Solange Knowles has always been expressive, thoughtful, and strong, but after an intimate performance of her recent album, A Seat at the Table, at a three-day event celebrating Reebok Classic Leather sneakers through style, fitness, and music at Coachella, she got real about how exuding that strength and confidence can be exhausting. She also spoke about the strides the fashion industry has made in diversity — and about that one time she went goth in middle school.
What's one thing all artists should know?
One of the things I'm most proud of about myself is my ability to fail in front of the world. You have to have that attitude when you want to experiment
Rachel Torgerson is the fashion features and lifestyle director at Cosmopolitan, overseeing fashion and lifestyle coverage online, in print, and on our various social media platforms. She has over a decade of experience in the fashion and media industries. Before landing at Cosmopolitan as a digital fashion editor in 2016, she worked at Us Weekly, The Knot, and Fitness Magazine, among others. When she's not discussing runway trends, you can definitely catch her trying out (and, in many cases, failing) a new crochet cardigan pattern or in a spirited debate about the difference between the Bridgerton books vs the Netflix series. Follow her on Instagram and TikTok: @RachelTorgs
