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Lady Gaga Wears Racy Giorgio Armani Bodysuit for 'American Idol' Performance

by Erin Donnelly (Subscribe to Erin Donnelly's posts)
Posted May 6th 2010 at 1:45PM  
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Lady Gaga Giorgio Armani body suit embroidered Chantilly lace crystal American Idol

Sketch of Lady Gaga's Giorgio Armani outfit for her performance on American Idol. Photo courtesy of Fox

Sorry, naysayers, but if loving Lady Gaga is wrong, we don't wanna be right.

And apparently Giorgio Armani agrees.

The Italian designer, who has designed costumes for the envelope-pushing pop star's concert tour, was the brains behind the racy head-to-toe bodysuit she wore while performing her single "Alejandro" on last night's "American Idol."

Bringing a welcome (albeit not exactly family-friendly) sartorial reprieve from Simon Cowell's boring black V-necks, Gaga took the stage in a spotlight-stealing silk mesh bodysuit accented with embroidered Chantilly lace and crystal and jet beading, paired with a Cher-ific silk organza cape and black patent stiletto boots.

"'American Idol' is a real modern phenomenon that has captured the public's imagination and delivers great drama," Armani said in a press release.

"It is fitting then that the show is to host another modern phenomenon who has proved to be fascinating, and whose every appearance is a piece of theater: Lady Gaga.


"Dressing Lady Gaga for the Grammy Awards, the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala, and now for 'American Idol' has been a very exciting project.

"To complement the spirit of Lady Gaga herself, I have let my imagination run free, and the outfit I have created for her for 'American Idol' is pure fantasy."

No kidding -- that outfit's the most over-the-top thing to hit the "Idol" stage since Adam Lambert.

Of course, the Gagster is no stranger to rocking the show's boat. In 2009 she performed "Poker Face" in a sexy black and silver corset.

We can't wait to see what the Double-G dream team comes up with next!


Meanwhile, check out Christina Aguilera's Gaga makeover.

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Sal, 5-06-2010, 8:42PM

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Sal

It's not about the costume. It's about the performance.
Mediocre at best. Song ain't that great either.

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monica, 5-06-2010, 9:03PM

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monica

This woman Lady Gaga is one of the ugliest women alive. The only thing making her popular is the fact she uses her body to do and get what she wants. She really can't sing, so what is really great about her. Other than her Jewish Nose. Please, it is all about the money and what money she has to use to get her a contract and popularity. She has nothing else.Oh I forgot, her naked body sells it all, that is called prostitution.

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CW, 5-06-2010, 10:36PM

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CW

Yes, because nobody could possibly like her for reasons you cannot see, understand, or identify with. You've got the whole world figured out.

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angelofshadows00, 5-06-2010, 10:54PM

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angelofshadows00

You obviously don't research your facts before you form your opinions. She's Italian. Your ignorant statement about her nose speaks volumes about you and how you view the world. I suppose you think people like Taylor Swift who have no originality whatsoever are true artists.

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monica, 5-06-2010, 9:03PM

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monica

she is prostituting her body out to make money. other than that it is about her Jewish contacts.

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Lisa, 5-06-2010, 9:16PM

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Lisa

Madona cant sing either... Gaga is using the same business plan.

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Debbie, 5-06-2010, 10:32PM

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Debbie

If I had her body, I'd only wear enough not to get arrested. At least would if I was her age. I'm a senior citizen and she's not really my musical taste but you got to give the girl credit for originality and style. Lighten up ladies and you'll live longer.

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Stephanie, 5-07-2010, 12:57AM

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Debbie, I LOVE you. When I was 18 I saw a "senior" woman driving a pink convertable caddy, wearing pink pants and a pink polka dot shirt. To top it off, under the pink scarf she wore to protect her hair was the most AMAZING pink bouffant I have ever seen!! At that moment I wish only to be her when I grew up, I am 30 now and still working up that kind of confidance. Bless you, I hope we can all grow to be so wonderful.

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Najah, 5-06-2010, 9:18PM

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Najah

lady gaga is the best! what makes her hot is that she's crazy and different and frankly if i could make all the millions she's making i'd do the same! nice voice too.

the rest of you with the negative comments are just jealous haters! keep doing what you're doing lady gaga!

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Jeremy, 5-06-2010, 9:21PM

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It was an amazing performance, and where do you biggots get off by saying she's jewish? She's 100% Italian. Come on people she's true talent, writes her own songs, doesn't lpsynch like most of today's performers, and she has artistic ability, yes she may not be the most gorgeous girl, but who are we to say all of hollywood has to be good looking????

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Stephanie, 5-07-2010, 1:05AM

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YES!! *jumping up and down* What is with the jewish comment? BTW a friend of mine told me he doesn't like to be called jewish, are you christianish? Exactly. Anywho, the woman is 100% Italian. Her real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta.. Does that sound JewISH?

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cavin scott, 5-06-2010, 9:40PM

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Lady GaGa is beautiful,sexy,talented and rich so why would she care what haters say about her,she is on top of the world.I like her.

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jessica, 5-06-2010, 9:30PM

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I've never heard her sing. She is pretty good. I thought the bodysuit was no worse than a lot of what I've seen in the last few years. She sounds like Madonna though. Why is that Madonna is now the mold that these girls are cutting themselves from these days? I liked Madonna, but seeing her in Christina and Lady GaGa kind of irritates me. The copy cat thing is the only thing that bothers me about her.

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LOU, 5-06-2010, 9:31PM

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THE YOU TUBE ON GAGA IS SO SICK WHY WOULD ANYONE PAY TO SEE A WITCH==WHY DONT THEY JUST GET RID OF HER, SHE DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO BE A LADY.SHE DRESSES NOT A SLOB AND LOOKS LIKE ONE ALSO...THERE ARE ALOT OF LADIES OUT THERE THAT KNOW HOW TO DRESS........

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MIcah, 5-06-2010, 9:34PM

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MIcah

I love Lady Gaga hated the outfit and didn't like the music either sorry...try again Lady I still support your creativity and Music

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John, 5-06-2010, 9:35PM

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John

Gaga is just a HoHo. I wonder if any of these so-called stars would be anything but trash without the theatrics. Too bad a good voice can't carry the show, but then again, maybe that's because she doesn't have a good voice? Get back out on your corner HoHo..................

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angelajnbg14, 5-06-2010, 9:46PM

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Lady GAG GAG, as I call her, is hideous looking and is an insult to women. Be yourself and if you can't, find something else to make a living at. She is a disgrace! Prostitute is very mild for what she represents. What ever happen to a thing called talent vocally? If you have to use other tactics like almost nude, leaving nothing to the imagination, might give it a second thought about your career choice. Just sayin'!

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lyn, 5-06-2010, 9:47PM

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ITS APPARANT WHY YOUNG PEOPLE ARE TOTALLY SCREWED UP. THEY THINK THIS CRAP IS TALENT LOL, MY DOG LOOKS BETTER AT LEAST IT KEEPS ITS FUR ON, WHAT A PIG. NO WONDER PEOPLE ARE WALKING AROUND WITH THE ASSES OUT HALF NAKED AND PAINTED LIKE A PIECE OF FURNITURE LOOK AT WHO THEY LOOK UP TO, ALL THESE MORONS. LOOKS LIKE SOME SORT OF MENTAL ILLNESS.

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Stephanie, 5-07-2010, 1:30AM

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And I suppose you are one of those people who thinks a renaissance painting is pornographic because they are nude. Get real, she shows less in that body suit than most high school girls do AT SCHOOL! I know I see them every day walking home when I pick up my kids. And she has a better body than most of them. SHOWMANSHIP people, it's ARMANI for pity sake.

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Wendell, 5-06-2010, 9:47PM

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This is the career path we will see develop. From Lady Ga Ga, to Lady So So, to Lady No Mo. Her theatrics are a cover for modest singing talent and some decent dancing talent, trying to achieve more than the talent alone could do.

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