Revisiting Lady Gaga’s Jaw-Dropping Style, In Honor of Her Birthday

Happy birthday, Lady Gaga! The singer has racked up a host of accolades in her 38 years: Grammy winner, Oscar nominee, and Vogue cover star—of course!

But just as much as she is a musical icon, Gaga’s inimitable fashion sense has become inextricable from her persona. We can never forget the avant garde looks that put her on the map, which gave way to more refined red carpet moments. In spite of what she was wearing—be it a meat dress or an Elizabethan gown—her commitment made her a muse for everyone from Alexander McQueen and Donatella Versace to Alessandro Michele and Sarah Burton. Even more, she isn’t just interested in wearing household names—Gaga has time and time again championed emerging designers, including Christopher John Rogers, Area, and Jack Irving.

Gaga’s longstanding love of fashion came full circle in 2019 when she cohosted the “Notes on Camp” Met Gala, turning the carpet into a stage, and outfit changes into performance art. She even took her penchant for style to the extreme in 2021’s House of Gucci, playing a woman who would—literally—kill for fashion.

From her early days of jaw-dropping Fame Monster outfits to her A Star Is Born press tour, Lady Gaga has always been a force. In honor of her birthday, take a look back at some of our favorite Gaga looks.