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The Evolution of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s Style

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The epitome of celebrity buzz in the early-aughts, Brangelina, has come to an end after nearly 12 years of jet-setting, adopting and birthing babies, and collaborations; on Tuesday, the news broke that Angelina Jolie was filing for divorce from Brad Pitt, effectively breaking hearts all over the world in the process.

But while Brad and Angie have called it quits, it doesn’t mean that we can’t appreciate the evolution of their style during their relationship. In fact, if there’s one thing that can remain a constant about this celebrity couple, it’s that they knew how to work a look together, whether they were walking the red carpet or on the street.

Jolie has long been lauded for her minimalist but seductive looks, often choosing all-black ensembles paired with daring accents — leather pants, a plunging neckline, or a pair of strappy heels, while Pitt’s devil-may-care looks (remember his starkly bleached highlights during the Gwyneth era?) from his early years matured into roguish sophistication alongside Jolie’s louche elegance.

The pair often opted for his-and-hers looks while attending events, whether wearing matching monochromatic outfits on the red carpet or (memorably) his-and-hers tuxedos at the British Film Awards in 2014. So while their marriage might be ending, it’s worth remembering that style is forever.

Look back at happier — and impeccably dressed — times for Brangelina, in the slideshow above.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in southern Italy during the filming of Mr and Mrs Smith, 2004.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in southern Italy during the filming of Mr and Mrs Smith, 2004. Juergen Vollmer—Getty Images
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt in Las Vegas, 2005.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt in Las Vegas, 2005.Gregg DeGuire—Getty Images
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie at the Mr. And Mrs. Smith Los Angeles premiere, on June 7, 2005.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie at the Mr. And Mrs. Smith Los Angeles premiere, on June 7, 2005.L. Cohen—Getty Images
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie leave the Hotel Belvedere in Davos, on January 26, 2006.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie leave the Hotel Belvedere in Davos, on January 26, 2006. Eric Feferberg—AFP/Getty Images
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt at the premiere of The Good Shepherd, on Dec. 11, 2006 in New York City.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt at the premiere of The Good Shepherd, on Dec. 11, 2006 in New York City. Arnaldo Magnani—Getty Images
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie at the premiere of The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford in Toronto, Canada on Sept. 8, 2007.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie at the premiere of The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford in Toronto, Canada on Sept. 8, 2007. George Pimentel—Getty Images
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt in Deauville, France on Sept. 3, 2007.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt in Deauville, France on Sept. 3, 2007.Gamma-Rapho/Getty Images
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt arrive at the 14th annual Screen Actors Guild awards on Jan. 27, 2008 in Los Angeles.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt arrive at the 14th annual Screen Actors Guild awards on Jan. 27, 2008 in Los Angeles.Frazer Harrison—Getty Images
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt arrive for the Los Angeles premiere of The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button on Dec. 8, 2008 in Los Angeles.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt arrive for the Los Angeles premiere of The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button on Dec. 8, 2008 in Los Angeles.Lester Cohen—Getty Images
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, on Jan. 22, 2009 in Paris.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, on Jan. 22, 2009 in Paris.Dominique Charriau—Getty Images
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie arrive at the premiere of Inglourious Basterds on Aug. 10, 2009 in Hollywood, Calif.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie arrive at the premiere of Inglourious Basterds on Aug. 10, 2009 in Hollywood, Calif.Kevin Winter—Getty Images
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie arrive at the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 16, 2011 in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie arrive at the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 16, 2011 in Beverly Hills, Calif.George Pimentel—Getty Images
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie arrive at the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Jan. 29, 2012 in Los Angeles.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie arrive at the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Jan. 29, 2012 in Los Angeles.Jeff Vespa—Getty Images
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie arrive at the 84th Annual Academy Awards on Feb. 26, 2012 in Hollywood, Calif.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie arrive at the 84th Annual Academy Awards on Feb. 26, 2012 in Hollywood, Calif.Kevin Mazur—Getty Images
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt arrive at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards held on Jan. 15, 2012 in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt arrive at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards held on Jan. 15, 2012 in Beverly Hills, Calif.Vince Bucci—Getty Images
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt in Berlin on June 4, 2013.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt in Berlin on June 4, 2013.ullstein bild/Getty Images
EE BritAngelina Jolie and Brad Pitt on Feb. 16, 2014 in London.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt at the British Film Awards on Feb. 16, 2014 in London.Chris Jackson—Getty Images
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt arrive premiere of Maleficent on May 28, 2014 in Hollywood, Calif.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt arrive premiere of Maleficent on May 28, 2014 in Hollywood, Calif.Steve Granitz—Getty Images
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt attend the premiere of By the Sea on Nov. 5, 2015 in Hollywood, Calif.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt attend the premiere of By the Sea on Nov. 5, 2015 in Hollywood, Calif.Jason LaVeris—Getty Images
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie arrive at the 15th Annual AFI Awards on Jan. 9, 2015 in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie arrive at the 15th Annual AFI Awards on Jan. 9, 2015 in Beverly Hills, Calif.Jon Kopaloff—Getty Images
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt on Nov. 3, 2015 in New York City.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt on Nov. 3, 2015 in New York City. James Devaney—Getty Images
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt on Nov. 4, 2015 in New York City.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt on Nov. 4, 2015 in New York City. Dimitrios Kambouris—Getty Images

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