Tyra Banks’ Hottest Runway & Red Carpet Looks Through The Years
Original Publish Date: 12/4/2022 Updated: 12/3/2023 Tyra Banks has made herself a household name in modeling and entertainment ever since she began hitting the runway at 15. Her start wasn’t…
NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 11: (U.S. TABS OUT) Tyra Banks poses for a photo during the in store book launch for the new Victoria’s Secret photo book “Backstage Sexy” at Victoria’s Secret February 11, 2004 in New York City.
(Photo by Carlo Allegri/Getty Images)Original Publish Date: 12/4/2022
Updated: 12/3/2023
Tyra Banks has made herself a household name in modeling and entertainment ever since she began hitting the runway at 15. Her start wasn't easy since there weren't many Black supermodels, but she was able to prove herself in the industry. Banks was the first African American model to grace the cover solo on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and GQ. She appeared in both prestigious magazines three times, including her modeling comeback on SI in 2019. She announced her retirement from modeling in 2005 at 32 years old.
Besides her coveted magazine covers, the model has an immaculate stage presence on the runway. Banks was a Victoria's Secret model from 1997-2005 and walked down runways worldwide. The California star also created a name for herself in television and film with her role in the movie Lifesize starring Lindsey Lohan, guest starring on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air alongside Will Smith, and the creation of the reality show America's Next Top Model as well as her self-titled daytime talk show.
Now, Banks is set on what's next in her flourishing career as a successful businesswoman. The former model has finally opened her theme park called Modelland, which shares the same title as her 2011 memoir.
"For so long, I’ve been describing ModelLand as an immersive experience," Banks told WWD last year. "In our final night of rehearsals, someone told me they felt it was beyond an immersive experience; that it was interactive and that they had no idea how much the show is truly about the guests that come."
The interactive theme park is located in Santa Monica.
As Banks turns 50 this year, she has reflected on her life as a model and how Kim Kardashian convinced her to model in her underwear for SKIMS in 2022.
"That’s a businesswoman,” Banks said of Kardashian on James Corden's The Late Late Show. “She broke it down left, right, center. I got off the phone, talked to my mama and my mama was like, ‘Kim is right, you crazy. Get your a-- in them panties right now.’”
Banks appeared alongside other model icons, Heidi Klum, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Candice Swanepoel.
While Tyra is off building her empire and serving looks, check out her hottest runway moments and best red carpet appearances through the years below:
1999
Photo by DAN CALLISTER Online USA Inc/Getty ImagesIn 1999, Tyra wore a sparkling nude and silver dress to the Thirteenth Annual Soul Train Music Awards. Her bronze makeup complimented her sleek blonde haircut. She let the dress shine only using stud earrings as an accessory.
2000
Photo by Brenda Chase Online USA Inc./Getty ImagesAt the Vanity Fair Post-Party celebrating the 72nd Academy Awards, Banks showed up in a long black silk skirt complimented by a thin white belt. The skirt was paired with a black-and-white checkered skirt with a standout red bag. The model opted for effortless brown waves in her hair instead of a short cut.
2001
Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect/Getty ImagesTyra looked like heaven when she walked for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2001. Tyra was a Victoria's Secret Angel from 1997-2005. In this runway appearance, she wore an all-white lingerie and silver angel wings.
2002
(Photo by Matthew Peyton/Getty Images)Tyra traded in her angel wings for this colorful lingerie look. The superstar model stunned in a pink and blue set complete with a fringe skirt. She wore this at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2002.
2003
(Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)Tyra's 2003 Victoria's Secret look gives luxury. The model wore an all-white lingerie adorned in sparkles. She paired her look with a long furry shrug.
2004
(Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)In celebration for her reality show "America's Next Top Model," the host and creator wore a gorgeous orange gown to the finale party. The attention to detail really set the whole look off. The deep cut of the dress, matching hair, and blinding jewelry created one of her most memorable red carpet appearances.
2005
(Photo by Peter Kramer/Getty Images)Tyra changed her signature all-white look for black in her 2005 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show appearance. She wore a black corset lingerie fit with a belt and a gorgeous diamond necklace. This was the model's last VS runway show as an Angel.
2006
(Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)For the 33rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, Tyra stunned in a short bronde hairstyle and natural makeup showing off her gorgeous green eyes. The top of her dress was a bustier with black lace. Instead of a statement necklace, she wore large diamond stud earrings.
2007
(Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images)The "smize queen" trades in her signature golden blonde hair for an ash blonde look and she is serving. Her dangling diamond earrings elevate this look. She wore this to the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style in 2007.
2008
(Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for IMG)Tyra's bangs are iconic. For the promo of her show 'America's Next Top Model' she consistently wore them. For the 2008 Baby Phat Fall fashion show Tyra showcased the look.
2009
(Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images)Ahead of the 12th season of "America's Next Top Model" Tyra attended the launch party in New York wearing a red ruffled top. She also paired it with a satin red lip. However, the star of this look is her smoldering smoky eye.
2010
(Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)The "smize queen" opted for a sleek black look with a side parted bun for this 2010 "America's Next Top Model" appearance. Instead of a bolder lip, she chose a peach nude color. She also didn't decide to wear any large statement jewelry or diamond earrings creating a more minimized look.
2011
(Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)For the 2011 Teen Choice Awards, Tyra ditched a dress and went for a daring black leather catsuit with yellow trim. The bangs are also back with a wavy texture. For her shoes, she chose an open-toe stiletto.
2012
(Photo by Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images)Tyra Banks was serving as she wore a grey trench coat at the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. She looked straight off the runway with this look. Her accessories do all the talking with her long chain necklace. Banks' hair is also back to a bronde color.
2013
(Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images for CW)Tyra usually shows up with a sleek hairstyle but this 2013 look from the CW, CBS, and Showtime summer party decided to switch it up. She had her hair done in effortless curls and a dark makeup look that highlighted her gorgeous eyes. The lace detailing on her dress match well with her tassel earrings.
2014
(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)The famous hair bump is usually a hit or miss, but the waves give Tyra a very put-together look. It especially works with the sexy satin slip dress with lace detailing. Tyra did well with this one.
2015
(Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for NATAS)Can we just take a moment to take in this hair? Tyra looked absolutely stunning in this chic haircut. The model who normally has long locks, absolutely killed this look. The sheer paneled top just made the look even sexier.
2016
(Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Cosmopolitan)Tyra pulled up to Cosmopolitan's red carpet in an all-black look. From the cape design and high boots, she elevated such a simple look. The gold choker is definitely the talking piece in this outfit.
2017
(Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)Tyra looked pretty in pink for an NBC Press Tour back in 2017. The model usually opts for a darker look, but the pink meshes well with her complexion. The details on this dress, such as the floral lace make the look more interesting.
2018
(Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated)One of Tyra's best red carpet looks was from the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2018 Launch Party Event. The three-time covergirl graced the red carpet in a nude and black mermaid-style dress. There's no need for accessories when you look this good.
2019
(Photo by Miikka Skaffari/Getty Images for Breakthrough Prize)Talk about a red carpet moment. The superstar wore a sexy one shoulder tuxedo top and black pants. Tyra complemented the look with gorgeous curls and sultry pink makeup.
2022
(Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Warner Bros. Discovery)For the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival, Tyra showed out in an all-black outfit on the red carpet. She managed to get some color into her look with a yellow hat and watch. Her sleek blonde and brown hair also looked magnificent.
