Björk’s Style Evolution Is More Than Just Her Swan Dress

The singer attended the 1994 VMAs wearing Bantu knots and a chartreuse embroidered ensemble layered on top of a white maxi dress.

In 1996, Björk went casual in a yellow jacket over a white graphic tee and black trousers with a blue mini bag.

The alt-pop star wore a polka-dot jacket over a collared dress with dark denim jeans, a mini bag, and Japanese-inspired tabi sandals.

Wearing an ash-gray sculptural dress with a Koala-shaped clutch at the premiere of her film Dancer in the Dark.

Wearing a pink-and-black starry ensemble with floral details at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival.

At the Dancer In The Dark premiere during the Cannes Film Festival, the singer wore a voluminous pink tulle dress paired with teal kitten heels.

Wearing a fur top with a black sequined skirt, paying homage to Michael Jackson. She paired it with pointed pink heels and an owl-shaped clutch at the 2001 Golden Globe Awards.

Björk made fashion history with her “swan dress” by Marjan Pejoski to the 2001 Oscars, which was later on display in the MoMA.

Wearing ruffled dress, burgundy boots, and her owl-shaped clutch with then-partner Matthew Barney.

Covered in crystals and feathers at the 2003 Fashion Rocks event in London.

The singer went for a pleated, peach-colored gown and red boots at the Drawing Restraint 9 premiere.

In 2006, she attended the film’s premiere at the MoMA in a silk robe with fuchsia tights and red pumps.

Wearing a red dress with cobalt blue tights and metallic kitten heels to the 2007 MOJO Honours List.

Wearing a color-blocked dress with sheer tights, metallic heels, and a floral headpiece.

Wearing a sculptural gown with black tights and brown boots at the 2012 Webby Awards, topped with a blue and red wig.

In recent years, we haven’t seen Björk on the red carpet but her style still remains whimsical, as seen at the 2017 Björk Talks: Sónar Music Festival.

The singer performed at a recent concert in an elaborate gown by Japanese designer Tomo Koizumi, paired with a mask by James Merry and jewelry from Aurum by Guðbjörg.