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Lady Gaga: 35 Outrageous Outfits

Jimmy Kimmel Live!; July 28, 2011

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Our obsession with fascinators may have ended with the royal wedding but that didn't stop Lady Gaga from wearing this feathered hat that spells out Gaga, made by none other than designer Philip Treacy of Princess Beatrice fame.

Jimmy Kimmel Live!; July 28, 2011

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Gaga was only moderately edgy for her when she belted out ''Edge of Glory'' in an outdoor concert for Kimmel.

So You Think You Can Dance; July 27, 2011

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Despite appearances due to that hat, Lady Gaga was anything but militant when she guest-judged on the show and gave several dancers high praise on a particularly strong performance night.

Taichung, Taiwan; July 3, 2011

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It was another red-letter day for Lady Gaga as she was feted during Lady Gaga Day and received the key to the city while wearing a red pantsuit with leopard-print arms and more of her interesting headgear.

Taipei, Taiwan; July 4, 2011

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Things aren't always black or white with Lady Gaga, but her press conference at this Taiwan hotel definitely helped her make yet another fashion statement.

MuchMusic Video Awards; June 19, 2011

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No, the Smurfs movie didn't get moved up again. It's just Lady Gaga doing her thing in Ontario, Canada.

Late Show With David Letterman; May 23, 2011

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In trademark Gaga style and skimpiness — a leather jacket, a Zorro mask, and not much else — she chatted with David Letterman about the release of her Born This Way album, flirted with the host, ate a piece of paper with his questions on it, and declared that she was Batman.

Saturday Night Live; May 21, 2011

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In between killing it in sketches alongside host Justin Timberlake, Gaga took the stage like a commando... and kind of looked like one while she did it.

Madison Square Garden; Feb. 21, 2011

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While she may not be as holy as that nun's habit would imply, it's pretty clear what all Lady Gaga brings to the table.

The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards; Feb. 13, 2011

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After making her grand entrance in the egg that would be talked about for days, the singer picked up a slew of awards and switched to an outfit that showed off some of her other assets.

The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards; Feb. 13, 2011

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We sure hope that latex didn't chafe.

MTV Video Music Awards; Sept. 12, 2010

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Gaga wore this ''meat dress'' designed by Franc Fernandez to accept the award for Video of the Year. Who says performance art can't appeal to the meat-and-potatoes crowd?

The Brit Awards; Feb. 16, 2010

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Gaga or toilet brush holder?

The Brit Awards; Feb. 16, 2010

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A pair of skates — and maybe another leg of clothing — and she would have fit right in at an Olympic competition. Though that hair is probably not aerodynamic.

London; Dec. 5, 2009

You'd think that see-through outfit would have our full attention, but no. Wearing a hat like that so close to Christmas left us surprised Santa didn't come calling. Take a look at that shadow.

London; Dec. 5, 2009

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The artist got caught red-handed — but wearing little else.

13th Annual ACE Awards, New York; Nov. 2, 2009

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Yes, Madonna did the brassiere as outerwear decades ago, but leave it to Lady Gaga to give it a new twist... and a veil.

London; Feb. 28, 2010

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Claws célèbre: The singer rocks a massive headpiece shaped like a bedazzled lobster. Bib not included.

London; Feb. 27, 2010

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After performing in London, the singer channeled a superhero in this onesie. Did some evildoer attack her fishnets?

amfAR Gala, New York; Feb. 10, 2010

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Gaga put her own spin on the term ''pearly whites'' when she walked the red carpet wearing glued-on pearls, a jacket, and not much else.

2010 Grammy Awards: Backstage; January 31, 2010

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With a stalagmite headpiece and Ziggy Stardust makeup, Gaga certainly gave good awards-show poker face.

2010 Grammy Awards: Arrival; January 31, 2010

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For her stroll down the red carpet, she took us out of this world in a fantastical ensemble custom-designed by Giorgio Armani.

2010 Grammy Awards; January 31, 2010

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2010 GRAMMY AWARDS: PERFORMING, January 31

Gaga goes green with this sequined leotard that lets it all (almost) hang out.

MTV Video Music Awards; Sept. 13, 2009

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Making a grand entrance at the VMAs, Gaga was a showstopper in a Jean Paul Gaultier lace dress with a neck brace by Keko of London. Not pictured: Gaga's date for the night, Kermit the Frog.

MTV Video Music Awards; September 13, 2009

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The singer's dramatic performance of ''Paparazzi'' was one of the night's highlights, thanks in part to the wild fashion and the rather graphic (and bloody) ending.

MTV Video Music Awards; Sept. 13, 2009

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2009 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS: ACCEPTANCE SPEECH, September 13

Gaga accepted her VMA for Best New Artist in a head-to-thigh lace outfit only to pull off her mask to thank ''God and the gays.''

MTV Video Music Awards; Sept. 13, 2009

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It may be hard to see Gaga in this elaborate feather headpiece, but who else could pull off such an avant-garde look? The pop diva kept the rest of her outfit relatively demure in this slinky Jean Paul Gaultier sequin dress.

MTV Video Music Awards: Backstage; Sept. 13, 2009

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All smiles backstage after winning her award, Lady Gaga made yet another costume change — this time into Jean Paul Gaultier's space-age bodysuit and sparkly boots.

MTV Video Music Awards: After Party; Sept. 13, 2009

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Switching up her outfit for the after party, Gaga looked like an haute couture bride in her Gaultier gown and headpiece, which she crafted herself.

Germany; July 20, 2009

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The world's collective suspicion that Lady Gaga had descended from Janice the Muppet changed from ''likely'' to ''probable'' after she showed up for a German talk show interview swathed in a Kermit the Frog dress from French designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac.

Atlanta; April 9, 2009

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Lady Gaga's signature look, the bubble dress, is ''entirely inspired by a Hussein Chalayan piece,'' says the singer. ''The original dress is in a museum in London and worth millions of dollars. I created the 'Bubble 3000' with [her design team] Haus of Gaga, using a Thierry Mugler Lucite corset and plastic spheres.''

Florida; December 13, 2008

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Gaga often turns to French designer Mugler for inspiration: ''I've been wearing vintage Mugler since 2007. It's become an obsession of mine to find rare pieces.'' In return, Mugler lent Gaga one of his outfits for her ''Paparazzi'' music video.

London; April 20, 2009

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While her entire look might be hard for the average fan to copy, some of her trademarks (like the exaggerated baby-doll lips seen here) have trickled down. ''They do it better than I do sometimes!'' she insists.

Vancouver; March 18, 2009

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Keeping up her elaborate stream of costumes is a top priority for the singer: ''I spend all my money on wardrobe and props. I don't care about money.'' And when money isn't enough, what's a pop diva to do? ''I design, I handmake, I borrow — whatever it takes.''

London; April 20, 2009

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Don't expect Gaga's style to grow stale. ''My look evolves as I become more exposed to the world.'' One thing you won't see her in, though: ''I've worn flip-flops, but I throw them out. I can't live without high heels or fake eyelashes.''

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Tandra Barner