Katy Perry has established herself as a fashion icon through her music videos, Met Gala appearances, and Vogue covers. In a video series called “Life in Looks”, she reflects on her most memorable outfits over her 15-year career. Perry is renowned for creating lasting fashion moments, whether it’s during a performance or on the red carpet. For instance, in her 2015 Super Bowl Halftime show, she wore a beach ball-inspired dress by Jeremy Scott during her rendition of “California Gurls”.
In her ongoing residency series titled PLAY, hosted at Resorts World Las Vegas, Katy Perry takes a walk down memory lane by recalling some of the most iconic outfits she has worn in her music videos. The famous pop star kicks off by reminiscing about her favorite attire from her 2010 chartbuster “California Gurls,” which was curated by Johnny Wujek. Perry donned a cupcake-shaped bra and dazzling denim shorts that were nothing but bedazzled Diesel jeans customized especially for the occasion. During the shoot, Perry faced a funny yet embarrassing situation when her spray tan caused her skin tone to gradually change throughout the day, which later resulted in additional expenses for color grading during post-production. Perry fondly chuckles as she recollects the incident.
Perry is absolutely in love with her Vogue cover shoots! Her initial cover shoot in July of 2013 was done by the iconic Annie Leibovitz, and Perry felt like a mix of Snow White and Elizabeth Taylor – the shoot was timeless, chic, and had a hint of Hollywood charm. Fast forward to 2017, and Perry’s Vogue cover was captured by Mert and Marcus with Commes des Garçons pieces that were truly works of art. This particular cover was a game-changer for Perry, as it marked a pivotal moment in her career where she began to experiment with her personal style.
Fully capturing the essence of Perry’s “Life in Looks” video requires acknowledging her iconic Met Gala outfits. Back in 2016, Perry made heads turn in a Prada gown that featured a Tamagotchi, perfectly aligning with the “Manus x Machina” technology theme. The following year, she embraced avant-garde fashion with a striking, red Maison Margiela ensemble, complete with a veil for the Commes des Garçons theme, finally feeling like she had found her place in the fashion world. As for the 2018 event, with the theme “Heavenly Bodies,” Perry went for an angelic Versace look that included massive wings, reminiscing on their weight and grandeur as she made her entrance in a vintage Rolls Royce.
Katy Perry has revealed her favorite outfit from the 2019 Met Gala, where she donned a Moschino cheeseburger dress paired with sparkly cheeseburger shoes from her very own Katy Perry Collection. She jokingly referred to her attire as “fashion satire” and assured fans that she will continue to showcase her unique and playful style at future events. In fact, she teased that she has more eccentric looks up her sleeve to surprise and delight her fans.
