Style Tribe: Miley Brings Out Brooklyn’s Bangerz
Photo: Amy Lombard
Saturday night, Miley Cyrus slid down a giant tongue to land on the Barclays Center stage — the same spot where, at last summer’s VMAs, she twerked her way to a new level of celebrity.
“This place looks familiar,” she shouted to the crowd, as she took the stage wearing a red-sequined crop top, high-waisted bikini bottoms, feathery wings, and white cowboy boots. “You guys are actually the first time I’ve actually had a genuine smile on my face in about a week,” she told fans (her dog, Floyd, was reportedly killed by a coyote on Tuesday). “Barclays, thank you for having me back.”
The sold-out crowd went wild. And they were decked out in looks worthy of Cyrus herself, ranging from the long-ago country girl to Cali boho to stoner to Bangerz glam. Click ahead for short-shorts, high socks, Bulls jerseys, pot leaves, lots of tongues, and of course, tiny buns galore.
Alyssa Santacroce and Brittany Sullivan What were you thinking when you got dressed tonight? Brittany Sullivan: Miley is fucking crazy, and she d...
Alyssa Santacroce and Brittany Sullivan What were you thinking when you got dressed tonight? Brittany Sullivan: Miley is fucking crazy, and she does her and doesn’t care what people think about her, so we did exactly what we wanted to do. We did exactly what she would do. Alyssa Santacroce: I shopped on Etsy.com and got the earrings and the nail decals. We went to the nail place and they were like, You really want us to put these on your nails? And we were like, Hell fucking yeah, we’re going to see Miley Cyrus, and we don’t care: We want her face on our nails. And we have her face on our ears. We will have the best night of our life in about a half an hour.
Chandler Vandersteen Tell me about your hair. I work at a salon, so it was pretty easy to do. The stylist did it for me. I got my color done a fe...
Chandler Vandersteen Tell me about your hair. I work at a salon, so it was pretty easy to do. The stylist did it for me. I got my color done a few days ago for this. Which Miley phase were you going for? Cunty. Very cunty. And how did you accomplish cunty? Definitely the hair, dark lips, glasses. And your jacket? I got it at Opening Ceremony; it’s my favorite jacket ever. This is made by a designer in Brooklyn, Gerlan Jeans. What is your favorite Miley look? When she is more hipster, Led Zeppelin, dark lips, just super-chill.
Katherine Konop and Cydnee Klein How did you end up in hot-dog costumes? Cydnee Klein: Well, Miley is known for hot-dog costumes, so when we saw ...
Katherine Konop and Cydnee Klein How did you end up in hot-dog costumes? Cydnee Klein: Well, Miley is known for hot-dog costumes, so when we saw it on Instagram, we went on Amazon and automatically ordered it. Do you guys dress up a lot when you go to shows together? Katherine Konop: This is our first concert together, so we had to go big or go home. We were thinking about things that she wore, and we could wear a "23" jersey — but that’s, like, not fun. Cydnee Klein: We have other shirts under it, with crazy cats, because she’s known for cats. Will you do a costume change? Yeah, when it gets too hot. Hopefully someone who works for her will be like, You guys are crazy; come meet Miley.
Roman Shusterman "Someone has to be solidly behind Miley, not just as entertainment but politically and everything else. She is a good role ...
Roman Shusterman "Someone has to be solidly behind Miley, not just as entertainment but politically and everything else. She is a good role model — if people believe in freedom of expression and freedom of speech, and also women’s rights, she’s a good role model."
Jimmy Byron and Sarah Holcomb What brings you out to the show tonight? Jimmy Byron: Because Miley is amazing, and we heard the show is really ama...
Jimmy Byron and Sarah Holcomb What brings you out to the show tonight? Jimmy Byron: Because Miley is amazing, and we heard the show is really amazing. I got the tickets for my birthday, back in November, as the pre-sale. I’m a huge fan. I love her so much. What is your favorite song? “Bangerz” or “Love Money Party.” Does she inspire your style? Yeah, she’s crazy, and that’s what I want to be. Tell me about the inspiration for your outfits. We just wanted to be unique and different from everybody else, and that’s why we made our own shirts. This is puff paint on the headbands? Yeah.
Carden Nicholle Intile What brings you out tonight? I love Miley. I just think it is amazing how she went from this Disney star to herself — she ...
Carden Nicholle Intile What brings you out tonight? I love Miley. I just think it is amazing how she went from this Disney star to herself — she doesn’t care about anything, and I just admire that. She makes lots of publicity off of that. And that’s what being famous is all about. How did you decide what you were going to wear? Well, of course I’m wearing a marijuana belly-button ring, and, of course, I’m wearing a marijuana shirt because that’s just her shit, and this jacket I got in the city. Are you in solidarity with her on her pot smoking? I think it’s okay. If you’re having fun, that’s what life is about; if drugs do that, go ahead, smoke a blunt.
Jennifer Labia, Ashley Nicol, Alana Pepe, and Brianna Carroll How did you decide what you were going to wear tonight? In the "23" music...
Jennifer Labia, Ashley Nicol, Alana Pepe, and Brianna Carroll How did you decide what you were going to wear tonight? In the "23" music video, she wears the Bulls and the Jordans. When we decided we were going to the concert together, we were like, We have to match. Do you often match? No, [only for] concerts, special occasions. Have you seen Miley before? No. It is like a dream that is coming true. Why? Because Hannah Montana, when I was a young girl — I loved her.
Corey Smith Tell me about your eyebrows. Normally I just do them regular: I shave them off and draw them on. I wanted to do something bold, and f...
Corey Smith Tell me about your eyebrows. Normally I just do them regular: I shave them off and draw them on. I wanted to do something bold, and fun, and exciting. You got to let go for Miley. Do you do makeup professionally? I am; I’m a makeup artist. Where did you get your shirt? I got my shirt from Jeffree Star's clothing line. I’ve had it for a little while, and I was going through my closet, saying, What am I going to wear to Miley? And I saw this shirt, and I said, I need to look no further.
Sarah Graham How did you get dressed tonight? I wanted to look like Miley Cyrus. Something she would wear. I knew I needed leather and then this ...
Sarah Graham How did you get dressed tonight? I wanted to look like Miley Cyrus. Something she would wear. I knew I needed leather and then this dope hat, because Miley Cyrus is dope — she wears hats like these. Red lipstick, because she always wears red lipstick, and then a varsity jacket. I was originally going to write "23" on the back, but then I didn’t want to ruin my jacket. Where did you find your top? I got it at Urban Outfitters — I have had it for a while. I borrowed the skirt from a friend.
Andrea Licostie What were you thinking when you got dressed? I was thinking gangster. She’s, like, swagged out, so I’m going to wear my high-top ...
Andrea Licostie What were you thinking when you got dressed? I was thinking gangster. She’s, like, swagged out, so I’m going to wear my high-top Nikes, and rock a hat and just be crazy. When I think of Miley I think of a badass bitch. What’s your favorite song on the album? I’d have to say "FU," because I can relate to it. And "YOLO" is just the whole definition of "you only live once," and it’s Miley.
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Sarah Reinold You actually look like Miley — do you get that? Well, today I did. Somebody stopped me and they were like, “How long has it taken t...
Sarah Reinold You actually look like Miley — do you get that? Well, today I did. Somebody stopped me and they were like, “How long has it taken to record your album?” And I said, “Don’t ask me any questions; my dog just died.” Were they serious? No, no — they totally knew I was going to the concert. But she’s such an inspiration just to be who you are. That’s why I cut my hair like her.
Luzcelly Nunez What were you thinking when you got dressed? Very Miley. My friend helped me; we got the crop top. I have the tongue, I have the 2...
Luzcelly Nunez What were you thinking when you got dressed? Very Miley. My friend helped me; we got the crop top. I have the tongue, I have the 23, I have the album Bangerz, I have the weed flag, and, of course, the wrecking ball and gold glitter. I had this hat for a while and it was just perfect for the occasion, because she is always turning it up. I bought this yesterday, the outfit, so it was pretty quick.
Ashlin Leen, Isabelle Graj, and Carolyn Meaney What were you thinking when you got dressed tonight? Isabelle Graj: Miley. When she went to SNL sh...
Ashlin Leen, Isabelle Graj, and Carolyn Meaney What were you thinking when you got dressed tonight? Isabelle Graj: Miley. When she went to SNL she was wearing a skirt like this and I thought, Oh my God, I should definitely wear this tonight. Ashlin Leen: I just thought, What’s her basic? What does she wear a lot? I went for her more boho phase. Carolyn Meaney: I’m in, like, cowboy girl. Isabelle Graj: That’s so funny actually — we’re all in different ages of Miley Cyrus.
Irene Belenova What were you thinking when you got dressed? I was trying to think about Miley’s general Instagram style, not just her music-video...
Irene Belenova What were you thinking when you got dressed? I was trying to think about Miley’s general Instagram style, not just her music-video style but also how she dresses for fans. How would you describe her Instagram style? It’s very laid-back, almost tomboy-ish, but in a really L.A., really laid-back way. She focuses a lot on the culture of sports jerseys, jammies. I put together her stagewear plus what she wears for herself. These are the same shoes, Prada, as [she wears in] “We Can’t Stop.”
April Brassard What do you love about Miley? That she is very empowering to girls and women — sort of like, “It’s my mouth; I can say what I want...
April Brassard What do you love about Miley? That she is very empowering to girls and women — sort of like, “It’s my mouth; I can say what I want to.” I love that she’s a rebel but also a lovable wild child. What were you thinking about when you got dressed? I have wanted to get her haircut for long time, but my hairstylist said I would hate it, because my hair is really wavy, so it probably wouldn’t work, especially if I grew it out. So this is what I can do to look like her. And then I wanted to wear bright California colors, because I’m actually hoping to move to L.A. and that’s where she lives and that’s what she represents.
Stephanie Davis What brings you out? The tickets were actually my birthday gift. I’ve liked her since Hannah Montana. Have you ever been to a Mil...
Stephanie Davis What brings you out? The tickets were actually my birthday gift. I’ve liked her since Hannah Montana. Have you ever been to a Miley show? No, never. What do you expect? A spectacle.
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Mason O'Sullivan What brings you out tonight? I just came for the food. No — Miley, definitely Miley. She just represents that part of everyone t...
Mason O'Sullivan What brings you out tonight? I just came for the food. No — Miley, definitely Miley. She just represents that part of everyone that says, Fuck it: Do what you want and be who you are. She’s empowerment; that’s what she is. What were you thinking when you got dressed? I put on a little muscle recently, so I definitely want to wear a tank top, and the colors popped. I actually got this custom-made on Venice Beach on a trip to L.A. recently.
Maya Getachew and Amal Omar What were you thinking when you got dressed? Maya Getachew: We wanted to look Miley-ish, and we decided on Miley buns...
Maya Getachew and Amal Omar What were you thinking when you got dressed? Maya Getachew: We wanted to look Miley-ish, and we decided on Miley buns, and red lipstick, because that’s her signature look. How did you become Miley fans? Amal Omer: Ever since Hannah Montana. And then when Bangerz came out we were obsessed; it was really different and it was so not Hannah, but it was her, grown-up, we loved it. What did you think of the VMAs? Amal Omer: At first I was scared, but then I realized she was growing up, and she’s just an awesome person.
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Alyssa Acquaviva Where did you get your hat? I got it on Etsy, because it was funny and because it’s true. Someone found it for me and was like, ...
Alyssa Acquaviva Where did you get your hat? I got it on Etsy, because it was funny and because it’s true. Someone found it for me and was like, You need this. And I was like, Yes, I definitely do. What is your favorite Miley look? When she wore the green sparkly Marc Jacobs dress — that was my absolute favorite thing she’s ever worn. Ever.
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