Looking Back at Some of Janet Jackson’s Best Fashion Moments
Janet Jackson has done it all, from power-suits to gowns, the music icon never disappoints on the red carpet or on stage
Janet Jackson performs live on stage at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on November 2, 2011 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)
Janet Jackson, from her debut solo self-titled album in 1982 to her modern masterpiece Unbreakable in 2015, has continued to play a integral role in the rolodex of pop culture. So much so, that Lifetime has picked up her story in a documentary series titled JANET JACKSON.which will debut on January 8, 2022.
Not only does she continue to shape the world of music and entertainment, but Jackson has also been quite the fashion star throughout her career. Going from power-suits and statement accessories in the 1980s/90s to the world of simple gowns in the contemporary era, she has made it a point to stay relevant and remain a name that is on everyone’s lips.
Red carpet aside, this list would be incomplete if we didn’t take into consideration some of Jackson’s best on-stage looks as well. Often times inspired by sporty aesthetics and armor, Jackson is a warrior on-stage, killing it with every performance and certainly causing controversy in the process, never a dull moment when Ms. Jackson comes to the stage.
GRAZIA, in celebration of Jackson and her upcoming documentary, have compiled what we believe to be her best outfits over the years.
1985
Janet Jackson poses for a portrait session in August 1985 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
1987
JANET JACKSON AT THE VH-1 FASHION AWARDS IN NEW YORK (Photo by Peter Jordan – PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images)
1989
Janet Jackson attends the presentation of platinum records for her album “Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814” and two singles “Miss You Much” and “Rhythm Nation” on December 8, 1989 at A&M Records in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
1993
Janet Jackson during The 35th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by KMazur/WireImage)Janet Jackson during Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6363 Hollywood Blvd. in Hollywood, California, United States. (Photo by Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
2000
Janet Jackson during 2000 MTV Movie Awards at Sony Studios in Culver City, California, United States. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc)
2001
Janet Jackson during Janet Jackson “All For You World Tour 2001” at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by KMazur/WireImage)Janet Jackson backstage after performing on the ‘mtv ICON: Janet Jackson’ show taping at Sony Pictures Studios in Los Angeles, CA., March 10, 2001. (FrankMicelotta/ImageDirect)
2002
Janet Jackson during 2002 Essence Awards – Press Room at Universal Amphitheater in Universal City, California, United States. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)
2004
Janet Jackson performs during the halftime show at Super Bowl XXXVIII between the New England Patriots and the Carolina Panthers at Reliant Stadium on February 1, 2004 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
2005
Janet Jackson during 2005 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at Mortons in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)
2007
Janet Jackson attends the Oscar nominee party honoring actress Jennifer Hudson held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on February 21, 2007 in Beverly Hills California. (Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Images)
2009
Janet Jackson performs a tribute to her brother Michael Jackson onstage during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on September 13, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images)
2012
Janet Jackson arrives at the 2012 amfAR’s Cinema Against AIDS during the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Hotel Du Cap on May 24, 2012 in Cap D’Antibes, France. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)
2018
Janet Jackson attends 2018 Black Girls Rock! at New Jersey Performing Arts Center on August 26, 2018 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/WireImage)
2019
Janet Jackson poses in the press room at the 2019 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony – Press Room at Barclays Center on March 29, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images For The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)
