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In 2008, Gaga's fashion was heavily inspired by the cyberpunk and a futuristic disco aesthetic. Her most iconic pieces were hair bows, avant-guarde, big glasses and a blue lightning, homage to David Bowie
Origami dresses, latex and bodysuits helped her create an image that would reflect her DIY "trash couture" coming of age.
THE HAUS OF GAGA
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Gaga had a raw fashion edge from the get-go. In the music video for her first single, "Just Dance," we got our first glimpse at just how effectively Gaga uses costuming. For one look, she wore a vintage red Mugler jacket, complete with gigantic vintage Versace shield shades. In another, she wore a disco ball bra that she made herself. The statement outfits felt both fresh and creative, but they were only the beginning.
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By 2011, Gaga collaborated with fashion designer and creative director Nicola Formichetti. You might recognize their work from the famous "meat-dress" seen in the grammy awards.
"Everything with Gaga always, especially in fashion, comes from the music. It's always important that we embody what she wants to do with her music," Formichetti tells Variety of their creative partnership.
For the "Born This Way" era, Formichetti and Gaga wanted to create an aesthetic that was fearless and powerful. "It was about taking power, dressing to the extreme, and showing it was real, but half-fantasy," Formichetti says. "The album was about symbolism and iconography and taking ownership and changing the perspective of her."
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Lady Gaga released the music video for her track 'Applause' from her fourth studio album
'ARTPOP' on August 19, 2013 directed and shot by Inez & Vinoodh. From hanging from the ceiling to throwing and catching knives and walking a down a Galliano-inspired runway, Gaga's character shows no fear in this video!
The makeup was done by Yadim Carranza while Shay Ashual did the hair and Michelle Saunders the manicure. She was styled by Brandon Maxwell.
We can see Gaga as her past self, lying on a mattress that represents her old life as a struggling go-go dancer in New York City.
MOTU
BEFORE WE DID IT
Photographer Michael Avedon photographed Gaga back in July 2015 for the cover of Entertainment Weekly. She was dressed as The Countess - her character from American Horror Story.
Gaga's glam was handled by her actual team which consists of makeup artist Sarah Nicole Tanno and hair stylist Frederic Aspiras. Costume designer and stylist was Lou Eyrich.
As the 13 episode, fifth instalment of the Emmy and Golden Globe- winning franchise, American Horror Story: Hotel ventures into The Cortez, an infamous Los Angeles hotel run by The Countess played by Lady Gaga. The costuming notes stand as dramatic but not distracting and vintage but still modern, a challenge for Emmy Award- winning costume designer Lou Eyrich (of Scream Queens and Glee fame).
In an exclusive interview with GRAZIA, Eyrich talks about Gaga's specific creative input into everything she wears, the remaking of garments - including that glove - post bloody scenes and all the designers; Gaultier, Westwood, Fendi, Ford, Choo and Prada.
"What I love is she really amazes me. She comes prepared, she knows the scene. I'll say, 'I was thinking about this cape, because of the colour in the room," or whatever. And she'll have a thought about it and will say, "I like the cape, but I want to play it like this and so I'm thinking something not so showy, maybe a little more subdued, so the focus is on me really grieving.' So she's thought it through. Or she might say, 'Yes! That's perfect.' It's completely a collaboration. It's never, 'I don't want to wear this,' It's so easy, I love it."
In 2016, Lady Gaga adopted a "grunge," stripped- back aesthetic to align with her fifth studio album, Joanne. This era marked a departure from her previous avant-garde pop styles, embracing a more "organic," rock-focused sound and personal image.
Runway Appearance: She also leaned into a gothic/grunge look during the Marc Jacobs Fall 2016 fashion show.
This shift was seen as a way for Gaga to display a more grounded, emotional, and authentic side to her artistry.
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CHOLPA
The pop star is a noted champion of smaller, independent artists— she has worked with many such as Vex Clothing, Laurel Dewitt, and Kaimin.
For the Chromatica cover, she worked with her longtime stylists Nicola Formichetti and Marta del Rio to pull in pieces from three under-the-radar talents from all over the world. Below, meet the three special collaborators and their theatrical Chromatica creations.
UBOLLITIO
Say goodbye to the cowboy-hat-wearing Gaga from her Joanne days: Mother Monster is officially making a comeback. The captivating cover art is set in a dystopian factory, and Gaga sports body armor and killer heels (literally- they are made of knives and talons). This new sci-fi, Mad Max-inspired aesthetic- call it part pop star, part pop machine-is a continuation of the one
Gaga showcased in the album's debut music video, "Stupid Love," set in an intergalactic land.
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Lady Gaga has released her new album "Harlequin", a companion piece to the upcoming film "Joker:
Folie à Deux".
The visuals were shot in July by Scarlett Carlos Clarke. Styling was done by Chloe & Chenelle Delgadillo with assistance by Alex Bullock and Justin Ramirez. Hair by Evanie Frausto and makeup by Marco Campos.
According to Gaga herself in a new interview with the Associated Press, "This album was made with grace and a lot of focus and real love and dedication for Harley Quinn," reflected in the boldness of its genre-bending, jazz-for-the- modern-world approach. "It's also a deep love and respect for all the musicians and people that were in the studio with us every single day," she added.
Everything she wore (semi-sheer tee, cotton briefs, lace bra, sheer stockings and white mini dress) are all vintage pieces sourced from LA's go-to costume rental Palace Costume.
Olimpics
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The fashion highlights a contrast between chaos (represented by red and black leather/latex) and vulnerability (white, softer fabrics). For example, during performances, white, feathered outfits were intentionally ripped or paired with red scar motifs, symbolizing personal struggle and theatrical resurrection.
Lady Gaga's Mayhem era (2025) fashion defines a dark, avantgarde, and gothic aesthetic, characterized by a monochromatic palette of red, black, and white. The style merges cyberpunk influences with high-fashion, featuring dramatic, structured pieces, corset bodices, latex, and theatrical gothic glamour. Key looks include a custom crimson Samuel Lewis gown, Robert Wun tailoring, and intricate Victorian-punk stage costumes
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