Katy Perry’s Versace Glam: The Truth Behind Her UGG Slipper Swap

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In March 2018, Katy Perry was caught switching out her Versace Medusa-medallion ankle-strap sandals for comfy UGG slippers during her guest appearance on Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show. It was revealed that she used to believe that wearing a bra would crush her boobs!

Katy Perry signing autographs in a yellow, animal-print outfit and Versace medallion ankle-strap sandals.Katy Perry signing autographs after her guest appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” at ABC Studios in Los Angeles, California, on March 5, 2018 (Credit: WENN)

Katy Perry’s Quirky Personality Shines Through Childhood Anecdotes

Playing a game called “Blast from the Past,” Perry had to figure out which of her six people on FaceTime were old friends.

After picking a total stranger first, she nailed it on the second shot, picking out her sixth-grade school friend “Erica” (actually Ahnika) from Santa Barbara Christian School.

Her childhood pal went on to tell a couple of fun stories from the past. Perry, who got suspended for three days for humping a tree, also gave her friends medical advice regarding their breasts.

“You had a sleepover once at our house,” said Ahnika. “You were telling my younger sister and me that we could not wear a bra to bed because if we did, it would crush our boobs and they would never grow.”

Katy Perry recalls her childhood belief about bras while sharing a laugh with Jimmy Kimmel and a childhood friend during her guest appearanceKaty Perry recalls her childhood belief about bras while sharing a laugh with Jimmy Kimmel and a childhood friend during her guest appearance (Credit: ABC)

Perry also bragged she had to wear two bras because her “boobs were so big.” In sixth grade, she was suspended from school for “making sexual motions” toward a tree while pretending it was Tom Cruise.

“At the 2:00 p.m. recess, Katy and four other students were in an ‘off-limits’ area (behind the backboards) practicing a skit. Katy pretended that a tree was Tom Cruise and began making sexual motions (pelvic thrusts) to the tree,” her suspension letter stated.

Katy Perry’s Jimmy Kimmel Look: Head-to-Toe Versace

The “Swish Swish” singer ditched the 4.5-inch black leather heels that would’ve completed her head-to-toe Versace yellow animal-print ensemble comprised of a cheetah-print trench coat, crocodile-print leggings and a $2,675 large top-handle “Icon” bag.

Katy Perry arriving in a yellow, animal-print ensemble and UGG slippers for her guest appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"Katy Perry arriving in a yellow, animal-print ensemble and UGG slippers for her guest appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (Credit: WENN)

A Bold Shoe Swap: Why Katy Perry Opted for UGG Slippers

Just the day before at the 2018 Academy Awards, Tiffany Haddish also ditched her Stuart Weitzman heels and walked the Oscars stage in a pair of fuzzy UGG slippers. Could this be the start of a new UGG slipper trend?

Katy Perry's feet in black leather ankle-strap sandals with gold Medusa medallionsKaty Perry’s feet in black leather ankle-strap sandals with gold Medusa medallions from the Versace Tribute collection (Credit: WENN)

Katy Perry’s Fashion Choices Beyond the Red Carpet

About a month earlier, Katy wore a similar yellow outfit to dinner with friends at Craig’s Restaurant in West Hollywood.

Katy Perry wearing a Versace yellow animal-print ensemble with Versace ankle-strap sandals at Craig’s Restaurant.Katy Perry wearing a head-to-toe Versace yellow animal-print ensemble to have dinner with friends at Craig’s Restaurant in West Hollywood, California, on January 23, 2018 (Credit: WENN)

The then 33-year-old singer donned a Versace sweatshirt and coordinating pants that featured a leopard-and-gold-scrollwork print pattern.

She completed her head-to-toe Versace look with gold Medusa medallion dangling earrings, the same handbag, and the same medal-studded sandals.

Katy Perry wearing Versace top and pants coordinates with leopard and gold scrollwork prints.Katy Perry wearing Versace top and pants coordinates with leopard and gold scrollwork prints (Credit: WENN)

Which of Katy Perry’s two Versace looks do you like more?

The Versace Medusa-medallion-studded leather ankle-strap sandals come from the special Versace Tribute collection. They also come with lower heels in beige, white, and black leather.

Versace Tribute Medusa-Medal Black Leather Ankle-Strap Sandals

Versace Medusa-Medal Beige-Leather Sandals

Versace Medusa-Medal Black-Leather Sandals

Versace Medusa-Medal White-Leather SandalsVersace Tribute Medusa-Medallion Leather Ankle-Strap Sandals, $995

Katy Perry’s affinity for Versace’s bold designs is evident in her fashion choices. Notably, she donned a striking Versace leopard-print dress at the Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball in 2013, showcasing her flair for daring ensembles.

Additionally, at the 2018 Met Gala, Perry made a memorable entrance in a gold sequin-embellished mini dress paired with dramatic feathered wings, further cementing her status as a fashion icon.