Lady Gaga & Beyoncé

Recreating the Iconic looks from the Telephone Duo 

Lady Gaga and Beyoncé’s Telephone music video gave us one of the most iconic pop duos of the 2000s. Their bold fashion choices and unforgettable looks continue to inspire Halloween costumes, fan recreations, and editorial shoots. From the start of their careers, both artists have been recognized as fashion icons—fearless, trendsetting, and always ahead of the curve.

Lady Gaga made headlines with her raw meat dress at the 2010 VMAs—an unforgettable look that cemented her status as a fearless fashion icon.

  

Beyonće was a fashion icon as early as her Destiny Child Day, even though she her title Queen of Pop, she have always been that Cowgirl. 

Their Telephone music video remains iconic to this day—and fans were thrilled when it was hinted that the story might continue. Some are so inspired, they’ve even created their own versions of the American flag look for Halloween costumes.

Let’s break down the outfits, starting with Lady Gaga’s first look in the video: the bold black-and-white striped dress. The horizontal stripes emphasize her body’s width, while the exaggerated shoulders create a powerful, dramatic entrance for her character.

The wide stripes and exaggerated shoulders make a powerful entrance. To recreate it, look for a horizontal striped dress and cat-eye sunglasses—both can be found affordably on resale platforms like Poshmark and eBay.

         

Beyoncé enters in a striking yellow latex dress and matching hat, standing out against the darker-toned dinner guests. The look demands attention—and gets it.

While harder to find, similar versions of the dress and hat are available on Amazon for under $100, and her bold sunglasses can be found on eBay for under $10.

Later, the duo appears in flowy, desert-ready outfits from Emilie Pirlot’s 2009 collection. With signature face mesh detailing, these pieces add a layer of irony—symbolizing mourning for the poisoned guests they just left behind.

Fans are still waiting for the hinted continuation of this story. Until then, recreating these iconic looks is the ultimate tribute to the pop queens’ unforgettable style.

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