# Shredded Flag Fashion Miley Cyrus GAY Nightclub Performance in London Shocks Again By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2010-06-06 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-gay-nightclub References: [tinyurl](http://tinyurl.com/2wtdt3o) & [blog.zap2it](http://blog.zap2it.com/thedishrag/2010/06/miley-cyrus-on-faked-lesbian-kiss-get-over-it.html) The Miley Cyrus G.A.Y. nightclub performance in London on June 5 followed up her recent show in which she faked a lesbian kiss. Cyrus is no stranger to controversy, and has told her critics to "get over" the infamous fake kiss. Check out more shots from the Miley Cyrus G.A.Y. nightclub performance above, in which she wears a shredded Union Jack shirt and skintight cutout dress. Can Miley Cyrus be tamed? **Implications** - This Miley Cyrus performance employs shocking tactics and sexual appeal in order to garner attention. In a competitive marketplace, companies must learn to take risks and use shockvertising in order to gain recognition from consumers who are caught up in the busyness of everyday life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Shockvertising:** Using shocking tactics and sexual appeal to gain consumer attention and recognition. - **Competitive Marketplace:** The need for companies to take risks and differentiate themselves in order to stand out in a crowded market. - **Celebrity Controversy:** Leveraging the power of celebrity controversy to generate buzz and attention for brands and products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Incorporating shock and controversy into fashion designs to create a bold and attention-grabbing statement. - **Entertainment:** Using shock value and controversy in performances and events to capture audience attention and generate publicity. - **Advertising:** Utilizing shockvertising techniques and celebrity controversy in marketing campaigns to create buzz and increase brand awareness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebrity Pride Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-hippie-partnership.md) - [Queer Wool Runway Looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-wool-survive.md) - [Record-Breaking Drag Brunches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drag-brunch.md) - [Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks.md) - [Prideful Wrestling Gear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tna-wrestling.md) - [Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mwcurated.md) - [Singer-Centric Graphic Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/billie-eilish-capsule.md) - [Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-arts-club.md) - [Pride Month Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-shed-pride-month.md)