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Lady Gaga attributes much of her unique artistic vision to her art director, Matthew Williams, whom she refers to as “my Jean-Paul Goude.” She highlights his unconventional approach by sharing, “He would often suggest that instead of looking for inspiration in jackets when designing shoulder pads, one should delve into sculpture, mineral rocks, and paintings.” Gaga believes Williams embodies the future of design with his innovative thinking.
GOLDEN SLUMBER
In a captivating scene, The Sandman, portrayed by Sasha Cooke, enchants apprehensive children with magical dust, leading them into a slumber filled with fantastical dreams, including a banquet presided over by a fish maître d’. The Sandman’s attire showcases a Balenciaga wool-silk jacket priced at $2,995, complemented by Chloé flats. The costumes for both the Sandman and the fish maître d’ are featured courtesy of the Metropolitan Opera.
Gaga seamlessly integrates elements of fashion and art into her creative expressions. Reflecting on her groundbreaking decision to unveil “Bad Romance” at Alexander McQueen’s Plato’s Atlantis show, she notes the otherworldly experience it provided. “When Magdalena was stomping her pretty little hooves down the runway,” she recalls, “it felt so dreamlike.” In addition, her poignant ballad “Speechless,” dedicated to her father, was performed for the first time at the thirtieth-anniversary gala of MOCA in Los Angeles. This moment was accentuated by an installation from Francesco Vezzoli, where Gaga remarked, “I felt like a child of the Warhol of my generation, amid the renowned Pop Artists of our time—Damien Hirst crafted the piano!”
WICKED
In this enchanting narrative, two characters stumble upon a forest house, only to discover it inhabited by an old witch, a role brought to life by Lady Gaga herself. The scene reveals Gretel, dressed in a delightful confection that makes her appear irresistibly sweet. However, it’s Hansel who becomes the target of the witch’s sinister plans to fatten him up for a feast. Lady Gaga’s striking wardrobe includes a Marc Jacobs satin bra priced at $395, a silk slip blouse at $595, and ruffled bloomer shorts costing $995, all sourced from Marc Jacobs, NYC. Cole is adorned in an exquisite Yves Saint Laurent embroidered silk poplin dress available at YSL boutiques. The iconic wig worn by Lady Gaga is crafted by renowned stylist Julien D’Ys.
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