Joining Miley Cyrus on the red carpet for the grand opening of Britney Spears’ two-year residency, Britney: Piece of Me, at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Friday, Katy Perry wore a cream-colored dress by UNIF made of distractingly shiny material.
Katy Perry dazzles in a sequined UNIF dress at Britney Spears’ residency opening (Credit: Judy Eddy / WENN)
A lifestyle brand from Los Angeles, California, UNIF stands for “Ur Not in Fashion” and was founded in 2010 by Eric Espinoza and Christine Lai. The brand’s celebrity fans include Hayley Williams, Lily Allen, and Vanessa Hudgens.
Katheryn Elizabeth “Katy” Hudson, professionally known as Katy Perry, styled the dress with a pink mini leather backpack by Chanel, a white tulle miniskirt, black over-the-knee socks, and black leather platform buckled boots.
On December 27, 2013, Katy Perry attended the “Britney: Piece of Me” grand opening, wearing a UNIF No Nu Frenz dress paired with a Chanel mini backpack (Credit: Judy Eddy / WENN)
We now understand the meaning of the phrase “Nu Frenz,” which is embroidered on the sequined, jersey-inspired dress. “Nu Frenz” is a playful take on “New Friends,” suggesting contentment with one’s current circle.
Fashion critics appreciated some aspects of her outfit but were not impressed with how Katy combined them into one ensemble. The 29-year-old singer’s dress is no longer available online.
UNIF No Nu Frenz Dress, $159