L'HISTOIRE: Lady Gaga's Disco Bra and Bikini Bottoms at Her 2007 Lollapalooza Show
Who designed her look? None other than Mother Monster herself.
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Lady Gaga’s performance at Lollapalooza in 2007 solidified her journey as a music and fashion icon in the making. She performed at the music festival a year before her debut album, The Fame, was released. Before she took the world by storm with her eccentric theatrics, the Mayhem singer performed for a small crowd that only knew her from the New York club scene. Now, with her most recent performance at Coachella, she’s surpassed her wildest dreams.
For her 2007 Lollapalooza set, where she performed her songs “Boys, Boys, Boys” and “Paparazzi” before they were released in 2009, she wore a bedazzled black bra, creating a disco ball effect, with matching black bikini bottoms. She paired her outfit with sheer, black thigh-high stockings featuring lace trimming and black heels. Gaga has always had a flair for the dramatic, but before the glitz and glamour of luxury brands graced her stage looks and personal wardrobe, she personally designed her looks.
“I made that outfit myself—bought the mirrors at M & J trimmings and glued them on the bra. That was my mic. And my disco ball. I didn't have a lot, and my dub plates skipped that day," the Oscar-winning singer commented on a 2024 TikTok video of the performance posted on Lollapalooza’s verified account.
She rocked dark, long hair and opted for no accessories with her disco bra and underwear. Mother Monster wore heavy black eyeliner, a choice that resembled the rest of her look for its boldness, giving fans a glimpse of what was to come. Over the years, she has toned down her style to that of a refined, elegant artist, but her recent performance at the Empire Polo Club in California and her latest album indicate that she’s returned to her unorthodox theatrics, in music and fashion.
Her 2007 look at Lollapalooza of a disco bra and undies is easy to recreate because of its DIY nature. All you need is a matching black bra and underwear set. Natori’s T-shirt bra and brief provide comfort and enough space to add the bedazzled embellishments. For the stockings, opt for Wolford’s satin touch thigh-highs, and, to finish the outfit, Dolce & Gabbana’s satin slingbacks are the perfect tribute to the icon. For the makeup, focus on bold eyeliner. Voila, you’ll have successfully recreated a look that promised fans extravagance from the singer.
