# Early 2000s Homage Ensembles Katy Perry's MTV VMA Outfit Pays Tribute to Britney Spears Circa 2001 By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-08-25 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katy-perry-vma-outfit References: [ca.eonline](http://ca.eonline.com/news/572359/katy-perry-does-her-best-britney-spears-impression-in-denim-on-denim-dress-at-2014-mtv-vmas) & [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/08/24/katy-perry-mtv-vma-2014-britney-spears_n_5706205.html) Described as a "denim déjà vu" by E Online, Katy Perry's outfit at the 2014 [MTV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mtv-vma-whopper-meal) VMAs payed tribute to pop icon Britney Spears. The brunette beauty's custom [Versace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bratz) gown was inspired by Spears' [patchwork, denim look circa 2001](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubly-and-apple-bottoms) and was made that much better by Katy's date, rapper Riff Raff. While Katy Perry's corseted gown fit her flawlessly, Riff Raff channeled a cross between a young Justin Timberlake and Kevin Federline. This full-length jean look was paired with a black wig, blunt bangs and an opulent Medusa choker necklace that is signature to the Versace brand. When describing her ensemble, Katy tweeted the following before the VMAs began: "I must admit my outfit is a result of my love for nostalgia and my tumblr addiction." Image Credit: Jason Merritt, LUCY NICHOLSON, Getty Images, Huffington Post Canada ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celeb Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nostalgic Fashion:** Opportunities for brands to create modern interpretations of iconic fashion trends from the past. - **Celebrity Fashion Tributes:** Potential for designers to capitalize on the popularity of celebrities paying homage to iconic fashion moments. - **Social Media Influence:** Growing influence of social media platforms like Tumblr in shaping fashion choices and trends. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can create new lines that capture the nostalgia of iconic fashion moments. - **Celebrity Endorsements:** Opportunities for brands to collaborate with celebrities and create fashion tributes. - **Social Media Marketing:** Brands can leverage social media platforms to promote and sell nostalgic fashion trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebrity-Inspired Cartoon Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katy-perry-1.md) - [Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-90s-looks.md) - [Cowboy-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fw-2024.md) - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md) - [Socialite-Inspired Toy Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bratz.md) - [Music-Centric Branding Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mtv-video-music-awards1.md) - [Awards Show-Themed QSR Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mtv-vma-whopper-meal.md) - [Exclusive Y2K Party Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/y2k-noughties-era-experience.md) - [Nostalgic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/throwback-collection.md)