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Usher Breaks Down 20 Looks, From 1997 to Now | Life in Looks | Vogue

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2 years ago

September 10, 2024

Usher takes a deep dive into his fashion evolution, looking back at the trends he’s embraced, the styles he’s pioneered, and the personal influences that have shaped his distinctive image throughout his career. The “Confessions” singer explains why his first record means so much to him, talks about designing his iconic “U” chain, his Las Vegas residency and his career defining Super Bowl performance.

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Florals: Touch of Silk by Robin
Images Courtesy of Apple, Donna Trope, SKIMS

00:00 – Usher sings Rock Wit’cha
00:23 – 1997 – My Way Album Cover
01:00 – 1998 – Billboard Music Awards
01:31 – 2000 – Teen Choice Awards
02:23 – 2001 – BET Awards
03:21 – 2004 – Yeah! Music Video
04:24 – 2004 – Confessions Album Cover
05:00 – 2005 – NBA Game
05:18 – 2008 – Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
05:50 – 2011 – Georgia Music Hall of Fame
06:17 – 2020 – Grammy Awards
07:10 – 2020 – Balmain
07:32 – 2022 – My Way Vegas Residency
08:09 – 2023 – Marni
08:24 – 2023 – BoF 500
09:21 – 2024 – Vogue Cover
09:37 – 2024 – SKIMS
09:50 – 2024 – Super Bowl LVIII
11:37 – 2024 – Tiffany & Co.
11:56 – 2024 – Met Gala
12:23 – 2024 – BET Awards

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28 Comments

@BotvsBots

September 10, 2024 at 12:01 pm

Vogue fam my parents said if I hit 50k they’d buy me a professional camera begging you guys please????????

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@suubins

September 10, 2024 at 12:02 pm

WowEarly

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@lyricwilberg

September 10, 2024 at 12:14 pm

the heartbreak still real at 2:43

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- @tshc4778
  
  September 10, 2024 at 3:01 pm
  
  Seems like he misses her!!
  
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@KCNwokoye

September 10, 2024 at 12:17 pm

Usher is such an icon. Brilliant Artist. Glad he’s found his mojo again.

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@freedommobile-zh7oy

September 10, 2024 at 12:20 pm

????

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@cammyr12Productions

September 10, 2024 at 12:28 pm

And that’s why u usher, you are a true artist! 3:06

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@cammyr12Productions

September 10, 2024 at 12:29 pm

King of knitted caps

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@eseosaoriakhi9088

September 10, 2024 at 12:33 pm

❣

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@ContentAndSerene

September 10, 2024 at 12:39 pm

????

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@Chakra6Hakini

September 10, 2024 at 12:44 pm

Missed him

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@OleratoThulaganyoM

September 10, 2024 at 12:51 pm

❤❤❤ love it here.

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@GMMunir-ir5ge

September 10, 2024 at 12:53 pm

it’s a long journey and you still have a long way to go !! ????????????????

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@andydv27

September 10, 2024 at 1:04 pm

Usher is such a legend!! Forever one of my favorite artists!!

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@nonhlanhlamthembu1116

September 10, 2024 at 1:06 pm

I may be young but I’m readddyy

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@JenniferCampisi-f1w

September 10, 2024 at 1:22 pm

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@JessicaSmith75328

September 10, 2024 at 1:29 pm

Usher such ICONIC & still the greatest icon EVER!!!

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@listentoyourrrsoul

September 10, 2024 at 1:52 pm

freaky ahh dude you are ????

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@CowbaneDineshChandimal

September 10, 2024 at 2:11 pm

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@BossBrookeArmstrong

September 10, 2024 at 2:52 pm

No one cares. He has such horrible taste in fashion ????‍↔️

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- @GiulioFreddi-o6v
  
  September 10, 2024 at 3:21 pm
  
  for you that think that fashion is only monocromatic suit and basic style
  
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- @thetruth.7858
  
  September 10, 2024 at 3:27 pm
  
  Girl bye
  
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@ms.lee.__

September 10, 2024 at 2:59 pm

Love usher his amazing forever my fav ????

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@danyulwilliams9823

September 10, 2024 at 3:19 pm

Usher is a legend!! ❤????❤????????❤ he’s one of my favorite singers and music inspirations!!!

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@missoliviajordan

September 10, 2024 at 3:24 pm

We need another Usher Vogue cover

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@thetruth.7858

September 10, 2024 at 3:33 pm

So there are just gonna skip the whole Looking 4 Myself era?? ????

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- @GiulioFreddi-o6v
  
  September 10, 2024 at 3:50 pm
  
  @@thetruth.7858 underrated album
  
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@ivymangeli3121

September 10, 2024 at 3:35 pm

One of my favorites. We love you Usher ????

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