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Madonna’s most iconic tour outfits

Published 2:50 AM EDT, Tue October 17, 2023
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Madonna took the stage in a Versace bodysuit on the first night of "The Celebration Tour" in London, UK.
Madonna took the stage in a Versace bodysuit on the first night of "The Celebration Tour" in London, UK.
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The first night's outfit changes included an update to Madonna's famed cone bra, designed by Jean Paul Gaultier.
The first night's outfit changes included an update to Madonna's famed cone bra, designed by Jean Paul Gaultier.
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Madonna's takes on religious iconography, like this halo headpiece, have been a constant throughout her career.
Madonna's takes on religious iconography, like this halo headpiece, have been a constant throughout her career.
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Madonna in a sheer lace veil and lace-up thigh-high boots on the first night of "The Celebration Tour."
Madonna in a sheer lace veil and lace-up thigh-high boots on the first night of "The Celebration Tour."
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Madonna donned a lacy bustier, chains and a crucifix in this nod to her 1980s style.
Madonna donned a lacy bustier, chains and a crucifix in this nod to her 1980s style.
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"The Celebration Tour" marks Madonna's first tour dates since early 2020.
"The Celebration Tour" marks Madonna's first tour dates since early 2020.
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During her first national tour, 1985's "The Virgin Tour," the Queen of Pop donned her typical style at the time: a layered look including a bold jacket, lace leggings and beaded accessories.
During her first national tour, 1985's "The Virgin Tour," the Queen of Pop donned her typical style at the time: a layered look including a bold jacket, lace leggings and beaded accessories.
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This all-white ensemble from 'The Virgin Tour" referenced her provocative performance at the 1984 MTV Video Music Awards, where she writhed on the ground in a wedding dress.
This all-white ensemble from 'The Virgin Tour" referenced her provocative performance at the 1984 MTV Video Music Awards, where she writhed on the ground in a wedding dress.
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Madonna wore a corset, along with fishnet tights, during the "Who's That Girl" tour in 1987.
Madonna wore a corset, along with fishnet tights, during the "Who's That Girl" tour in 1987.
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This flamenco-inspired look worn by Madonna during the "Who's That Girl" tour resembles her dress from the "La Isla Bonita" music video.
This flamenco-inspired look worn by Madonna during the "Who's That Girl" tour resembles her dress from the "La Isla Bonita" music video.
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One of Madonna's most iconic looks, the pink satin <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fstyle%2Farticle%2Fmadonna-cone-bra-remember-when%2Findex.html" target="_blank">cone bra</a>, was designed by Jean-Paul Gaultier for her "Blond Ambition" tour in 1990.
One of Madonna's most iconic looks, the pink satin cone bra, was designed by Jean-Paul Gaultier for her "Blond Ambition" tour in 1990.
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This sequined and beaded fringed corset look was also designed by Gaultier for the tour.
This sequined and beaded fringed corset look was also designed by Gaultier for the tour.
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This beaded bra and headdress for 1993's "The Girlie Show" tour was designed by Dolce & Gabbana.
This beaded bra and headdress for 1993's "The Girlie Show" tour was designed by Dolce & Gabbana.
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Gautier returned to designing looks for Madonna's 2001 "Drowned World" tour, including this edgy tartan kilt.
Gautier returned to designing looks for Madonna's 2001 "Drowned World" tour, including this edgy tartan kilt.
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Madonna entered her cowgirl era in 2000, wearing leather chaps in the music video for "Don't Tell Me," and again on the "Drowned" tour the following year.
Madonna entered her cowgirl era in 2000, wearing leather chaps in the music video for "Don't Tell Me," and again on the "Drowned" tour the following year.
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Madonna's "Re-Invention" tour took place in 2004 and included Marie Antoinette-inspired pieces. Stella McCartney, Christian Lacroix and Karl Lagerfeld designed looks for the tour.
Madonna's "Re-Invention" tour took place in 2004 and included Marie Antoinette-inspired pieces. Stella McCartney, Christian Lacroix and Karl Lagerfeld designed looks for the tour.
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Madonna wore this masculine, 1970s-throwback look during her "Confessions" tour in 2006.
Madonna wore this masculine, 1970s-throwback look during her "Confessions" tour in 2006.
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Madonna performs in an equestrian-inspired look during "Confessions."
Madonna performs in an equestrian-inspired look during "Confessions."
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Madonna in a sheer top, fishnet stockings and top hat during the "Sticky & Sweet" tour in 2008.
Madonna in a sheer top, fishnet stockings and top hat during the "Sticky & Sweet" tour in 2008.
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Madonna's "MDNA" tour in 2012 included cheerleader and marching band ensembles.
Madonna's "MDNA" tour in 2012 included cheerleader and marching band ensembles.
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Fingerless gloves and a thigh holster completed this all-black look at the "MDNA" world tour.
Fingerless gloves and a thigh holster completed this all-black look at the "MDNA" world tour.
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During the "MDNA" tour, Madonna wore this modern reinterpretation of Gautier's cone bra from her early 1990s "Blonde Ambition" tour.
During the "MDNA" tour, Madonna wore this modern reinterpretation of Gautier's cone bra from her early 1990s "Blonde Ambition" tour.
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Madonna leading her backup dancers dressed as nuns for the "Rebel Heart" tour in 2016.
Madonna leading her backup dancers dressed as nuns for the "Rebel Heart" tour in 2016.
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Shimmering fringe during the "Rebel Heart" tour.
Shimmering fringe during the "Rebel Heart" tour.
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For the Madame X tour, Madonna's titular alter-ego donned an eyepatch. The tour was documented in a concert film released by Paramount+.
For the Madame X tour, Madonna's titular alter-ego donned an eyepatch. The tour was documented in a concert film released by Paramount+.
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