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Take a trip back to ’91. Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, LaToya Luckett and Latavia Robertson aka. Destiny’s Child released their second album ‘The writings on the Wall’, fifteen years to the day. By the time the group released the track three from the album ‘Say My Name’, the bands line up had gone through several do overs. ‘The writings on the Wall’ became their breakout album launching the eventual threesome on the way to global success. Despite the ever evolving line up, thanks to one Mrs Tina Knowles, Destiny’s Child remained consistent with their style, albeit bold. Here we take a look at seven of their most defining fashion moments:

CRIMP THAT HAIR

The girls always had intricate hairstyles, no doubt in thanks to  hairstylist Tina, but the crimped hair style that Beyoncé rocked in the ‘Bills Bills Bills’ video, and then a more extreme version in the ‘Jumpin Jumpin’ video were ones that we could try and home in an attempt to emulate the girls. The result? Questionable.

BRA TOPS

During their early career Destiny’s child really championed the bikini top as a wardrobe staple. In nearly every public appearance at least one of the girls would be rocking those triangles, but we can’t help but wonder of Tina ran out of fabric…

COLOUR IT BOLD

The video for ‘Say My Name’ not only introduced two new members, but also became an iconic moment in colour match history. The outfits (each and every item) and the hair. Never ones to shy away, it was during this time that the boldness of colour really played a part in the girls fashion identity.

A FETISH FOR COWBOY HATS

For reasons that cannot be explained, the girls, and Beyoncé in particular fronted a fetish for cowboy hats. Always wearing them in promo photos, live performances, and most notably in the ‘Bug a Boo’ video (think a red studded number matching her jeans and top). Joined by her bandmates in this video, they sported gold editions for the dance sequence. Thank god she grew out of this phase pretty quickly.

NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF THE CO-ORD

Like an R’n’B version of the Von Trapp family, Destiny’s Child really took the co-ordinated look to the extreme, all designed by Tina Knowles, of course. Although not necessarily the most fashion forward outfits, they helped create an image for the band, of a united group (despitethe line-up changes).

LEATHER LUNGES

During the dance sequence of the ‘Say My Name’ video, the girls all wore leather trousers equipped with matching leather orange bra top. It was only fitting of course, that when they collected the VMA in 2000 for best R’n’B video, they all wore black studded leather outfits.

‘BILLS BILLS BILLS’ 

This video for the debut song of the album had it all (save for the cowboy hats). Directed by Darren Grant, who later went on to shoot the ‘Survivor’ music video, and set in a hair salon as a tribute to Tina. Pink leather, royal blue satin sets, bra tops and Beys crimped hair meant that it wasn’t just the song that grabbed people’s attention. Let’s not forget the extras (which included future member Michelle) throwing shade wearing fluffy kitten heels.

Words: Siobhan Frew

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This time, we got Throwing Shade on mixtape duty, who kicks us off with a sly wink at her name via that classic Eminem song. We’ve got Cyndi Lauper (always to be relied on for a good time) to Dizzee Rascal (ditto) to Jeremih and LA Vampires – all of them chomping at the bit to tell you what they’ve got to say. Or sing, whatever. Enjoy!

1. Eminem – The Real Slim Shady
2. Amirali – I’ve Been Waiting
3. Destiny’s Child – Say My Name (acapella)
4. SOPHIE – Nothing More To Say (Vocal mix)
5. Cyndi Lauper – Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
6. Taylor Swift – 22 (Throwing Shade remix)
7. Miles Davis – Pharaoh’s Dance
8. Gil Scott-Heron – Whitey On The Moon
9. Kendrick Lamar – Poetic Justice (feat. Drake)
10. Change – Mutual Attraction
11. Rihanna – Nobody’s Business (feat. Chris Brown)
12. Niche – You’ve Been Cheating And Telling Me Lies
13. LA Vampires by Octo Octa – Wherever Boy
14. Azealia Banks – 212
15. Dizzee Rascal – I Luv U
16. Wham! – Everything She Wants
17. The Weeknd – What You Need
18. Jeremih – Fuck U All The Time (feat. Natasha Mosley)
19. Faws – Whitney
20. TLC – No Scrubs
21. Oxide & Neutrino – No Good 4 Me
22. The B15 Project – Girls Like Us (feat. Crissy D & Lady G)
23. Shannon – Let The Music Play
24. A$AP Rocky – Fuckin’ Problem (feat. Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick
Lamar)
25. Michael Jackson – Leave Me Alone
26. Aaliyah / Drake – Enough Said (Shlomo Remix)

Mix: Throwing Shade (soundcloud.com/throwingshade)

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(1) The Supremes

The Motown super-group that made Diana Ross a star were the first all-black, all-female act to flaunt their femininity through high fashion, wigs and dance routines, changing how the world perceived African-American women. Kudos, ladies, kudos.

(2) Destiny’s Child

This list just wouldn’t be complete without the R&B trio that introduced the world to Beyoncé. Although some of their style choices fall into the questionable side of the noughties, these girls earned their power. Can you handle it?

(3) TLC

TLC won success for their sleek hip hop and R&B, their fame peaking in the golden age of the wind machine. Fun fact: the name TLC is derived from the girls’ nicknames – T-Boz, Left Eye and Chilli.

(4) The Spice Girls

The Spice Girls are officially the most successful girl group of all time. Scary, Baby, Sporty, Posh and Ginger shot to superstardom in the mid-90s, and the world never looked back. You know all the words – don’t deny it. Even Boris was dancing.

(5) Bananarama

In all their camp 80s glory, Bananarama have enjoyed more chart entries than any other girl group in the world. One member, Siobhan Fahey, went on to form Shakespears Sister. Here’s the most accurate representation of life behind bars since The Jailhouse Rock.

(6) Sugababes

The Sugababes’ line-up has been revolving like a carousel since their formation in 1998, but every incarnation has brought us big hits and big glamour. Their original trio recently reunited under the name Mutya Keisha Siobhan. Let the battle commence.

(7) Girls’ Generation

Reigning as K-Pop’s most successful exports, these girls never step an inch out of place, and the West is having no trouble embracing their high-budget videos and glossy, cutesy approach to pop. All tongues in cheeks for this.

Words: Mark Izatt

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