Prince — Photograph: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

Photograph: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

See photos of Prince through the years

Prince is without comparison when it comes to uncompromising fashion choices—let's revisit his boldest looks

Thursday 21 April 2016

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Written by Andrew Frisicano

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The Purple One has harnessed innumerable, always-fierce looks through the years. From the shirtless cover of his debut LP to his ‘70s-inspired latter-day get-ups, Prince has always been at true original. Let’s revisit some of his most memorable ensembles.

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Photograph: Michael Ochs Archives/ Getty Images

Prince performs on stage at Flipper's Roller Disco Boogie Lounge on March 31, 1981 in Los Angeles, California.

Photograph: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

Photograph: Andre Csillag / Rex USA

Prince at the Lyceum in London, June 1981

Photograph: Andre Csillag/Rex USA

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Photograph: Brian Rasic / Rex USA

Prince performing in the 1980's

Photograph: Brian Rasic/Rex USA

Photograph: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

Prince performs live at the Fabulous Forum on February 19, 1985 in Inglewood, California.

Photograph: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

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Photograph: L. J. van Houten / Rex USA

Prince performing in 1988

Photograph: L. J. van Houten/Rex USA

Photograph: Brian Rasic / Rex USA

Prince performing in Birmingham, Britain, 1993

Photograph: Brian Rasic/Rex USA

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Photograph: Ian Dickson / Rex USA

Prince performing in 1995

Photograph: Ian Dickson/Rex USA

Photograph: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty

Prince on July 17th, 2007 during a jam session after his sold out concert at the 41th edition of the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland.

Photograph: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty

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Photograph: Brian Ach/WireImage for NPG Records 2011

2011, Rotterdam, Netherlands. Beige snakeskin fringed poncho with a sci-fi collar for his Welcome 2 Europe tour.

Photograph: Brian Ach/WireImage for NPG Records 2011

Prince on The View, Sept 17th, 2012

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