Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, and Addison Rae: Lady Gaga's Los Angeles Show Was Pure Fashion Mayhem
Fresh off announcing her forthcoming single 'The Subway' and accompanying mini tour, Chappell Roan opted for a look that nodded to her own catalog. She wore a maxi shirtdress printed with a graffiti-covered statue—'I love you,' 'AMOR' inside a heart, and an anarchy symbol all scratched onto the trompe l'oeil figure. The dress featured a large rip from Chappell's midriff to her thigh, showing off a pair of black underwear that appeared to say 'hot to go,' the title of one of her most popular songs. She accessorized with a small wire bag from Haricot Vert, decorated with custom charms.
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Rodrigo, meanwhile, opted for a lowkey look in a cropped red and white checked crop top with a gathered hem and puff sleeves, which matched her red lip. She paired the shirt with high-waisted black jeans and heeled black boots that would make Gaga proud.
Gabbriette also stayed true to her style in a black halter minidress with a drop waist and open back. She added a pair of black sequined Daccori mules, frameless eyeglasses, and a black shoulder bag.
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