From Model to Fashion Icon, See Tracee Ellis Ross' 20 Best Head-Turning Looks

Former model and current style star, Tracee Ellis Ross is a woman who does it all. To celebrate her 50th birthday, L'OFFICIEL looks back at 20 of her best fashion moments.

Tracee Ellis Ross is no stranger to the spotlight. This multihyphenate actress, and daughter of the ever-iconic Diana Ross, has done it all. From a successful modeling career strutting the runways of Thierry Mugler, to co-producing Mixed-ish (the spin-off of award-winning sitcom Black-ish, which she also stars in), to foraying into clothing design and a line of products for textured hair, it appears that there's nothing she can't do. She was also recently named the E! People Choice Awards' Fashion Icon of 2020, proving her style star status. Celebrate Ross’ 50th birthday, along with her bold style and effervescent presence, with 20 of her best looks, from her early days as a model to at-home quarantine dress-up inspiration.

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Just shy of 18 years old, Ross walked in a Thierry Mugler 1990 runway presentation.

Ross shared this snap of her at 18 to Instagram, heading to prom in 1990 wearing a Giorgio Armani dress.

In the early '90s, Ross rocked cowboy boots with this casual denim look while in Paris.

Ross graced the Thierry Mugler runway for a second time in 1992.

She also rocked this glitzy piece for the designer.

In this promo photo for the hit show "Girlfriends," Ross showed off peak early 2000s casual fashion with a blue sequin top and low-rise pants.

In an all-vintage look, the glam and bold pieces set a precedent for Ross' style to come.

Lensed in 2006, Ross' was joined by a furry friend for a photoshoot.

The actress attended the the 2016 NAACP Image Awards in a structured shoulder look.

On vacation in the summer of 2016, Ross' elegance came through in this drapey silk piece with her a pop of color.

Ross wore voluminous vintage Balmain to the SAG Patron Awards in 2017.

Showing off her penchant for vibrant colors and unique shapes, Ross wore this dress while promoting the new season of "Black-ish" in April 2018.

Ross showed off her love for textured volume with this unique dress with feathered bell sleeves.

Ross upped her street style in this cool monochrome suit set.

Celebrating her mother's 75th birthday, Ross wore this Marc Jacobs feathered coat straight from the Spring/Summer 2019 runway.

Last year was a big year of color for Ross, spotted biking through the New York City in this plaid SR Studio dress.

At the British Fashion Awards, Ross' playful elegance was apparent in this Erdem hat and gown look.

In head to toe Chanel, Ross shared this snap to Instagram in February of 2020.

In head to toe Chanel, Ross shared this snap to Instagram in February 2020.

Like many of us, Ross found sanctity in playing dress up during the summer months of quarantine in this suit from The Row with a coordinating Gucci bag.