on January 6, 2016.
October 2017
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At a photocall for "Tina: The Tina Turner Musical" at The Hospital Club on October 17, 2017 in London, England.
July 2018
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Attending the Giorgio Armani Prive Haute Couture Fall Winter 2018/2019 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 3, 2018 in Paris, France.
March 2019
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At the premiere of the musical "Tina: The Tina Turner Musical" at Stage Operettenhaus on March 3, 2019 in Hamburg, Germany.
November 2019
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With Adrienne Warren during the opening night of "Tina: The Tina Turner Musical" at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on November 07, 2019 in New York City.

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