The news of Maya Angelou's passing this morning has us reflecting on the author/poet/phenomenal woman's amazing legacy. While she's left us with a number of award-winning books, speeches and general words of wisdom -- Maya is also serving up some pretty fierce fashion moments.
The iconic figure exemplifies substance meeting style in the best possible way. From her sultry, high slit dress-wearing days as a Calypso singer/dancer to her era as an award-winning writer and activist, Maya is sophisticated both inside and out.
And lest we forget, it was just a year ago that she was tapped by Cole Hann to strike a pose for the brand's fall 2013 campaign.
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Style star indeed. Check out some of Maya's most glamorous moments below.
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At New York’s Village Vanguard in the late 1950s.
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Calypso queen!
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Performing on stage in 1954.
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Dancing diva circa 1950s.
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Maya Angelou with Malcolm X in Ghana, West Africa in 1964.
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Simply stunning.
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Afrocentric chic circa 1950s
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Seriously stylish in 2006
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Attending a garden party for her 82nd Birthday in 2010.
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