Adele Does Not Want To Be Revered As A Style Icon

Jan 25, 2022 by apost team

British singer Adele became an international superstar for her singing and songwriting and has consistently provided hit after hit since the early 2000s. Ever since, she's been in the spotlight and has amassed fans all over the world. However, the public isn't just interested in her incredible musical talents; due to her physical transformations over the years, the media and public have been even more interested in her life. 

This includes her most recent dramatic weight loss, which she opened up about in her candid interview with Oprah Winfrey in November 2021. Adele is said to have lost 100 pounds, and there's no denying she looks incredible. But the singer revealed that she didn't lose weight in order to be skinny or to cave to pressures from the industry; rather, the weight loss was a side effect of all the exercise she had done as a way of coping with her anxiety.

She also revealed that she was motivated to get healthy so that she could be a better mother to her son, Angelo Adkins. Adele's weight-loss journey is one that has seemed to make the singer extremely happy, healthy and confident. 

Alongside her physical transformation, Adele has also slowly but surely become a true style icon as well — even if she resists the label. Since her first red carpet appearances, she proved that she was no stranger to getting glammed up for awards shows and official appearances. And in the last couple of years, she's taken her love of fashion up a notch. Let's take a look at how Adele feels about becoming a modern-day style icon.

True fans of Adele will remember her early days in the spotlight, dating back to around 2008. She released her debut album "19," and as a young woman barely out of her teenage years, Adele's youthfulness showed through in her face and personal style. As the world began to catch Adele fever, the media predicted her as the top breakthrough artist of 2008, and they simply couldn't get enough. Billboard magazine declared: 

“Adele truly has potential to become among the most respected and inspiring international artists among her generation.”

But although there was no denying her musical potential, Adele's look was still more girl-next-door than a singing diva. However, in 2009 she was invited by Vogue's Anna Wintour to participate in a photoshoot, which marked the beginning of her foray into fashion. She later told The Evening Standard, "It was just like 'The Devil Wears Prada.'"

By the time the Grammy Awards rolled around that year, Adele promised to "go proper glam" for the event, and she didn't disappoint. She wore a custom Barbara Tfank black satin dress for the occasion, and with the help of a team of makeup, hair and fashion stylists, the budding musician showcased an elevated look. 

But outside of the glamorous red carpet events, Adele experienced an "early life crisis," as she called it, which included leading an unhealthy lifestyle and even canceling some shows due to homesickness. 

Not one to be kept down, Adele moved on in her life and eventually debuted new music and a brand new look around 2012. She appeared as a blond for the first time at the Grammy Awards that year, and it's been a look that she's stuck to ever since. She wore a custom Giorgio Armani black sequin dress and showed the world, for good, that she was no longer the young woman we first met her as.

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The next few years were a time of fashion experiments for Adele, as she grew more confident with bold fashion choices. But a few things remained the same; rather, they simply became more refined.

Then, without warning, Adele all but disappeared from public view in the late 2010s. We now know that alongside dealing with personal family matters, such as raising her son and making the tough decision to divorce his father, Simon Konecki, Adele also began to put herself first when it came to matters of health. 

After her reappearance in the media last year, ahead of the release of "30," Adele appeared on the cover of Vogue with a new and more grown-up look. The hallmarks were the same — blond hair, striking eyes, glam makeup and nails — but she looked more self-assured in her body, which was a major talking point due to all of the weight she'd lost.

During her interview with Winfrey, Adele opened up about how her exercise routine was beneficial overall. She called herself "an athlete" and said that she's a "very good boxer" who packs a "left hook that could kill you." What's more, her exercise played a role in helping her manage her anxiety. She added:

"It became my time — me having a plan every day when I had no plans." 

Naturally, the media zeroed in on her weight loss, which Adele revealed she "wasn't shocked or even fazed by it because (her) body has been objectified (her) entire career." She also made one thing clear. She said:

"I was body positive then and I’m body positive now. It’s not my job to validate how people feel about their bodies. I feel bad that it’s made anyone feel horrible about themselves, but that’s not my job."  

Have you noticed Adele's physical and style transformation over the years? What do you think about her wish not to be seen as a role model due to her weight loss? Let us know, then pass this on to any Adele fans you know.