In December 2016, Lady Gaga showed off a demure look at the Fashion Awards 2016 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England.
Her bold lashes accentuate Lady Gaga’s striking hazel eyes, while her diamond stud earrings add an extra touch of sparkle to her glamorous look
The American singer, songwriter, and actress looked stunning in a black custom maxi halter-neck gown from luxury designer Brandon Maxwell.
Lady Gaga proudly displays her intricate tattoos, including a large hand motif and floral designs
Her elegant dress featured a satin cape waist detail and a dramatic tail. Though mostly hidden beneath the flowing gown, Lady Gaga elevated her look with daring platform heels, staying true to her sky-high shoe preferences.
Lady Gaga’s sleek low bun perfectly complements the open-back design of her black gown
We certainly don’t miss the days when she used to wear meat dresses. Her Brandon Maxwell tuxedo outfit at the 2016 American Music Awards was also lovely!
Lady Gaga complements her sleek hairstyle with a soft nude lip and elegant diamond stud earrings
Lady Gaga stuns in a sleek, custom black Brandon Maxwell gown with a dramatic cape detail
Lady Gaga arrived in style for the Fashion Awards 2016 at the Royal Albert Hall in London on December 5, 2016 (Credit: WENN / Daniel Deme / Joe / Lia Toby)
While Lady Gaga’s Fashion Awards gown exuded timeless elegance, her footwear choices have always been anything but ordinary. She is known for pushing boundaries and has a long history of stepping out in gravity-defying heels that redefine fashion norms.
Lady Gaga’s evolution into refined elegance is a testament to her versatile fashion journey. Notably, at the 2016 Met Gala, she embraced an ’80s-inspired look, pairing a Versace circuit board jacket with 10-inch Pleaser Shoes stiletto heels.
Earlier, at the 2011 CFDA Fashion Awards, she donned towering 24-inch heel-less platforms by Noritaka Tatehana, highlighting her penchant for avant-garde footwear. These bold choices underscore her fearless approach to fashion, seamlessly blending the unconventional with the sophisticated.
Lady Gaga’s transformation into refined elegance didn’t happen overnight. Even before the Fashion Awards, she balanced her love for the avant-garde with moments of unexpected sophistication.
One such moment was at the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show, where she appeared as Polaroid’s Creative Director in an all-black Sally LaPointe ensemble.
Lady Gaga Embraces Elegance in a Sophisticated Black Gown
Lady Gaga attends a Polaroid presentation where she was named Creative Director for a specialty line of Polaroid products at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2010, in Las Vegas, Nevada (Credit: DJDM / WENN)
In January 2010, the pop artist introduced Polaroid Grey Label products at the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas. She was appointed as the new creative director for the brand, hence the appearance.
Aside from the dramatic headdress resembling a black wedding veil, the outfit was surprisingly on-trend. Its dark, sleek aesthetic gave off a bit of a Morticia Addams vibe, likely due to the veil.
Still, it remains a wearable and stylish choice. Inspired by Lady Gaga’s unexpected sophistication, it’d be fun to reimagine this look as a chic two-piece ensemble.
Lady Gaga styled a black Sally LaPointe Spring 2011 jersey dress with matching sunglasses and a veil
From impossibly high heel-less platforms to sky-high stilettos, Lady Gaga has a history of wearing some of the most daring footwear in Hollywood. What do you hope she’ll wear next?