Too Long Sample Size Minute: Lady Gaga Greets Sydney Australia in Atelier Versace Spring 2012

Australia Say G'day to Couture:

 Lady Gaga in Atelier Versace Spring 2012, Sydney Australia

Over the weekend, Lady Gaga stepped down in Sydney from her private plane wearing COUTURE---the only way Miss Lady Gaga would! She is there for the next leg of her "Born This Way Ball" tour. The global pop Diva then headed to the harbor-side Park Hyatt Sydney Hotel, making a grand entrance to her fans, stopping by to greet them, sign autographs and pose for photos.

Atelier Versace Spring 2012, Paris Haute Couture Fahsion Week Spring/Summer 2012

She wore a floor length completely hand beaded gown with Swarovski Crystal Elements gold metallic accents from Atelier Versace Spring 2012. In case you didn't know, that's Haute Couture. This is a $100,000+ gown.  There's been a lot of talk in the press that she may have been wearing Spanx under the gown--however, if one looks at the photos and the photo of the Runway Sample above--she was not--she's wearing the undergarment corset/jumpsuit that comes with a $100,000 made-to-order gown. Get it right kids!

 Victory Rolls Hair

She topped off her "Fan Photo-Op/Hello Sydney" ensemble with a 1940's-inspired green wig reminiscent of the "Victory Rolls" hairstyle of the time. Now, back to the gown: did I mention that this is a hand-made six-digit figure costing gown (if she--or anyone else--were to order and buy it). I'm sure it's a borrowed sample. And it looked FABULOUS on her.

Too Long: The way my Fashion Designer-discerning eye can tell it's a runway sample, its the "Runway Dead Giveaway": the length. It's way too long on her...

 Runway Sample Length

Notice how, even with those 12" platform heels, the gown is still, about 5 inches too long and is (Dio Mio!) just eating up the dirt on the sidewalk--and not too mention she is stepping on the hand-beaded fabric that some little old Italian woman will have to fix later at the Atelier Versace studios...

90's Diva: Lady Gaga in Versace 1990's 

If you've been keeping up on "All Things Lady Gaga"--you know that she's been wearing Versace A LOT. She has been the catalyst for Donatella Versace  to bring back all those iconic 1990's looks from the House since Miss Gaga has been "featuring" them every now and then, schooling all her "Little Monsters" on how important it is to know your Fashion History, especially the 1980's and 90's.

Lady Gaga in April: wearing Atelier Versace Spring 2011 arriving at Seoul's Gimpo International Airport to kick off her "Born This Way Ball" tour

Lady Gaga has been wearing Atelier Versace for many of her arrivals during her "Born This Way Ball" tour, So her Haute Couture Versace appearance in Sydney over the weekend is no surprise. The 26-year old pop star wore Atelier Versace Spring 2011 as she stepped out of Customs at Seoul's Gimpo International Airport back in April to begin her tour. Again, it was a Runway Sample as you can see from the trailing UBER-long hem. I wonder why the Atelier Versace team--or Lady Gaga's stylist peeps won't sew up the too-long hem--at least temporarily. I wonder if the Versace people just won't allow it? Inquiring minds (me!) want to know...

Even more interesting is the fact that she has been wearing LOTS of Versace but yet, her "Born This Way Ball" tour costumes are designed by Giorgio Armani and the Armani team:

Giorgio Armani Costumes for Lady Gaga, "Born This Way Ball" tour

Why didn't they write into the contract that she had to wear Armani Prive upon arriving as well? It just seems odd that she would be wearing Versace on her "off time" and Armani during her "stage/tour time". What do guys think? I'd LOVE to hear (or read) your Two Cents...Let me know your comments!

Giorgio Armani Costumes for Lady Gaga and her "Born This Way Ball" Tour!

Armani and Lady Gaga:

Cher Who? Giorgio Armani for Lady Gaga Costume "Born This Way Ball" Tour, black bustier studded body suit with "feathered" detail and pointed thigh-high boots

It has been confirmed that Giorgio Armani and his team of Armani Prive COUTURE experts will be designing and creating Lady Gaga's costumes for her upcoming "Born This Way Ball" Tour--which kicks off is Seoul, South Korea April 26th. Here are four original fashion illustrations from the House of Armani--showing an "Inside Costume Peek" of what's to come--if you attend her concert. Which one of these four looks is YOUR favorite???

Alien Goddess: Giorgio Armani for Lady Gaga Costume "Born This Way Ball" Tour, black PVC peplum'ed bodysuit with metal studs and "Alien"-like headdress

Guitar Heroine: Giorgio Armani for Lady Gaga Costume "Born This Way Ball" Tour, bodice with abstract guitars and keyboard and black thigh-high boots

Triangle Queen: Giorgio Armani for Lady Gaga Costume for "Born This Way Ball" Tour, Latex pointed-shoulder tunic in skin-colored latex with luminous PVC and luminous triangle on chest and headpiece.

 Lady Gaga in Custom Armani Prive, 2010 Grammy Awards

 Lady Gaga in Custom Armani Prive, 2010 MTV Video Music Awards

Of course, this isn't the first time Giorgio Armani has collaborated with Lady Gaga on costumes and/or red carpet ensembles. His team have created various looks for her as seen above at the 2010 Grammy Awards and 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, to name a few.  

Mr. Armani said: “Collaborating with Lady Gaga is always an exciting experience for me. I admire the way she uses fashion as a scenic element and as a means to build a character. She is an artist of many talents and great intelligence. Creating stage costumes for her is a stimulating and creative exercise.” - Giorgio Armani.

Airport Is My Runway Minute: Lady Gaga Arrives at Seoul's Gimpo Airport in Atelier Versace!

Now I KNOW She Didn't Travel COACH!!!

Lady Gaga in Atelier Versace Spring 2011, arriving at Seoul's Gimpo International Airport

Late Friday, Lady Gaga arrived from her 12+ hour flight to Seoul Korea, ready to kick off her "Born This Way Ball" tour on April 27th in Seoul's "Olympic Stadium". No word on whether she flew private or commercial...either way, DARLINGS THIS is the way to travel: She made her grand entrance fresh off the said flight and customs NOT wearing sweats, a baseball cap and sunglasses (like most stars-well, except Kim Kardashian and Victoria Beckham) but instead, she emerged in HAUTE COUTURE!!!! Only Miss Lady Gaga would arrive in a $40,000+ (I'm sure she didn't have to pay, and it was borrowed from the Atelier's PR Office, notice how UBER long it is on her--that means it was the Showroom/Look Book Sample) Atelier Versace Spring 2011 ivory gathered gown.

Atelier Versace Spring 2011

The Grecian-Goddess styled dress featured full gathered dolman sleeves, plunging neckline, and gold sequined trim at the midriff, arms and back. She didn't end there--she accessorized it with a fabulous crystal-encrusted mask and headdress that wrapped around her perfect updo, as well as white sheer gloves.

Who Does That??? Lady Gaga does. I'm sure she got onto the plane in pj's and a big cashmere Hermes blanket but then, 12+ hours later, emerged like Aphrodite!! She took the whole Victoria Beckham change-into-an-arrival-outfit thing...to a WHOLE OTHER LEVEL!!! The Airport is the New Runway...

I would have LOVED to have been either a passenger in that First Class Cabin watching the transformation take place, or at least be one of her make-up, hair, styling team, trying to help her with the "Arrival Outfit Change". Oh, and WHERE would you plug a STEAMER in a 747 Jumbo Jet to steam this gown pre-arrival??? I am a big proponent of "Dressing Up To Travel" but this one took it a whole other level!!! Go on Lady Gaga. WURK it huney! Now, can I see your passport and visa papers??? And Welcome to Seoul!

Interview Couture Minute: Lady Gaga Wears Stéphane Rolland to E! News Special "Lady Gaga: Marry the Night"

Marry The COUTURE

Lady in Creme Couture: Lady Gaga during her interview, E! News Special : Lady Gaga: Marry The Night"

Two nights ago, on December 1st, E! Entertainment debuted an "E! News Special" entitled "Lady Gaga: Marry The Night", a half-hour special showing the behind-the-scenes making of the latest music video for her fifth smash single from her album "Born This Way". The special showed a one-on-one interview with E!'s Jason Kennedy and of course, Miss Lady Gaga. I was intrigued (as always) by what she was wearing especially because I thought I had seen it before. Well, of course, it was from Parisian fashion designer Stephane Rolland and his Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2011 Collection , which I just LOVED!

"Look No. 7" Stéphane Rolland Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2011: an ivory creme-white "suit" (day or evening Stéphane? Most likely both!) featuring a stand-up collar framing the neck and torso, exaggerated "Cape" sleeves, plunging neckline, thin black belt and original bamboo-like embellishment across the skirt section. During the interview, she even talks about the xylophone detail of her ensemble and what she can do with it (it's naughty of course!). If you were to actually order this "Look No. 7" from this Stéphane Rolland Haute Couture collection, it would probably set you back a high FIVE figures--around $30,000-$40,000. Yes, kids , that's what Haute Couture goes for, in case you didn't know. She gets it for free. Whether or not she borrowed it or actually gets to keep it, is anyone's guess.

Jason Kennedy of E! News with Lady Gaga, "E! News Special : Lady Gaga: Marry the Night"

Miss Gaga has worn Rolland before, in fact most recently HERE at the 39th Annual International Emmy Awards presentation in NYC. Again, her look was from the same Stéphane Rolland Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2011 Collection (it does have "Lady Gaga" written all over it!).

The "Crowning Jewel" of the half-hour special was the World Premiere of her directorial debut to "Marry The Night": an almost-14 minute video that has many "Early Madonna-meets-Flashdance-meets Steven Meisel Vogue Italia shoot" moments as well as, oversized ballet toe-shoes, a bathtub and Cherrios, and much more.


Click Below for the Entire Video:

Day After Thanksgiving Fashion Minute: Lady Gaga Wears Stéphane Rolland Haute Couture--Straight from the Runway

Gaga-licious Leg Show:

Lady Gaga, in Stéphane Rolland Haute Couture and Emmy Award Winner Nigel Lythgoe (of "American Idol"), 39th International Emmy Awards, NYC Hilton

Happy Day After Thanksgiving! Last night, Miss Lady Gaga had her "Very Gaga Thanksgiving Special"--a 90-minute Lady Gaga infomercial--I mean Holiday TV Special-- shown on ABC. It was awkward at times, schmaltzy at others and yes, the GIRL is talented!!!

Now, speaking of NOT disappointing on the Fashion Front, check out Lady Gaga's ensemble which she wore earlier in the week on Monday for the 39th International Emmy Awards (PS: I had no idea there was such a thing as an "International Emmy Award", but now I do--because of her!). It was held at the Mercury Ballroom at the NYC Hilton (say what??). Lady Gaga made a surprise appearance to present the honorary International Emmy Founders Award to Britain’s Nigel Lythgoe, executive producer of “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance.” She also surprised everyone in attendance with showing lots of side leg, half-a-bootie and enough white-meat muscle to make a plump turkey jealous!

Her gown was from Parisian designer Stéphane Rolland (one of my favorite designers) and from his Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2011/2012 Collection and from the looks of the 10 inches too-long spilling onto the floor, it was probably the actual runway sample. The gown was black, featuring a very structured shoulder, one sleeve and a cowl-draped side opening that showed lots of what was going on inside (of Lady Gaga's legs). Reps for the designer say that it "wasn't to be worn that way" citing that it was meant for a much taller model and therefore (somehow) on this taller model, it wouldn't expose so much. Well, kids, here's that much taller model in the gown:

Stéphane Rolland Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2011/2012

On the runway model, the cowl-draped opening seems to be more on the side front as opposed to the actual side (therefore, yes, it was probably meant to not really be revealing and side-back inner bootie but rather, more of the thigh/knee area). Maybe as Lady Gaga moved or the way it "fell on her", the gown inadvertently shifted. See for yourself as she posed after the ceremony:

Want Some Lady Gaga Leg? Lady Gaga in Stéphane Rolland Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2011/2012 gown, with Bruce Paisner, International Academy President and Nigel Lythgoe

In the end, the designer and his people were said to be very happy with their gown and how Miss Lady Gaga wore it--showing plenty of leg plus a whole lot more...yes, I would be too!

Runway Report: Versace Spring/Summer 2012

Grommets, Studs, Seashell Motifs...It's Versace 1992 all over again...And I LOVE IT!

Versace Spring 2012

Last week, Donatella Versace showed her latest Spring 2012 Collection for the House of Versace in the gorgeous garden at the Via Gesù show space. The collection was very "Retro Versace". Like I had seen it before somewhere...

It's All About 1992: Versace Couture 1992 above on Naomi, Stephanie and Yasmeen--and on Lady Gaga

I had. The Versace Spring 2012 Collection had many motifs and style elements from that much-Lady Gaga loved Versace Couture 1992 time period (she's been spotted wearing A LOT from those collections lately). The grommets, the silver and gold studs, the heavily cluttered sequins, the seashell prints and motifs...

Seashell Retro: Versace Spring/Summer 1992

Donatella went back to the Versace Archives (as well she should, maybe inspired by Miss Gaga) and really referenced those years in particular for this collection. And what a surprise, they looked "fresh and new", especially to those "kids" who were probably 3 when those collections came out! But I remember darlings--I could never forget Naomi Campbell, Stephanie Seymour, Karen Mulder and Yasmeen Ghauri in those seashell printed swimsuits and those leather and gold studded gowns!!!

Versace Spring 2012

But back to the present: Versace Spring 2012 showed lots of light "candy sorbet" colors--the light blues, the lemon yellows, the aqua-greens. Lots of luscious draped and shirred silk jersey and silk chiffon added to the "prettiness".

Versace Spring 2012

And yes, those 1992'esque black gold studded skirts and tops and Seashell-motif sequined applique. Donatella also played with some asymmetry, especially with chiffon "overlay" that would "half" cover a simple and elegant sheath dress or a skirt.

Versace Spring 2012

Gowns were seductive, sexy and oh-so-Versace Red Carpet. Also in those light candy-sorbet colors. The grommeting and studded sequin detail was followed through to the final runway-stomping gowns. Now speaking of Runway Stomping...There was a "Model Down":


Poor Lindsey Wixson (American, famous for her "bee-stung" lips) came crashing down almost at the end of the Versace Spring 2012 show. Lindsey happens to be one of Donatella's faves--if not her "Muse", but the 17 year old (A Muse at 17??) came tumbling down as she tried to maneuver those towering 8" lucite stilletto wedge platforms.

She did get back up and instead of running as fast as she could out of the runway, she continued her walk with "Victory" thumbs-up hand signs. Nice Recovery Girl!!!!

If you want to see the stumble--and the Entire Versace Spring 2012 Collection Runway Video, Click Below:

Fashion Fix: Lady Gaga wears "Vintage" Atelier Versace

Lady Gaga goes "gaga" over Versace!!

Lady Gaga wearing Custom Atelier Versace performing at the 2011 MuchMusic Video Awards

Lady Gaga is having a serious Versace Moment. In fact, she declared in a recent interview that she will only be wearing Versace for the next 2 months (Do I smell an Advertising Contract in her future?!).

But...not only is she wearing Versace, but she is mainly wearing Vintage Gianni Versace (after his death in 1997 the House began to use only the name Versace). And for me, that is absolutely GENIUS!

I have always been a huge fan of Versace and when I was studying Fashion at FIDM, Gianni Versace was my idol. Ironically, Lady Gaga has been wearing outfits mainly from the Fall/Winter and Spring 1991 Atelier Versace Collections and this is just a few seasons before I started creating my "Versace Archives" of magazines and books, so sadly I didn't have as many direct references as I thought.

But, below are some of the outfits she has been wearing and a look back at a few of the original pieces.

Lady Gaga wore this Pop Art inspired ensemble to receive her MuchMusic Award. It is from the Gianni Versace Fall/Winter 1991 Collection, and although that is not the actual top seen on the right on the fab Linda Evangelista, it is similar.

For her appearance on the French TV Show Taratatà, Lady Gaga wore a Silk Printed blouse from the Atelier Versace Spring/Summer 1992 Collection. I love that in my Vintage Catalog, I came across an image of former Supermodel and now First Lady of France Carla Bruni-Sarkozy wearing a very similar version!

Above Gaga collects yet another MuchMusic Award wearing this Vintage Gianni Versace Gown. The Silk Crepe Gown with Buckle Detailing is a beautiful dress and classic Gianni, but it just doesn't work on Gaga. It reminds me of the iconic Elizabeth Hurley dress and that moment is really hard to live up to!

In Lady Gaga's new and VERY 80's inspired music video for her song "Edge of Glory" she is, once again, wearing Versace. I am not sure if it is vintage or Custom Atelier Versace (similar to the performance outfit above at the MuchMusic Video Awards), but either way she looks AMAZING!

It is definitely similar to this look....

from the Spring/Summer 1992 Atelier Versace Collection. The photo above is of my absolute FAVORITE Supermodel, Yasmeen Ghauri. And by the way...what ever happened to her? Hello, Yasmeen! If your listening, we need you back! Now that Linda Evangelista and Christy Turlington have made a return, it is your time!!

And finally...

Here is Lady Gaga making her arrival at the 2011 MuchMusic Video Awards. I Absolutely LOVE this photo and this outfit. It is the perfect blend of Gaga and Vintage Versace!

Bravo to Lady Gaga and the House of Versace...keep it up!

We want MORE and how about an "Animal Print Moment". May I suggest looking at the Spring/Summer 1992 Collection below!:

10th Annual CFDA 2011 Awards Red Carpet--Lady Gaga and...Everyone else!!!

Born Fashionably...

Lady Gaga: Wearing Mugler to the 2011 CFDA Awards

The 10th Annual CFDA/Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards for 2011 were handed out tonight at the Alice Tully Hall in the Lincoln Center New York City. And the Red Carpet Star of the Night was none other than Miss Lady Gaga. Miss Gaga was being honored as "Fashion Icon" and she was on hand to accept her award. She wore a teal pageboy wig and Mugler high-low gown.

And to no one's surprise: Some SERIOUS platform boots (above). I have to say, she looked kinda SEXY!!! I've never thought of Lady Gaga as sexy but huney! She done BROUGHT IT, with this ensemble! Live for this moment darling. Live for it.

Jessica Alba: 30 year old--and very pregnant, actress Jessica Alba wore a two-toned custom empire-waisted and drop-shouldered Diane Von Furstenberg gown in peach and purple silk Habotai. I will not say anything nasty about a pregnant woman so I will say, Jessica Alba looked "Pretty". Love the color combination.

Chloe Sevigny: Rumor has it that what she wore is a "Sneak Peak" of her new line for Opening Ceremony. It was a black ruffled leather plunging neck top and eyelet pencil skirt with a peplum. Loved it. Modern, chic, you-go-Chloe! Love the black-and-white shoes.

Kirsten Dunst: Kirsten wore a black with turquoise blue shawl collared tuxedo suit with matching UBER skinny pants from NYC-based CFDA 2008, 2009, 2010 Swarovski Award for Menswear Nominee Designer Patrik Ervell. She accessorized with Prada shoes and slicked back up-do mini-bun hairstyle. I like seeing this more "androgynous" side of Kirsten. It's very Euro. Her tiny frame can really handle this super skinny and super fitted look.

Lucy Liu: Liu wore a black strapless gown by LA-based/shows-in-NY-only designer Monique Lhuillier. It was, dare I say it, A BIT much! This was more of an Oscars gown as opposed to CFDA Awards. Leave the big gown moments to Miss Lady Gaga--or Cannes. I have to say that unfortunately, this was a bit of a MISS for me...I think Lucy thought she was at Cannes but somehow forgot...

Marcia Cross: Desperate Housewives star Marcia Cross went the complete opposite of her Bree Hodge character for the 2011 CFDA Awards. She went DISCO Happy, wearing a halter neckline jumpsuit (they are ALL THE RAGE kids!) from designer Pamela Rolland. I think she looked rather HOT! If you're going to wear a sequined 1979-inspired jumpsuit, it should be for the CFDA's. Seriously.

Here's a Rundown of This Year's CFDA Awards' Winners:

Womenswear Designer of the Year: Proenza Schouler

Menswear Designer of the Year: Michael Bastian

Accessory Designer of the Year: Alexander Wang

Swarovski Award for Menswear: Robert Geller

Swarovski Award for Womenswear: Prabal Gurung

Swarovski Award for Accessory Design: Eddie Borgo

International Award: Phoebe Philo

Media Award: Hilary Alexander

Founders Award: Hal Rubenstein

Fashion Icon Award: Lady Gaga

Geoffery Beene Lifetime Achievement Award: Marc Jacobs

Board of Directors' Special Tribute: Arthur Elgort