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March 6, 2015

A Request: Can Everyone Dress As Weird As Björk?

By Allison P. Davis

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Every time a young musician puts on a meat dress or some other totally bizarre ensemble, let’s hope she whispers thanks to Björk. Since the early ‘90s, Björk has given us mind-boggling, awesomely bizarre outfits that have transformed and expanded the boundaries of music and fashion.

From her wacky red-carpet looks to full-on WTF stage costumes, Björk has managed to push the envelope without it feeling like a gimmick or the posturing of a try-hard. Her taste for out-there dressing seems to come from a place of artistic fulfillment — filled with gravity-defying headpieces, extensive sequins, and other gloriously weird shit.

To honor her new MoMA retrospective (and the release of new album Vulnicura), we’ve pulled together highlights of Björk’s fashion from stage and red carpet. From that infamous Marian Pejoski swan dress, to custom pieces by Walter Van Beirendonk, click through our slideshow of Bjork’s everything-bending style.

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June 6, 2015 Where: Performing at Governors Ball Music Festival in New York City. Photo: Taylor Hill/FilmMagic
March 11, 2014 Where: At JFK Airport. Photo: infusny-274/© Elder Ordonez
July 13, 2013 Where: Performing at RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest. Photo: Mark Horton/2013 Mark Horton
June 15, 2013 Where: Performing at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. Photo: Jeff Kravitz/2013 Jeff Kravitz
July 8, 2012 Where: Performing at the Roskilde Festival. Photo: Rob Ball/2012 Rob Ball
May 21, 2012 Where: At the Webby Awards in New York City. Photo: Jamie McCarthy/2012 WireImage
September 11, 2011 Where: Performing in Newport, Isle of Wight. Photo: JSN Photography/2011 JSN Photography
September 20, 2010 Where: At a private dinner hosted by AnOther Magazine to celebrate Bjork's cover in London. Photo: Dave M. Benett/2010 Dave M... September 20, 2010 Where: At a private dinner hosted by AnOther Magazine to celebrate Bjork's cover in London. Photo: Dave M. Benett/2010 Dave M. Benett
June 1, 2010 Where: At the closing of Marina Abramovic's 'The Artist is Present' hosted by Givenchy in New York City. Photo: Charles Eshelman/20... June 1, 2010 Where: At the closing of Marina Abramovic's 'The Artist is Present' hosted by Givenchy in New York City. Photo: Charles Eshelman/2010 Charles Eshelman
November 14, 2009 Where: At an AnOther Magazine and Hudson Jeans dinner in New York City. Photo: Rabbani and Solimene Photography/2009 Rabbani a... November 14, 2009 Where: At an AnOther Magazine and Hudson Jeans dinner in New York City. Photo: Rabbani and Solimene Photography/2009 Rabbani and Solimene Photography
July 13, 2008 Where: Performing in Vilnius. Photo: PETRAS MALUKAS/2008 AFP
April 14, 2008 Where: Performing in London. Photo: Olivia Hemingway
March 2, 2008 Where: Performing on the the Volta Tour in Shanghai. Photo: China Photos/2008 China Photos
January 28, 2008 Where: Performing at Big Day Out Festival. Photo: Martin Philbey
January 18, 2008 Where: Performing during the Big Day Out in Auckland, New Zealand. Photo: Hannah Johnston/2008 Getty Images
June 28, 2007 Where: Performing live onstage at Rock Werchter. Photo: Paul Bergen
June 18, 2007 Where: At the MOJO Honours List. Photo: Williams Richard
June 18, 2007 Where: At The MOJO Honours List Awards in London. Photo: Chris Jackson/2007 Getty Images
April 27, 2007 Where: Performing at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Photo: Kevin Mazur
March 28, 2006 Where: At the IFC Films premiere of Drawing Restraint 9 in New York City. Photo: Mat Szwajkos/2006 Getty Images
October 10, 2005 Where: At the Q Awards. Photo: Mick Hutson
September 2, 2005 Where: With Matthew Barney at the photocall for Drawing Restraint 9. Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/2005 Getty Images
July 2, 2005 Where: Performing at Live 8 Japan. Photo: Junko Kimura/2005 Getty Images
August 13, 2004 Where: Performing at the opening of the Athens Olympics. Photo: Mick Hutson
April 29, 2004 Where: At a Dazed and Confused party. Photo: J. Quinton
October 15, 2003 Where: At 'Fashion Rocks' in Aid of The Princes Trust in London. Photo: Mike Marsland
June 27, 2003 Where: Performing in the Netherlands. Photo: Paul Bergen
May 24, 2003 Where: Performing at Hammersmith Apollo. Photo: Olivia Hemingway
May 7, 2002 Where: At Beck's Futures awards in London. Photo: Dave Benett/2002 Getty Images
May 1, 2002 Where: With Matthew Barney at premiere of Cremaster 3 in New York City.
August 29, 2001 Where: Performing at St Johns Church in London. Photo: Michael Putland/2001 Michael Putland
August 21, 2001 Where: Performing in Paris. Photo: Paul Bergen
March 25, 2001 Where: At the Academy Awards. Photo: Vinnie Zuffante
January 21, 2001 Where: At the Golden Globe Awards. Photo: Ron Galella
September 26, 2000 Where: At the premiere of her film Dancer In The Dark. Photo: Ron Galella
May 17, 2000 Where: At the premiere of her film Dancer In The Dark at the International Film Festival in Cannes, France. Photo: Dave Hogan/2000 ... May 17, 2000 Where: At the premiere of her film Dancer In The Dark at the International Film Festival in Cannes, France. Photo: Dave Hogan/2000 Getty Images
December 6, 1996 Where: Performing at the Tibetan Freedom Concert. Photo: KMazur
November 14, 1996 Where: At the MTV Music Awards in London. Photo: Scan Room/2008 Getty Images
September 7, 1996 Where: At the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City. Photo: Jeff Kravitz
November 2, 1995 Where: Performing on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Photo: NBC/2014 NBCUniversal Media, LLC
September 7, 1994 Where: At the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City. Photo: Jeff Kravitz
May 13, 1994 Where: Performing at Pinkpop festival in Landgraaf, Netherlands. Photo: Paul Bergen
February 14, 1994 Where: With Seal at the BRIT awards in London. Photo: Scan Room/2008 Getty Images
Circa 1994 Where: Performing. Photo: Mick Hutson
March 24, 1990  Photo: Catherine McGann/2010 Catherine McGann
Circa 1990s  Photo: Al Pereira
Circa 1989 Where: Performing with The Sugarcubes in Paris. Photo: Martyn Goodacre/1990 Martyn Goodacre
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