On September 12, 2010, American singer Lady Gaga wore a dress to the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards made entirely out of raw beef. [1][2][3] Designed by Franc Fernandez and styled by Nicola Formichetti, the dress was condemned by animal rights groups, while named by Time as the top fashion statement of 2010.

Sep 21, 2023 · When Lady Gaga appeared at the 2010 MTV VMAs clad in flank steak, she managed to outdo even herself. Clare Thorp talks to the woman who inspired the look, with an earlier outfit of bacon boots...

Mar 27, 2024 · See Lady Gaga's most iconic fashion moments through the years, from her meat dress at the 2010 VMAs to her glamorous Versace gown at the 2023 Oscars.

Sep 12, 2020 · Created by designer Franc Fernandez and featuring a cowl neckline, a slashed-to-thigh hem and matching beef clutch bag, the “meat dress”, as it quickly became known, was an overnight sensation.

Jun 3, 2011 · LADY GAGA'S meat dress was a powerful political statement, rather than just another attention-grabbing outfit. The star says the look referred to a speech she made, The Prime Rib of America, which urged the US military not to discriminate against gay men and lesbians from serving in the army.

Apr 16, 2025 · The singer and actress has sported no shortage of flamboyant fashions, ranging from her meat dress at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards to her sheer Versace frock at the 2023 Oscars.

Nov 14, 2019 · Lady Gaga in the controversial meat dress, as at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. Photo: Mark Ralston / AFP

Sep 3, 2015 · Remember when Lady Gaga wore a raw meat dress to the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards and everyone thought it was probably the weirdest thing anyone has ever worn on the red carpet?

Mar 28, 2025 · Lady Gaga knows how to turn heads in show-stopping looks. Whether the “Shallow” singer — whose real name is Stefani Germanotta — is rocking a a meat dress or a massive couture ball gown, fans...

Mar 28, 2025 · One of Gaga’s most iconic looks was the meat dress she wore to the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. The frock consisted of 50 pounds of raw rib and steak. The “Born This Way” singer wore it in...