21 years since this beautiful legend left us, but her artistry, influence & legacy continues to thrive & strengthen each year! π«
This years piece is inspired by a Complex mag interview I read with Aaliyahβs incredible stylist Derek Lee. He stated that he was aiming for Aaliyah to eventually become the face of an Italian fashion house that was forward. Aaliyah was wearing a lot of #RobertoCavalli during this time, so I wanted to create an illustration that felt like it could be an ad campaign if she had been the face π€