Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, professionally known by her famous mononym Shakira, has a bold sense of style. The Latin singer came into our lives in the early 2000s with her dangerously low-waist bottoms and daringly crop tops and has been trying different silhouettes over the years.
The singer has made it a point to highlight designers all across the globe in an effort to fuse fashion worlds. Her idiosyncratic Latin and Middle Eastern aesthetic seen in her music videos and personal style provided opportunities for all types of creatives.
Shakira’s style has often been described as rocker-chic with hints of metal. Ahead, take a look at some of Shakira’s style evolution.
At the brink of Y2K, Shakira arrived at the 1st Annual Latin Grammy Awards in 2000 wearing a daring scarlet outfit. It was featured with a plunging bodysuit, with leather pants and layered with an embellished hip skirt. She coupled the look with round-toe shoes in a coordinating color. For glam, she styled her hair in tight curls while her makeup matched her red getup.
The Columbian singer was one of the many celebrities that tapped into Dolce & Gabbana’s leopard print obsession back in 2007. She selected D&G’s bodycon minidress for the Los Angeles premiere of “Love in the Time of Cholera” and paired it with open-toe platforms and a gold wrap belt that cinched the waist. Ninel Conde and Sofia Vergara were also seen in this dress, so it was quite popular.
Shakira made a case for geometric minidresses when attending the Bambi Awards in 2009. This specific look featured a Versace halter dress with thousands of sequin and diamond embellishments at the neck. For footwear, she strapped on a pair of sky-high metallic platform sandals that hoisted the outfit by at least 4 inches, perfectly coordinating with the dress.
The songbird made a dazzling arrival at the 2012 NRJ Music Awards held at Palais des Festivals in Cannes. Shakira donned a Furne One design complete with diamond detailing and a structured bodice. The Dubai-based designer pulls inspiration from his rich cultural heritage and has been featured on “America’s Next Top Model” and worn by celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Lady Gaga. Her accessories matched the theme of the dress as she went for a glittering clutch and metallic platform sandals.
Keeping with her favorite style of footwear, the singer donned a pair of double-strap platform sandals in black from Casadei at the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Awards. She paired the towering pair with a black and white ensemble, complete with a black top with white accents and a white swing skirt with black accents.
The “Waka Waka” singer looked to Mac Duggal for this pretty in pink moment at the premiere of “Zootopia” in 2016. The minidress rose above her thighs and was designed with a delicate fabric covered in bright roses. The pronounced collar with colorful embellishments added a preppy touch. On her feet, she wore nude platform pumps that effortlessly coordinated with the ensemble.
As for the “Elvis” Premiere at Cannes 2022, Shakira got all dressed up in black for the prestigious event. The sleek Monot number fell all the way to the floor and created a Hollywood glamour silhouette. Between the daring sweetheart neckline and the sheer gloves she paired with the dress, it was only right that she let her tresses flow naturally in soft waves. The artist layered Chopard jewelry over the sheer gloves and on her neck, creating a flawless appeal.
