FASHION CREDITS: LADY GAGA & THE MUPPETS HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
Lady Gaga teamed up with the Muppets for a Thanksgiving night special on ABC! The 90-minutes “Holiday Spectacular” aired on November 28, 2013 where Gaga performed songs from her album “ARTPOP” including a duet with Kermit the Frog, Elton John, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and legendary RuPaul!
Styling by Brandon Maxwell. Hair by Frederic Aspiras & makeup by Tara Savelo.
Starting off with a ‘Venus’ performance, Gaga wore a bespoke three-piece ensemble custom-made by Los Angeles-based art director and costume designer Maggie Barry, one of the designers you can find in LA’s Premier Showroom, Style PR.
The open-front nude gown, crystallized seashell halter bustier top and matching pavé bikini bottom, feature 8,943 pink & blue Swarovski crystals.
She accessorized the look with the MYKITA x Bernhard Willhelm Janis shades, named after rock singer Janis Joplin. She opted for the lens color “Scarlet Flash”.
Two of her talented dancers are seen dancing in constructed bodysuits with metallic gold and gradient waves from Tel Aviv-based designer Alon Livné’s Spring/Summer 2014 collection, which we’ll see more from later!
During the scene with Miss Piggy and Kristen Bell, Gaga wore a crystal embellished powder pink dressing gown with oversized tonal fur cuffs and seashell chest piece.
The old Hollywood glam piece was custom-made for her by Dsquared².
For “Applause” it’s a bespoke Versace sleeveless plunging jumpsuit covered in metallic silver rings and small golden Swarovski crystals, and metal mesh dip back wrap skirt - all based on the Fall/Winter 2012 collection.
The necklace, featuring Swarovski crystals hand-set into an intricate 24k vermeil filigree surface, belongs to Erickson Beamon “Hello Sweetie” collection.
She completed the stage look with the Schutz Sasha Lee metallic copper sandals.
I believe many of you have instantly recognized the Victorian doll-inspired creation Gaga wore, as she donned a couple of pieces from the same collection on her way to Germany and upon her arrival in Berlin.
The dramatic showpiece was the opening look from John Galliano’s Spring/Summer 2004 runway, featuring asymmetric voluminous draped flower and fur-trimmed lantern sleeves, tiers of ruffles and draped tail.
The look was styled with custom-made a-morir beverage can sunglasses...
...and a pair of towering Pleaser white vinyl criss-cross Beyond-087 pumps.
Next, Gaga tries to brainstorm ideas for the big finale with the Muppets.
She’s snugged up in a pink Adrienne Landau marabou cropped jacket (similar pictured) on top of a pink silk organza dress with sculpted cut-out bodice from the aforementioned Alon Livné Spring/Summer 2014 collection!
She futher accessorized with an oversized Philip Treacy pink ostrich feather hat...
Her Swarovski crystal-embellished pumps are Giuseppe Zanotti. The pink pump with black cap toe is a custom version of his Muffa model.
For the performance of ‘Manicure’, Gaga rocked the stage in one of her many Saint Laurent plaid flannel Western shirts from the Fall/Winter 2013 collection.
The button-down was accessorized with a-morir Fall/Winter 2013 “Diesel Power” collection Ralf Hütter-inspired Hutter glasses and thigh-high stretch suede platform boots with metal heels.
The eyeglasses are amplified with an oversized circular lucite extension and polished off with large black Swarovski elements crystal cup chain on the outer circle and medium sized crystals crystal cup chain on the inner frame.
For her iconic “Gypsy” duet with Kermit, the Italian-American fashionista changed into a custom rust-dyed plush fox fur cocoon-shaped coat by fur magician Helen Yarmak, whose lavish furs have been a staple piece for Gaga during that era.
Her purple, gold and silver crystal earrings are vintage House of Lavande.
During her ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ duet with Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Gaga wore a bodysuit with criss-cross halter neckline and back detail, and a matching slinky red mermaid maxi skirt.
The glossy acetate knit vintage set was presented on Alaïa Spring/Summer 1986 runway, just a few months before Gaga was born!
A pair of Le Silla’s crystal pavé nude suede pointed-toe pumps completed the entire look.
This next piece was one of Ava Gardner’s personal gowns!
The eye-catching firework print chiffon dress with ruffle neck and green feather hem was created for the Hollywood star by the renowned fashion designer Franka by Baroness Stael von Holstein back in the 70s. It was discovered at RareVintage.
For ‘Fashion!’, Gaga collaborated with RuPaul. The songstress donned a look from Jean Paul Gaultier’s Fall/Winter 2013 Haute Couture collection.
It comprised a brown crystal off-the-shoulder top with brown leather bustier underneath, pencil skirt, leopard print tights and crystal-embellished tulle headpiece with fur trim, ear cuffs and bun cage.
The look was completed with the Pleaser Beyond-009 black vinyl open-toe sandals with acrylic transparent platforms.
Backstage, Gaga stunned in a crystal choker and a Houghton Fall/Winter 2013 champagne silk satin boxy suit with oversized fit and peak lapels.
Last but not least, the interview look. Gaga wore a custom Bryan Hearns seashell ensemble. Both the shimmering bra bustier and the high-waisted skirt, are hand embellished with pearls, glass beads, and an assortment of seashells.
The skirt is made of layers of lace, sequin and feathers to mimic the coral reef.
