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Shakira’s unique style in 20 photos: Short tops, hip scarves, bare feet and lots of leather

The Colombian artist has developed a trademark look that effortlessly blends elements reminiscent of Xena the Warrior Princess, belly dancers and rock stars. In her highly personal fashion world, everything goes with everything

Amaia Odriozola

Oct 16, 2024 - 16:30CEST

Shakira may have tried the most daring garments and the most unimaginable combinations, but she has certainly achieved something that all stars aspire to and do not always achieve: to be identifiable in a particular fashion. It's what happens when we see a white glove and think of Michael Jackson, a robotic helmet and we think of Daft Punk, or a cone-shaped bra and Madonna pops up in our head. It's on that level.Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images (Getty Images)

On February 2, 2020, the artist took the stage at the Super Bowl halftime show held in Miami. That night she probably wore one of her most memorable looks: she chose red (the color she usually opts for at major events) and it was Peter Dundas who made her this set of miniskirt and top decorated with Swarovski crystals. The singer usually performs with low-heeled boots and, according to what she said later in 'Vogue', she could not find ones that were comfortable, so she had boots lined that she had in her closet for more than 10 years.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images (Getty Images)

“I thought red was going to be a memorable color,” said Shakira to 'Vogue' magazine, explaining why she chose the color that night. Another strong point of the look is the silhouette of the bodysuit she wore, specifically designed to enhance the movement of her hips and waist when dancing, although the star of the outfit is undoubtedly the hip scarf, typical of oriental dancing. Frank Micelotta/Getty Images (Getty Images)

Usually Shakira needs comfortable clothes to move around the stage, but at the Latin Grammy ceremony held in Seville in 2023 she sang a ballad ('Acróstico') and for the occasion she chose a golden dress made up of a corset adorned with crystals and a Virgin Mary motif, and a long skirt, a custom-made design by the Italian firm of Dolce&Gabbana.Kevin Winter/Getty Images (Getty Images for Latin Recording)

Argentina and Colombia were playing at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami and Shakira took the stage at halftime. Wearing a silver outfit covered with countless crystals, the artist wore a short top and a miniskirt with a strategic opening on one side, which allowed her to dance to some of her greatest hits, such as 'Hips don't lie'. A look reminiscent of the early 2000s.Omar Vega/Getty Images (Getty Images)

The 'Waka Waka' era not only raised the singer's popularity from the atmosphere to the stratosphere, but also gave her the opportunity to innovate in her wardrobe, adding details from African folklore and adapting them under her personal taste. Feathers, tribal motifs, bracelets, anklets, bare feet and fluorine touches: with Shakira everything is possible at the same time.JEWEL SAMAD/AFPGetty Images) (AFP via Getty Images)

The singer has said on occasion that when she can't find the clothes she is looking for, she designs them herself. Among her favorite pieces, besides the hip scarf, is the bodysuit with cutouts or transparencies on the sides, which helps to create a greater sense of movement when she dances. In this photo, taken in London in 2002, she wore it with very tight leather pants (decorated with lace on the thighs) and long gloves.Dave Benett/Getty Images (Getty Images)