From her days as a rising pop star to the icon she is today, Lady Gaga‘s transformation is unlike any other! From outfits that belong in the freezer section to old Hollywood glam, there isn’t a style Gaga hasn’t tried to the fullest extent.

The songstress is known for wearing ensembles with all the bells and whistles, but in recent years, she’s seemed to tone it down — just a hair. “I think as she’s grown and matured and really come into her own and you can see — I mean, she talks about how much more confident she’s become as a person — and I think you see that in the way that she’s styling herself as well,” Gaga’s longtime pal and creative designer Kerin Rose Gold explained to Life & Style exclusively of her style  evolution.

“I love that she’s always down to take a risk and doesn’t care about current trends but at the same time, has done a really incredible job at going really elegant and really timeless,” Kerin continued. “She’s done an amazing job at sort of both taking risks and taking a lot of underground fashion and underground creative art and presenting it on a world stage, and she also does an incredible job at being this timeless, glamorous, beautiful woman. I think a lot of women have those dualities in us but we feel like we have to show one or the other and I feel she does both.”

Although Gaga is known for her elaborate fashion choices, she also decided to take a stab at the beauty industry. In July 2019, she announced her new beauty brand Haus Laboratories. “This is your glam. Your expression. Your artistry. We want you to love every version of yourself,” the beauty brand’s announcement post read. “The last thing the world needs is another beauty brand. But that’s too bad.”

Gaga shared her passion for makeup withNikkie De Jager, a.k.a NikkieTutorials, in a YouTube video back in December. “I’ve discovered myself through makeup, that’s what made me feel beautiful, that’s what made me invent Lady Gaga, because I looked in the mirror and I was like, ‘I don’t like what I see and I don’t feel good on the inside, so I’m just going to start painting now, and I’m going to make something that I like.’”

Fans will see the House of Gucci actress like never before in the forthcoming Joker sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux<, in which she portrays the character of Harley Quinn >opposite Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker. The “Bad Romance” singer shared a first look at her and Joaquin’s characters on Instagram in February 2023, which showed the pair with lipstick smeared across their faces moments after a passionate kiss.

Keep scrolling for a look at Lady Gaga’s incredible fashion transformation.


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BLOCKING OUT THE HATERS

Gaga took the Shutter Shades trend to new heights with these silver blinders.

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BANGIN’ BANGS

Gaga’s icy blonde bangs were once a style staple for the singer in her early pop star days.

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SHE’S POPPIN’

Because you can’t not blow bubbles while wearing a bubble dress.

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JAIL HOUSE CHIC

In her music video for “Telephone,” Gaga channeled inner rocker.

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DRAMA

Gaga isn’t one to shy away from a headpiece.

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FABULOUS AND EDGY

With this feather collar and matching ring, Gaga shattered fashion boundaries.

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SHEER PERFECTION

With a body like hers, she can pull off any look – including this red sheer bodysuit!

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CONSERVATIVE FOR THE QUEEN

Although the A Star Is Born actress likes to show some skin, she covered up for Queen Elizabeth II while staying true to herself.

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BLING BLING

We all know Gaga likes a little sparkle.

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SHINE BRIGHT

Gaga was a literal star in a space orbit gown and bright yellow hair at the 2010 Grammy Awards.

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HISTORIC INSPIRATION

The American Horror Story star often plays on trends throughout time for her red carpet looks.

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AVANT GARDE

Lady Gaga is a visionary, as proven by her avant garde red carpet looks!

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EAT UP!

The “Telephone” singer made history at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards by donning the infamous meat dress, which was designed by Franc Fernandez and styled by Nicola Formichetti.

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BORN TO TAKE RISKS

The Oscar winner also made jaws drop when she literally hatched out of an egg at the 2011 Grammy Awards.

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GOTH BUT MAKE IT FASHION

Gaga often channels punk rock vibes with a feminine touch.

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A TRUE CHAMELEON

The “You and I” singer dressed as her alter ego, Joe Calderone, at the 2011 VMAs.

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UNDER THE SEA

The blonde beauty went full Little Mermaid while performing “Applause” at the 2013 VMAs.

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GLAM WITH A TOUCH OF GAGA

While the Sopranos guest star has toned it down just a little, she always finds a way to make sure she remains true to herself – like by pairing bright red gloves with a glittery ball gown.

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PRINCESS VIBES

When Mother Monster had her Cinderella moment, she traded blue in for black.

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MET MOMENTS

Lady Gaga’s four outfit changes on the 2019 Met Gala red carpet was truly special.

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OUT AND ABOUT

The singer-turned-actress rocked a red lip and a pride parade shirt while carrying a box of pizza out and about in New York City in June 2019.

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DISCO QUEEN

Gaga looked like a disco ball – in the best way possible! – while attending the AT&T TV Super Saturday Night party in Miami in February 2020.

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SHE’S BEAUTY AND SHE’S GRACE

The 13-time Grammy Award winner was the definition of elegance in a strapless, shimmery gown while attending the House of Gucci premiere in Los Angeles in November 2021.

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BLACK AND WHITE

Gaga looked chic in a two-toned, black-and-white gown while posing on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards in Las Vegas in April 2022.

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THE BLUES

The Born This Way founder channeled her inner ‘50s songstress while performing at the Grammys in April 2022, donning a blue tea length dress and silver heels as she took the stage.

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SHE’S A STAR

Gaga arrived at the 2023 Oscars looking very glamorous in her elegant Versace gown, complimented by smoky eye makeup and a red lip. However, she stripped off all of her makeup for an emotional performance of “Hold My Hand” during the show.