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October 11, 2011
Five Bjork Outfits That Make Lady Gaga Look Like Your Mom
The world is swarming with “Little Monsters,” and frankly, we’re concerned the Goddess of All Fashion Weirdness, Bjork, may have been left behind in the rush to cop Lady Gaga’s sex-robot-on-acid look. In celebration of Bjork's latest album, Biophilia, and her incredibly odd joie de style, we’re providing a handy refresher course of Bjork’s finest fashion moments.
By Carly Pifer
1. 2000 Golden Globes
With this look, Bjork said, "Okay, friends, given that I'm nominated for Best Actress, I guess you've convinced me to tone it down a little." And from far away she looks pretty restrained — demure, even — though her role in Lars von Trier’s Dancer in the Dark was anything but. Oh wait, that’s Michael Jackson’s face in sequins on her skirt. And why stop there? The only thing that goes better with Michael Jackson than small white boys are owls. More specifically, an owl-shaped treasure chest on a string. But she also wore a tube of polar bear that she presumably skinned herself before fashioning it into not a shrug, not a stole, but some kind of straightjacket/Saran Wrap thing. Finally, we get to her hair: Bjork, the red carpet is not a place to reference Coneheads.
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Commentarium (39 Comments)
I'm surprised you didn't mention the massive ginger wig she's donned for the new album + tour.
That bedazzled face is pretty flawless. I know what I'm wearing to the office christmas party..
The "conehead's" just a French twist, eh?
I've never understood all the hatred for the swan dress! I still think it is so beautiful and fun.
I remember thinking that at the time. "Ooh! Pretty!" And then everyone dogpiled on her like she was a crazy person.
I still think it's one of the most beautiful and striking things ever.
Big fan of the swan dress as well. She left eggs too? How cool is that?!
The swan dress has... pockets?
Who knew?
The world's first marsupial swan?
I love how her creativity never stops, from the inside out. Fearless creativity.
I agree with you. Jealous , boring people that are hating. Who the hell cares what she wears, why is it important? Do you.
The difference between her and Gaga is that Bjork looks happy to be there. Plus, how pretty was her hair in the swan dress picture?
I love Bjork and her swan dress, so I made a replica for halloween.
I have no idea why you think the last outfit is from Mexican inspiration (I'd love to know, really).
The biggest difference between Björk and Lady Gaga is that Björk dresses like that because she feels like it and she's going to do it and Gaga is like a little girl crying "look at me, look at me!"
Exactly!
top 5? i want a top 100. everyting björk wears is insanely fantastic and could not be worn by anyone else. she just owns all those crazy outfits.
personal favorite next to the swan dres is a full body dress covered in bells. like winona said on snl "everything is music"
Awww.. Bjork is adorable.
If Zooey Deschanel is "adorkable" can Bjork be "Bjorkable"?
I'd Bjork her.
Superb, she is living art.
Ha, this article was trying to put a grey tint on the creativity of Bjork's costuming. Unfortunately, you can see via all the comments that many people understand the beauty of her personality and the real artistry of what she does and how she portrays herself. She's great, the end.
The article is supposed to be funny... I think it's pretty obvious the author has a profound knowledge and respect for Bjork.
hmmmm i didn't feel that way.
I love how quick people are to tell writers what they meant, or what they were thinking when they wrote something. Lotta psychics running around on comment boards.
to each their own.
ditto
one good song in 20 years - 'army of me'. the rest - crap.
I remember thinking..."Oh - Leda and the Swan - how wonderful."
Bjork is my muse.
That McQueen outfit is just divine. Gorgeous. I want.
Yup, Bjork's the real deal. I think the most important difference between her and gaga as someone sort of mentioned is that she's lighthearted about it all. She's not trudging around just begging to be gawked at. Bjork probably wears this shit when she's vacuuming.
I saw Bjork once in concert, it was the giant ACL music festival, paid like 200.00 for a three day pass, saw her on Friday night and that was it, I'd seen enough, I was done! Love Bjork!!! thanks for photos I can save in my archive :)
Without Bjork, you'd have nothing to write about. You have nothing to write about anyway. Pity.
Chaquita Banana?
Unlike Lady Gaga, Bjork always seems to be having fun with what she's wearing. There's more of a sense of humor and/or exuberance. Love her.
WTF IS A LADY GAGA??
Bjork is the original. No one can top her. Lady Gaga isnt even 1% amazing as Bjork is. All Lady Gaga does is copy others style.
you write horrible, you do not understand what representing bjork clothes, and frankly I'm tired of comparisons to Lady shit and bjork ¬¬ .I.
ya,bjork is really interesting,i bought all of her albums, was a little bit dissapointed about her seventh?! album,her last album Biophellia was a bit of a let down. when is the next album coming out?
The only thing that goes better with Michael Jackson than small white boys are owls.? Oooh how funny!! So original and witty. Ive never ever heard a joke about Michael Jackson liking little boys before. You really should write pointless reviews about peoples outfits for some shite little website nobody knows exists!! Oh wait. You do.