While it may be nearing the end-of-summer, in fashion-ville they're already one year ahead - with the hottest designers showing their SS17 collections. More is more when it comes to Fashion Week. Cue fashion editors, bloggers and streetstyle stars also giving their wardrobe a huge overhaul and swapping jeans and tees for bold colours, statement stilettos and a plethora of prints. Cue us making a note of what we'll be coveting come next season.
In this instance we’ll definitely be taking notes from Solange Knowles - a FROW regular at NYFW.
Yes, yes, her big sister might be Queen Bey, but Solange is a style icon in her own right. Ever since her 2012 hit Losing You was released, we’ve been crushing over the singer’s quirky suit combos and fearless approach to fashion.
The singer, DJ and bona fide fashion star has also starred in three campaigns for Puma and opened a multi-platform store Saint Heron and an Instagram filled with snaps of her in the latest designer 'It' buy. Case in point...
Whether covering-up in a daring black blazer or wearing that Giles dress at the Met Gala in 2015, you can always rely on Solange to serve up some serious inspiration.
Her style is far from her sister’s sports luxe vibe though - think more cool Brooklyn hipster meets Gucci girl if she went back in time to Studio 54. The attention-grabbing two-pieces, embroidered separates, OTT cover-ups…We want it all.
Here’s Grazia's pick of all the times she managed to upstage Beyoncé in the wardrobe department…
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In Naeem Khan at the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar party.
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A bright spark at the Oscars last year, in a scarlet Christian Siriano creation, with Tamara Mellon shoes.
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Wearing a white silk ruffle dress by Tata Naka at the James Royal Palm Hotel in 2014.
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Wearing a H&M embellished tuxedo at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards
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Attending the Carven show at Paris Fashion Week AW15/17.
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The afterparty dress of dreams at the Prada The Iconoclasts do in Paris last spring.
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Behind the DJ booth in a patterned dress.
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Rocking a monochrome look at Balmain during Paris Fashion Week AW15/16.
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Opting for an all-yellow Christian Siriano crop top and matching yellow cigarette pants during the Art Basel Miami Beach in 2014.
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It's teal time on the FROW at Lanvin during Paris Fashion Week AW15/16.
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This Giles dress she wore to the Met Gala in 2015 was a piece of art its own right.
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Solange masters colour blocking in this yellow and coffee coloured Harbison suit to celebrate NYC Pride in 2015.
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Salmon coloured top + rose gold skirt = killer combo.
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Sporting a cut-out black and grey dress at a VIP event last year.
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Red dress, red eye make-up, the coolest hairstyle. Classic Solange.
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A lesson in tailoring. And how to wear a white tuxedo.
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Covering up in a bold Prabal Garung parka in 2015.
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Back in her go-to hue. We love this summery ensemble she wore to a gallery launch in 2014.
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Sporting a new fresh new 'do and a satin orange ensemble to the 'Charles James: Beyond Fashion' exhibition opening at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2014.
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Studio 54 vibes in a blush jumpsuit and matching scarf.
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A classic '90s-style metallic maxi to the CFDA fashion awards in 2014.
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Keeping things simple and elegant at at H&M store opening in Sydney.
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Feeling fuchsia at the Milly By Michelle Smith SS16 show at NYFW.
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Another bold all-one-colour trouser suit from Miss Knowles.
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The perfect office to night look right here.
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Another daring daffodil number from David LaPort at the 2016 Met Gala.
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Showing off her toned torso in a light pink cut away jumpsuit.
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Looking ultra-chic in a black wool jacket and silver metallic flares at a Michael Kors dinner. Finishing off her look with a slick of purple lipstick. L.O.V.E.
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Channelling Boogie Nights in a pink suit for the launch of the Jean-Michel Basquiat for Etnia Barcelona Collection.
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A floor-length dress over matching green trousers. Only Solange could get away with this statement look.
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Sheer luxe at Creatures of Comfort fashion show in New York for SS17
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A lesson in how to work a single colour head-to-toe in a matching Prabal Gurung ensemble.
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