Music legend Lauryn Hill is known for her soulful voice and profound lyrics. Hill has captivated audiences not only with her music but also with her distinct personal style. From her early days with the Fugees to her debut solo album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, her fashion choices have always reflected her unique blend of authenticity and creativity. The artist has always known how to balance her femininity with streetwear styles. Years ago she would wear stylish, tomboy-esque silhouettes in her Fugees days to more refined looks like her 1999 MTV Awards outfit.
Hill’s outfit consisted of a red leather button-down dress, red-tinted sunglasses, and a pair of beige knee-high boots. This look presents an example of the singer’s ability to piece together vibrant items and create notable fashion moments. That night she won an award for her debut album. Her style now is even more eclectic with otherworldly silhouettes like puff sleeves, oversized tulle skirts, and eclectic headpieces. This is thanks to her current stylist Raheem Robinson who knows Hill’s experimental side well enough to dress her in head-turning pieces.
Keep scrolling to recreate her 1999 MTV Awards look below.
This pair of Steve Madden knee-high leather boots are close to the icon’s in color and shape. They’re designed with a four-inch heel and a side zipper closure for comfort.
Available at Steve Madden
Los Angeles Apparel offers a similar shade and shape to Hill’s pair. It can also be added to your everyday wardrobe if you are a maximalist.
Available at Los Angeles Apparel