Aretha Franklin loved big furs, feathers and performing in wedding dresses, here are her most memorable fashion moments

Legendary singer, Aretha Franklin died this week at the age of 76, at her home in Detroit, after being severely ill for some time, reports Channel 24.

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She definitely had an affinity for glam, she loved pushing the fashion envelope as far as possible, always adding, never subtracting. She even performed in wedding gowns! 

Here are some of this disco-era queens most memorable outfits, on and off stage: 

Animal prints, pearls and a luxe Chanel handbag

Taking some inspiration from the East, Aretha in the seventies.

Aretha has always loved wearing white, both on and off stage.

Slaying.

Feathers and 'wedding' suits.

Yaaaaas.

Rocking the vibe off stage with Diddy.

She was an outerwear QUEEN. Her coats and jackets always made the look. Taking it extra, and beyond!

Those sleeves...

This. Is. Life.

Aretha hanging with Mariah Carey.

She has, undoubtedly left an incredible legacy. Not just in terms of her music, and the influence that she had on other singers, but her unique sense of style will forever be synonymous with soul music. 

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