# Fruity Concert Costumes Kooky Performance Wear, From Katy Perry to MIA By Christina Butty | Published 2009-05-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutesy-concert-costumes-sweet-performance-gear-worn-by-katie-perry-and-othe References: [nydailynews](http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/fashion/galleries/uh__what_wackiest_concert_gear/uh__what_wackiest_concert_gear.html#ph32) While some performers choose [skimpy, sexy performance outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection) Katy Perry chooses cutesy fun concert wear. She is not the only one, many other celebs are going the whimsical route instead of going for the sexy thing, which is pretty overdone. See gallery to see some of the best examples of sweet, [cutesy concert clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackpink-and-fragment), from Katy Perry, MIA and Andre 3000. **Implications** - Carmen Miranda was the first major entertainer to turn fruit into a fashion statement, and modern pop stars are translating this [whimsical look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025) into a fruity aesthetic that resonates with today's audience. Musicians can keep this look fresh by wearing costumes that are fun, spirited and even a bit cheeky. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Whimsical Concert Clothing:** Musicians can capture the attention of audiences by wearing fun, spirited, and cheeky concert clothing. - **Fruity Aesthetic:** Turning fruit into a fashion statement can create a fresh and whimsical look for performers. - **Kooky Performance Wear:** Celebrities like Katy Perry and MIA are embracing cutesy and fun concert wear instead of traditional sexy outfits. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Music:** Musicians and performers can explore new opportunities by incorporating whimsical concert clothing into their stage presence. - **Fashion:** Designers can draw inspiration from the fruity aesthetic in creating unique and playful fashion statements. - **Entertainment:** Entertainers can tap into the trend of kooky performance wear to captivate audiences with unconventional and fun outfits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beautifying Pre-Concert Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/break-in-case-of-glamergency.md) - [Celebrity-Inspired Cartoon Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katy-perry-1.md) - [Unique Long-Lasting Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rave-and-festival-fashion.md) - [Pop Culture Candy Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/album-art-packaging.md) - [LED-Infused Festival Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinsel-arcade.md) - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md) - [Toaster Pastry Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poptarts-mascot-costume.md) - [Playful Animal-Themed Cotton Candy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluffee-floss.md) - [Fur-Adorned Celebrity Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doja-cat-1.md)