--- description: A look back at Lady Gaga's most iconic and outrageous red carpet moments, from the infamous meat dress to 'A Star Is Born.' title: Lady Gaga's 17 Most Out of This World Red Carpet Looks image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltae5e54e060ddb748/69894288096a943f2d6a448f/Lady-gaga-best-red-carpet-fashion.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  * [Newsfeed](/tag/time-section-newsfeed/) ## Newsfeed Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # 17 Times Lady Gaga's Red Carpet Style Was Out of This World  by [Cady Lang](/author/cady-lang/)  ## Cady Lang Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Updated: Dec 12, 2023 3:48 PM CUTPublished: Jan 3, 2019 4:37 PM CUT  Getty  by [Cady Lang](/author/cady-lang/)  ## Cady Lang Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Updated: Dec 12, 2023 3:48 PM CUTPublished: Jan 3, 2019 4:37 PM CUT While Lady Gaga’s show-stopping [turn as ingénue Ally ](http://time.com/5382763/a-star-is-born-review/ "undefined")in _A Star Is Born_ is generating major buzz this awards season, the pop star is a seasoned veteran when it comes to serving [hair, body and face](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01nGbIaT4Wk "undefined") on the red carpet. As fearless in her fashion sense as she is with her craft as an entertainer, Stefani Germanotta’s [red carpet looks](http://style.time.com/2012/11/15/fashion-favorites/ "undefined") function less as clothing and more as an extension of her performance art. From dramatic and theatrical looks during the early years of her career to the controversial fashion statements she’s made along the way (her raw meat dress and being carried into the Grammys in an egg carriage come to mind,) Gaga’s always known how to make an entrance on the red carpet. Case in point? The voluminous, show-stopping periwinkle custom Valentino Couture gown with a never-ending train that Gaga wore for the first major awards ceremony, the Golden Globes. As Lady Gaga takes on the red carpets of awards season 2019, here’s a look back at the most outrageous, over-the-top and out of this world looks that she’s worn from past to present.  TORONTO, ON - JUNE 21: Lady Gaga attends the press room at the 20th Annual MuchMusic Video Awards at the MuchMusic HQ on June 21, 2009 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage) George Pimentel—WireImage **2009 Much Music Video Awards** — Gaga turned heads in a dress made of hair by her own design label, Haus of Gaga. A poodle-inspired matching purse and a sleek, braid-adorned bob completed the look.  NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Singer Lady Gaga arrives at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on September 13, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) Michael Loccisano—Getty Images **2009 MTV VMAs –** Gaga brought the drama with a black Jean Paul Gaultier gown and Keko Hainswheeler neck brace.  LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Musician Lady Gaga arrives at the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) Jason Merritt—Getty Images  LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Singer Lady Gaga poses in the press room during the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) Kevork Djansezian—Getty Images **2010 Grammys** – Gaga wore Armani Privé for both her sparkling intergalactic pre-ceremony red carpet look and the geometric, origami-inspired outfit she wore after her performance.  NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 10: MáAáCÕs Viva Glam Spokesperson Lady Gaga walks the red carpet at AMFAR at Cipriani 42nd Street on February 10, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage for MAC Cosmetics) Kevin Mazur—2010 Kevin Mazur **2010 Amfar Gala** – Gaga took demure pearls to the next level with a pantless ensemble that included an embellished motorcycle jacket and matching hat and face makeup masterminded by Terence Koh and Nicola Formichetti in collaboration with Haus of Gaga.  LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: Lady Gaga attends The Brit Awards at Earls Court on February 16, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Jon Furniss/WireImage) Jon Furniss—WireImage **2010 Brit Awards** – Gaga resembled a three-tiered wedding cake in a white Francesco Scognamiglio dress.  Lady Gaga arrives at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on September 12, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Kevin Mazur—WireImage  LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 12: Singer Lady Gaga poses in the press room during the MTV Video Music Awards at NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on September 12, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) Frederick M. Brown—Getty Images **2010 MTV VMAs** – Gaga paid tribute to late designer and close friend Alexander McQueen with her pre-ceremony look; what really made headlines was her raw meat dress by Franc Fernandez.  LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 13: Singer Lady Gaga arrives at The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 13, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) Jason Merritt/TERM—Getty Images **2011 Grammys** – Gaga made an entrance not soon to be forgotten at the 2011 Grammy Awards when she was carried across the red carpet and into the ceremony in an egg held aloft by little monsters clad in latex.  Singer Lady Gaga dressed as "Jo Calderone" attends the 28th Annual MTV Video Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on August 28, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Steve Granitz—WireImage **2011 MTV VMAs** – Gaga stayed in character as her drag alter ego, the dapper Jo Calderone, for the majority of the 2011 MTV VMAs.  HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 22: Recording artist Lady Gaga attends the 87th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 22, 2015 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) Jason Merritt/TERM—Getty Images **2015 Oscars** – Gaga was avant garde high fashion at its best in a stunning Azzedine Alaia and red gloves at the 2015 Oscars Ceremony.  LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 15: Singer Lady Gaga attends The 58th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) Jason Merritt/TERM—Getty Images for NARAS **2016 Grammys** – Gaga paid tribute to the late, great David Bowie with a custom Marc Jacobs leotard and overcoat dress that called Ziggy Stardust to mind.  NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: Lady Gaga attends the "Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology" Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) Larry Busacca—Getty Images **2016 Met Gala** – Gaga ditched pants but added inches with a pair of extreme platform heeled boots that amped up the drama of her body-conscious, embellished Atelier Versace leotard and light-up blazer, keeping well within the theme of the Met Gala, “Manus x Machina: Fashion in the Age of Technology.”  LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Singer Lady Gaga attends The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) Jon Kopaloff—FilmMagic **2017 Grammys** – Gaga wore a croc-style crop top and a pair of leather hot shorts and pleather tall boots with towering stiletto heels.  VENICE, ITALY - AUGUST 31: Lady Gaga walks the red carpet ahead of the 'A Star Is Born' screening during the 75th Venice Film Festival at Sala Grande on August 31, 2018 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images) Vittorio Zunino Celotto—Getty Images **2018 Venice Film Festival** – Gaga confirmed that a star, indeed, was born, when she showed up to the 2018 Venice Film Festival in a pale pink Valentino Couture gown adorned with feathers and tiers and tiers of skirt.  BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 06: Lady Gaga attends the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 6, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) Frazer Harrison—Getty Images **2019 Golden Globes –** Gaga paid homage to [Judy Garland’s turn in 1954 _A Star is Born_](http://time.com/5495077/lady-gaga-golden-globes-a-star-is-born/ "undefined") with her lunar blue strapless gown with an immense train, a custom Valentino Couture look. At the 91st Academy Awards Gaga channeled Audrey Hepburn’s polished _Breakfast at Tiffany’s_ ensemble in a black Alexander McQueen gown and matching gloves, topping it off with a Tiffany Diamond worn by screen goddess herself in 1961.  Lady Gaga attends the 91st Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 24, 2019 in Hollywood, California. 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