Grace Jones – the singer, model and actor – is an undisputed style icon. She effortlessly embodied the rich club style of the late ’70s and ’80s, broadcasting a vision of avant-garde pop to the world. Her mark on style and culture is eternal. This fact was recently echoed through pop extraordinaire Beyonce tapping Jones for a feature on her ballroom-tinged, disco trap record. rebirth. Bey also paid homage to the enduring icon in the album’s visuals, wearing pieces touched by Mugler throughout the promotional photos.
Homage is appropriate. Grace Jones has explored the experimental edges of fashion and beauty throughout her career. She created a lasting image through her geometric haircut, baby make-up and penchant for the most whimsical and cheeky pieces from designers such as Thierry Mugler and Kenzo. Her style was firmly rooted in a coded queer aesthetic – worn during performances at past queer disco clubs like 12 West and the Palladium. Such an aesthetic was not only visually pleasing, but also fiercely political—especially when the AIDS crisis cast a dark shadow over queer nightlife.
with rebirth bringing Grace Jones and disco culture back into the spotlight, it only feels right to revisit some of the icon’s most fashionable looks
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