Tuesday May 1, 2001

Destiny's Child Fashions

They are more than survivors, Destiny's Child is the sexiest singing trio in music. And what do you think about those skimpy, sexy outfits? From their glittering gowns at the VH1 Awards, their skin tight animal print at the Billboard Awards, and their green mermaid like outfits at the Grammys.

It takes about a half a day to make but only minutes to put on. What do their mother's think? No complaints from lead singer Beyonce's mom, Tina Knowles. That's because she designs the group's flashy fashions. She says, "I think clothes can be very sexy and still be classy."

"Extra" got a peek at Tina's barely there designs inside her Houston home and design studio. Tina's been dressing Beyonce long before her child knew her destiny.

There are bell-bottoms, hip-huggers sequins and suede. And Tina's other inspiration for the slinky styles may be supremely familiar. She says, "I wanted the girls to have that real glamour look like the Supremes."

With Tina's vision and her partner Hime Zelaya's alterations expertise, the end result is "hot hot hot." It seems Tina Knowles destiny is designing.