Tina Turner, 1969
Ike Turner (1931 – 2007) and Tina Turner at London Airport on their way to Los Angeles, on March 11, 1969.
Tina Turner: Her Most Iconic Outfits Through the Decades
Renan Botelho
Senior Digital Editor
Tina Turner performs at Shoreline Amphitheatre on May 23, 1997.
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One of music’s biggest legends, Tina Turner died at the age of 83 on Wednesday after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland.
Known as the Queen of Rock & Roll, Turner earned her nickname by captivating audiences worldwide. Initially part of a duo with her former husband, Ike Turner, she went on to sell over 50 million albums globally. Transitioning into a successful solo career, she achieved chart-topping success with hits like “We Don’t Need Another Hero,” “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” “The Best,” “Steamy Windows,” and “I Don’t Wanna Fight.”
Beyond her musical talent, Turner emerged as a fashion icon, renowned for her distinctive appearance and cutting-edge style. With her powerful voice and captivating stage presence, she not only won the hearts of music fans but also left an indelible mark in the realm of fashion.
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Tina Turner, 1972
Image Credit: Getty Images Tina Turner performing in the ‘Ike and Tina Turner Show’ in Zurich.
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Tina Turner, 1978
Image Credit: Getty Images Tina Turner wrapped in furs as she arrives at Heathrow airport in London.
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Tina Turner, 1978
Image Credit: Rex Shutterstock Tina Turner performs in a sparkly look and strappy sandals in 1978.
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Tina Turner, 1978
Image Credit: Getty Images Tina Turner performing on stage at the Hammersmith Odeon, her first solo concert in London since splitting up with her partner, Ike Turner.
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Tina Turner, 1978
Image Credit: Getty Images Tina Turner performing on stage at the Hammersmith Odeon, London, February 1978.
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Tina Turner, 1978
Image Credit: Getty Images Tina Turner wearing a fur coat as she poses next to a fountain on the eve of her first solo performance in Britain, at the Inn on the Park Hotel in London, Feb. 10, 1978.
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Tina Turner, 1978
Image Credit: Getty Images Tina Turner, American pop and soul singer, pictured prior to her first appearance as a solo artist in London.
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Tina Turner, 1982
Image Credit: Getty Images Tina Turner singing live at the Budapest Sports Hall, Hungary, 1982.
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Tina Turner, 1985
Image Credit: Getty Images Tina Turner performs at the Brighton Centre, Brighton, UK, March 1985.
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Tina Turner, 1985
Image Credit: Rex Shutterstock Tina Turner performs in a sparky red dress and pumps at the 1985 Grammy Awards.
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Tina Turner, 1985
Image Credit: Getty Images Tina Turner performs at the Brighton Centre, Brighton, UK, March 1985.
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Tina Turner, 1986
Image Credit: Rex Shutterstock Wearing an asymmetrical dress with designer Azzedine Alaia in 1986.
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Tina Turner, 1988
Image Credit: Rex Shutterstock Tina Turner dancing in embellished boots in 1988.
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Tina Turner, 1989
Image Credit: Rex Shutterstock Tina Turner wearing black round-toed pumps with Mick Jagger in 1989.
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Tina Turner, 1993
Image Credit: Getty Images Tina Turner and rugby league personality Andrew Ettinghausen in Sydney.
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Tina Turner, 1995
Image Credit: Rex Shutterstock Tina Turner performs in a white minidress and silver shoes in 1995.
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Tina Turner, 1997
Image Credit: Rex Shutterstock Tina Turner performs in a silver dress and black pumps onstage in 1997.
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Tina Turner, 1997
Image Credit: Rex Shutterstock Tina Turner performing in block heel pumps on “Saturday Night Live” in 1997.
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Tina Turner, 1999
Image Credit: Getty Images Tina Turner at Divas Live Tour in 1999.
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Tina Turner, 2003
Image Credit: Rex Shutterstock Turner wearing knee-high boots and a leather mini skirt in 2003.
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Tina Turner, 2005
Image Credit: Getty Images Tina Turner and her guest attend Oprah Winfrey’s Legends Ball at the Bacara Resort and Spa on May 14, 2005 in Santa Barbara, Calif.
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Tina Turner, 2005
Image Credit: Getty Images Tina Turner blows a kiss while on the red carpet at the 28th Annual Kennedy Center Honors Dec. 4, 2005, in Washington, D.C.
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Tina Turner, 2005
Image Credit: Getty Images Tina Turner poses for photographers on the red carpet at the U.S. State Department at a gala celebration for recipients of the 28th Annual Kennedy Center Honors on Dec. 3, 2005 in Washington D.C.
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Tina Turner, 2005
Image Credit: Getty Images Tina Turner performs after receiving her award at the “Goldene Kamera” Awards at the Axel Springer House on Feb. 9, 2005 in Berlin.
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Tina Turner, 2007
Image Credit: Getty Images Tina Tuner arrives at the Giorgio Armani fashion show that is part of Milan ready-to-wear collections fall 2007 demonstration on February 19, 2007, in Milan.
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Tina Turner, 2007
Image Credit: Getty Images Tina Turner performs at The Bedrock Ball at the Natural History Museum to launch the new, national children’s charity ‘Caudwell Children’ on May 18, 2007 in London.
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Tina Turner, 2008
Image Credit: Getty Images Beyoncé (L) and Tina Turner perform onstage during the 50th annual Grammy Awards held at the Staples Center on Feb. 10, 2008, in Los Angeles.
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Tina Turner, 2008
Image Credit: Getty Images Beyoncé (L) and Tina Turner perform onstage during the 50th annual Grammy Awards held at the Staples Center on Feb. 10, 2008, in Los Angeles.
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Tina Turner, 2008
Image Credit: Getty Images Giorgio Armani (R) poses with Singer Tina Turner (L) in the courtyard of the Elysee Palace before attending a ceremony at the president’s official residence for honorees of France’s most prestigious Legion D’Honneur award on July 3, 2008, in Paris.
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Tina Turner, 2009
Image Credit: Rex Shutterstock Turner performing in Christian Louboutins in 2009.
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Tina Turner, 2009
Image Credit: Rex Shutterstock Tina Turner performs in a gold outfit at a 2009 concert in London.
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Tina Turner, 2011
Image Credit: Getty Images Tina Turner attends the ‘Ein Herz fuer Kinder’ Charity gala on Dec. 17, 2011 in Berlin.
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Tina Turner, 2011
Image Credit: Getty Images Tina Turner attends the Giorgio Armani fashion show as part of Milan Fashion Week Womenswear fall 2011 on Feb. 28, 2011.
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Tina Turner, 2011
Image Credit: Rex Shutterstock Tina Turner attending a Giorgio Armani fashion show wearing black pumps in 2011.
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Tina Turner, 2011
Image Credit: Getty Images Tina Turner attends the Emporio Armani show as part of Milan Fashion Week Womenswear fall 2011 on Feb. 26, 2011 in Milan.
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Tina Turner, 2015
Image Credit: Jacopo M. Raule Tina Turner attends the Giorgio Armani 40th Anniversary Silos Opening And Cocktail Reception on April 30, 2015, in Milan.
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Tina Turner, 2017
Image Credit: Getty Images Tina Turner during the ‘Tina: The Tina Turner Musical’ photocall at Aldwych Theatre on Oct. 17, 2017, in London.
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Tina Turner, 2018
Image Credit: Getty Images Tina Turner at the Giorgio Armani Prive Haute Couture fall 2018 show as part of Paris Fashion Week.
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