# Avant-Garde Fashion Lady Gaga's Style is ‘Walking Art' in ASOS Magazine By Ayman | Published 2009-04-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michelle-obama-lady-gaga-style-asos-magazine References: [awake-smile.blogspot](http://awake-smile.blogspot.com/2009/04/lady-gaga-on-asos-magazine-april-09.html) & [asos](http://www.asos.com/Womens-Magazine-Blogs/Cat/pgehtml.aspx?cid=6039) In addition to Michelle Obama's elegant style, fashionistas and fashion blogs are obsessed with the artistic and futuristic style of pop star Lady Gaga. After amusing and shocking us with her [zipper eye accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artsy-eyewear-collection) at her recent "American Idol" performance, Lady Gaga explains her style and passion for fashion in a cover story in the new April 2009 issue of ASOS Magazine. Lady Gaga explains, “In an abstract way I could say it was very New York, graphic, [avant-garde](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens)…” She continues, “My look is art. It’s meant to be [walking art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks) all the time. Even if I’m in something casual, the imagery is supposed to be powerful.” Lady Gaga was photographed by David Venni and styled by Cynthia Lawrence-John for the ASOS Magazine feature. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Artistic Fashion:** The trend of merging fashion with art presents opportunities for designers to create unique and visually striking pieces. - **Futuristic Style:** The growing popularity of futuristic fashion opens up possibilities for retailers to offer avant-garde clothing inspired by science fiction. - **Fashion as Performance:** The trend of fashion as performance art allows for innovative collaborations between designers and artists to create visually captivating experiences for audiences. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can tap into the avant-garde fashion trend by creating collections that push the boundaries of traditional apparel. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the demand for futuristic fashion by curating collections that cater to consumers seeking cutting-edge styles. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore collaborations with fashion brands to create show-stopping costumes and stage outfits that enhance performers' visual impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Offbeat Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asos-inspired-by.md) - [Artist-Inspired Game Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lady-gaga-1.md) - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md) - [Eclectic Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artsy-eyewear-collection.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md)