CHER THE QUEEN OF MUSIC AND FASHION

November 11, 2024

Let’s get one thing straight: Cher isn’t just a singer, an actress, or a style icon. She’s a cultural earthquake, a force that defies decades, rewriting the rules of fashion and music whenever she wants. If anyone can strut down a runway in a latex jumpsuit at 77 and then hit the Victoria’s Secret stage with absolute, unapologetic confidence, it’s Cher. And yes, she does it without a care about who’s watching. Here’s why Cher still has the world in a headlock and how she’s turned stilettos into weapons of freedom.

The Revolution Started in the ’60s

In the 1960s, Cher burst onto the scene with Sonny Bono by her side and an attitude that completely upended the status quo. The hippie style, the suede, the bell-bottoms—she wore it all to show the world that she was no one’s puppet. With “I Got You Babe” as her anthem of fearless love and freedom, she took risks and treated fashion as an extension of her musical rebellion. And back then, that was just the beginning.

The ’70s and ’80s: Glam and No Limits

Enter Bob Mackie. Together, Cher and this fashion visionary created looks that gave a bold middle finger to anything mainstream or safe. Think back to the 1986 Oscars, where she showed up in a sheer, sparkling bodysuit with feathers—a look that sent the media into a frenzy and solidified her status as a glamorous, rebellious goddess. Her hits like “If I Could Turn Back Time” showcased her musical daring, while her outfits proclaimed, “I set the rules here.” And she did. The fashion of the time reflected the untamed power and seductive confidence in her music.

Modern Runways: Balmain, Victoria’s Secret, and Beyond

Fast-forward to 2022, when Cher closed the Balmain show at Paris Fashion Week in a black latex jumpsuit. Just to set the scene: Cher. Latex. Paris. Age 76. This woman isn’t a star; she’s a phenomenon. The crowd was floored, fully aware that this wasn’t some nostalgic moment—this was Cher, still redefining what’s possible.

And as if that wasn’t enough, she took to the Victoria’s Secret stage in 2024. Rocking edgy looks with her biggest hits as the soundtrack, she turned the entire event upside down. Cher took the cliché of “sexy” and flipped it, showing that sensuality and confidence have nothing to do with age and everything to do with attitude. She wasn’t just a guest; she was the main attraction, the reason people were watching, and the woman still raising the bar for anyone brave enough to follow.

Why Cher Is More Than Music and Fashion

Cher is fierce, bold, and unapologetically herself. She embodies self-expression that doesn’t rely on trends, age, or anyone’s approval. Whether it’s in music, fashion, or jaw-dropping runway moments, Cher proves she can own the spotlight wherever she goes. She inspires us to live without restrictions and to laugh at every rule that tries to hold us back. Cher remains a beacon of daring, strength, and that zero-fucks-given attitude we could all stand to learn from.

In a world that’s changing faster than ever, Cher is a constant beacon of unapologetic style, love, and fearlessness. So, if you ever wonder who you want to be, think of Cher. And know this: you can rock it too—as long as you have the guts to be yourself—unfiltered, uncensored, and gloriously bold.