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6 times Ciara was a designer’s dream

Ciara has recently been signed to international modelling agency IMG, and it’s about time. The songstress has the body and confidence to give life to any outfit. We run through a few times she’s given us jaw-dropping looks.

By: Ayanda Ngcobo

1.Suit of Armour

Cici channels her inner warrior princess in a gold creation.

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2. Black beauty

She doesn’t have to do much, but rocks this ensemble like it’s her second skin.

Styled By @riccardotisci17 #Givenchy @givenchyofficial. Love You Ricky! ❤️

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3. Printed threads

The maxi, the hair and the sheer simplicity of it all leaves us in awe.

#HMStudio @hm. #pfw

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4. Going for grunge

This look screams Vogue! Only a true fashionista can make high fashion threads mixed with punk rock boots look this desirable.

So In Love With My @Coach Look! Dress and Shoes #Coach Ace Satchel Bag #CoachFall2015 ❤️

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5. Fringe benefits

If the word slay could be described in a picture this would be it. Yaaasss Cici yaaasss!

Dress. @AlexandreVauthier #VMA

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6. Glitz and glam

We call this magic.

Proud Of This Creation We Made Together. #MetGalaHM @hm #manusxmachina #MetGala

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