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Lorde Style: Charting the Dark Fashion Sense of this Breakout Star
By
FASHION Staff
Date April 2, 2014
With two Grammy awards, a list of hits, two FASHION covers and a beauty collaboration under her belt, Lorde (born Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O’Connor) has done more than most dream of at age twenty-two. With a distinctive love for anything black, and quirky witch-esque garments, Lorde’s style stands out in a sea of sequinned mini dresses and plunging jumpsuits.
This century’s answer to Wednesday Adams is all about goth vibes, as evidenced by her penchant for chunky Stella McCartney boots, vampy lips and black tipped nail art. Black on black on black seems to extend to the red carpet as well, with her many variations of the black suit and black sheer romantic dresses. Yet, recently, the singer introduced pastel colours into her wardrobe, such as in her dreamy 2017 MTV VMAs lilac Monique Lhuillier frock, transforming her into a perfect blend of princess and goth.
With Lorde’s storytelling songs and authentic sense of style, this New Zealand native has become a breathe of fresh air for music today. To celebrate her twenty-second birthday, we’ve rounded up her most iconic fashion moments. All hail Lorde and her reign as music royalty.
Lorde Most Iconic Fashion Moments
January 26, 2018 : Lorde attends MusiCares Person of the Year honoring Fleetwood Mac at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. She is wearing a Christian Dior dress,
Lorde Most Iconic Fashion Moments
November 16, 2017: Lorde wears an Alex Perry frock at the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards in Auckland, New Zealand
Lorde Most Iconic Fashion Moments
August 27, 2017: The singer attends the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards. She is wearing a Monique Lhuillier dress.
Lorde Most Iconic Fashion Moments
August 13, 2017 : Lorde performs during the 2017 Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. She is wearing an Elie Saab frock paired with Adidas sneakers.
Lorde Most Iconic Fashion Moments
June 15, 2017 : Singer Lorde visits The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in New York City.
Lorde Most Iconic Fashion Moments
May 21, 2017 : Lorde attends the 2017 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas in a vintage Levi’s outfit.
Lorde Most Iconic Fashion Moments
February 11, 2017 : Lorde attends Pre-Grammy Gala and Salute to Industry Icons in Los Angeles. She is wearing an Alex Perry dress.
Lorde Most Iconic Fashion Moments
May 2, 2016 : Lorde attends the “Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Met Gala in New York City. She is wearing a Valentino dress.
Lorde Most Iconic Fashion Moments
February 28, 2016 : Lorde wears a Monique Lhuillier outfit to the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills.
Lorde Most Iconic Fashion Moments
November 19, 2015 : Lorde wears to the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards in Auckland, New Zealand.
Lorde Most Iconic Fashion Moments
November 2, 2015 : Lorde attends the 12th annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards in New York City. She is wearing a Givenchy dress.
Lorde Most Iconic Fashion Moments
August 30, 2015 : Lorde wears a Mary Katrantzou dress to the Republic Records private Post-VMA celebration at Ysabel in West Hollywood.
Lorde Most Iconic Fashion Moments
May 4, 2015 : Lorde attends the “China: Through The Looking Glass” Met Gala in New York City. She is wearing a Calvin Klein dress.
Lorde Most Iconic Fashion Moments
March 6, 2015 : Lorde attends the Christian Dior show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2015/2016 in Paris
Lorde Most Iconic Fashion Moments
January 11, 2015 : Lorde attends the 2015 Golden Globe in a custom Narciso Rodriquez outfit
Lorde Most Iconic Fashion Moments
January 11, 2015 : Lorde attends the 16th Annual Warner Bros. and InStyle Post-Golden Globe Party in Beverly Hills.
Lorde Most Iconic Fashion Moments
November 30, 2014 : Lorde attends the world premiere of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 in London. She is wearing a Schiaparelli suit.
Lorde Most Iconic Fashion Moments
August 24, 2014 : Lorde rocks a at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California. She is wearing a Chanel outfit.
Lorde Most Iconic Fashion Moments
June 15, 2014 : Lorde attends the 2014 MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto.
Lorde Most Iconic Fashion Moments
April 10, 2014 : Lorde performs onstage at the 29th Annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at in New York City. She is wearing a Vionnet pink suit.
Lorde Most Iconic Fashion Moments
February 19, 2014 : Lorde wears a Tom Ford frock to the The BRIT Awards 2014 in London,
Lorde Most Iconic Fashion Moments
January 26, 2014 : Lorde sports a Balenciaga dress at the 56th GRAMMY Awards in Los Angeles.
Lorde Most Iconic Fashion Moments
January 25, 2014 : Lorde attends the Clive Davis Pre-Grammys gala with Taylor Swift. She is wearing a vintage Alaia dress.
Lorde Most Iconic Fashion Moments
December 6, 2013: Lorde poses in the press room at The “GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!” in Los Angele
Lorde Most Iconic Fashion Moments
December 1, 2013 : Lorde attends the 27th Annual ARIA Awards 2013 in Sydney, Australia.
Lorde Most Iconic Fashion Moments
November 11, 2013 : Lorde attends VH1 You Oughta Know In Concert in New York City.
Lorde Most Iconic Fashion Moments
November 5, 2013 : Lorde attends the Museum of Modern Art 2013 Film benefit: A Tribute To Tilda Swinton in New York City.
Lorde Most Iconic Fashion Moments
October 31, 2013 : Lorde attends the VEVO Halloween showcase at The Oval Space in London.
Lorde Most Iconic Fashion Moments
September 25, 2013 : Lorde Performs at the 98.7 FM’s Penthouse Party Pad at The Historic Hollywood Tower in Los Angeles.
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 has done more than most dream of at age twenty-two. With a distinctive love for anything black, and quirky witch-esque garments, Lorde’s style stands out in a sea of sequinned mini dresses and plunging jumpsuits.
This century’s answer to Wednesday Adams is all about goth vibes, as evidenced by her penchant for chunky Stella McCartney boots, vampy lips and black tipped nail art. Black on black on black seems to extend to the red carpet as well, with her many variations of the black suit and black sheer romantic dresses. Yet, recently, the singer introduced pastel colours into her wardrobe, such as in her dreamy 2017 MTV VMAs lilac Monique Lhuillier frock, transforming her into a perfect blend of princess and goth.
With Lorde’s storytelling songs and authentic sense of style, this New Zealand native has become a breathe of fresh air for music today. To celebrate her twenty-second birthday, we've rounded up her most iconic fashion moments. All hail Lorde and her reign as music royalty.
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