Soul Train Awards 2022: The Many Shades of Maxwell

His fashionable eyewear is as recognizable as his sultry voice.

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Maxwell crooned his way into our hearts with his debut album Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite in 1996. His smooth voice and handsome looks made him an instant R&B star. One thing he's maintained over the decades is his love for sunglasses as an accessory. Whether on carpets or on stage, he often rocks shades. Let's take a peek at some of his most fashionable pairs. The Soul Train Awards 2022 premieres Saturday, November 26 at 8 pm ET/PT on BET and BET Her. By: Alba Anthony

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Maxwell rocks a pair of gold aviators at the 1998 Essence Awards

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Maxwell chose a dark pair of shades at the G-Star Spring 2009 Fashion Show

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Maxwell shows off his jewels while rocking a gold pair of shades at the 2017 ARTrageous Gala Dinner

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Maxwell wears rose colored glasses at 2017's Black Girls Rock!

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Maxwell dons barely there gray sunglasses on the carpet of the 2022 Billboard Music Awards

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