Lady Gaga began her career in New York performing in theater and writing songs for other artists before being discovered by Akon. She was signed to Interscope Records in 2007 where she worked on her debut album "The Fame", which helped launch her to international fame. Gaga is known for her unique and provocative outfits, which she conceptualizes herself with input from stylists. Notable designers who have created outfits for her include Versace, Armani, and Alexander McQueen. While details are limited, her elaborate costumes and performances are largely funded through revenue from her tours and album sales.

1. Lady Gaga

2. When & how did her career begin?
Gaga was born and raised in Manhattan, where she initially performed in
theatre and in high school plays. Before she was discovered by Akon, Lady
Gaga wrote songs for other artists. She was briefly signed by Def Jam Records
in 2005, but was then dropped. She started working at Interscope Records in
2007, writing songs for other artists like Britney Spears, The Pussycat Dolls
and New Kids on the Block. Akon discovered her at her burlesque show and
signed her to his label under the Interscope umbrella (Kon Live), she then
worked on her album “The Fame” through 2007 and 2008 which began to
make her internationally noticed.

3. Who creates her outfits and
concepts?
The meat dress that Lady Gaga
wore to the 2010 MTV music
video awards was designed
Franc Fernandez and styled by
Nicole Formitchetti. It was
named the “top fashion
statement of 2010” by Time.
Other designers that have
designed outfits/accessories
for Gaga include:
• Versace
• Giorgio Armani
• Ligia Morris
• Alexander McQueen
Gaga dreams up all the
concepts herself, acting
instinctively and sometimes
going against the advice from
her team. Occasionally she
will take direction from
stylists in regards to outfits,
but she still has the most say
in all of the decisions.

4. How does she fund her outfits?
Information about how Lady Gaga’s outfits is
very limited on the internet, but from small
pieces of information I have inferred that her
costumes, props, make up etc. are funded by the
money made from her tours and album sales.

5. Lady Gaga’s fans
Lady Gaga’s fans are referred to as “little monsters” because of the way they crawl and
scream during Gaga’s performances. Lady Gaga was once named “mother monster”
by a fan in Chicago and the name has stuck. The international symbol is a “monster
claw” made with the fans’ hands during her shows.
One of her fans said this about Lady Gaga:
Describe Lady Gaga in three words.
Beautiful, emotional and outgoing.
What does Gaga mean to you?
I love her and the way she dresses.
Another fan said:
Describe Lady Gaga in three words.
Genius, icon, goddess.
What does Gaga mean to you?
To have the courage to be yourself, without any prejudice or fear to express yourself.

6. 3 shocking outfits

7. Lady Gaga’s views
Lady Gaga is in full support of gay rights and
often voices her opinion where she feels
necessary. Gaga appeared at Europride, an
event dedicated to LGBT pride, held in Rome.
She criticised the intolerant state of gay rights in
many European countries.