Sabrina Carpenter’s stage fashion leans into retro-inspired lingerie aesthetics, hitting that sweet spot between vintage femininity and glittering performance style. Her looks often call to mind ‘60s pin-up glamour, reimagined for the modern pop star.

Much of her wardrobe magic is crafted by stylist Jared Ellner, known for his skillful styling for stars like Emma Chamberlain and Rachel Sennott. Ellner has worked closely with Victoria’s Secret, sometimes sourcing archival corsets and bodysuits, then hand-customising them with thousands of crystals. For example, Sabrina’s tour looks included bodysuits and corsets adorned with over 150,000 crystals, each piece taking upwards of 140 hours to create
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On stage, Sabrina often wears structured bras, corsets, and balconette-style bustiers—all designed not just to look amazing, but to move with her. One standout moment was her 2025 VMAs performance where she wore a bedazzled fringe halter bra, styled by Jared Ellner as a nod to Britney Spears’s iconic look.

At Somewhere Never we admire Sabrina’s approach because we share the same value: treating lingerie not just as underwear, but as fashion. Our pieces, with their bold embroidery and sheer tulle designs, embody that same spirit—crafted to be seen, whether played solo or layered.

Madonna arguably redefined lingerie-as-fashion in the 1980s and ’90s. Her most iconic look was the cone bra corset designed by Jean Paul Gaultier for her 1990 Blond Ambition tour — a piece that became one of the most recognisable garments in pop culture history.

At Somewhere Never, I take inspiration from that same daring spirit. Jean Paul Gaultier is one of my favourite designers — I love how he used lingerie to challenge fashion conventions and make bold cultural statements.

Yes — Rihanna’s unforgettable 2015 Met Gala gown by Guo Pei was heavily embroidered in gold thread, weighing nearly 55 pounds. While not lingerie, it’s one of the best examples of embroidery becoming a red-carpet spectacle. Rihanna has also frequently styled lingerie-as-outerwear in her own Fenty shows — pairing sheer bras and corsetry with high fashion tailoring.

The title goes to the Victoria’s Secret Fantasy Bras, worn by supermodels including Gisele Bündchen, Heidi Klum, and Adriana Lima. Some versions were valued at over $15 million, encrusted with diamonds, sapphires, and rubies.

Absolutely—Taylor Swift has tapped into lingerie-inspired fashion for red carpet and performance moments. One standout instance was during her Eras Tour in Paris: she made a dramatic quick-change reveal, swapping into a sparkling bra top and hotpants by Vivienne Westwood, before topping the look with a gold jacket for the next segment
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She’s also sported corset-like bodices, sheer panels, and lingerie-style bustiers under gowns throughout her evolving style eras. This fusion of stagewear and intimates demonstrates how lingerie elements can be elevated to theatrical fashion statements.

Sydney Sweeney has become something of a lingerie-as-outerwear muse. At Fashion Week, she wore underwear-inspired detailing on the outside—like visible logo waistbands—rocking the “underwear peeking through” trend. More recently, she stepped out in New York city in a lacy black bustier layered under a cropped leather jacket and paired with high-waisted barrel pants—edgy, feminine, and modern


She also stunned on the red carpet with corseted bodices and structured gowns that highlight lingerie structure as fashion itself.

Few names loom as large as Cher. Working with designer Bob Mackie, she turned lingerie and sheer looks into red-carpet history. Her 1986 Oscars look — a beaded bralette, matching skirt, and feathered headpiece — is still considered one of the boldest fashion statements in Academy history.

Other iconic lingerie-inspired red carpet looks include:

Rose McGowan at the 1998 VMAs in a sheer, beaded slip dress.

Rihanna at the 2014 CFDA Awards in a sheer Swarovski crystal gown over a nude bodysuit.

Kendall Jenner at the 2017 Met Gala in a La Perla couture slip dress with lingerie detailing.

These moments show how lingerie has been used not just as underwear, but as a powerful form of self-expression on the world’s most-watched stages.

Lingerie has always been part of music’s visual language — pushing boundaries, making statements, and turning performance into spectacle.

Madonna made history in her Jean Paul Gaultier cone bra corsets during the Blond Ambition tour.

Britney Spears wore sparkling lingerie-style sets throughout the late ’90s and early 2000s, from “Oops!... I Did It Again” to the VMAs.

Christina Aguilera leaned into lace-up corsets and lingerie during her Stripped era.

Beyoncé has worn custom lingerie-inspired bodysuits on stage for years, mixing high fashion with performancewear.

Doja Cat and Sabrina Carpenter both bring lingerie-as-outerwear to modern pop, often layering bras, corsets, or bustiers with bold styling.

Even Taylor Swift, known for sequins, has incorporated lingerie-like corsets and bras into her stage costumes, particularly in her Reputation and Eras tours.

Performance lingerie works because it combines structure, sparkle, and movement — allowing singers to command the stage while using lingerie to tell a visual story.

Dita Von Teese is best known for her glamorous burlesque performances, where lingerie is central to her artistry. She has revived and modernised retro pin-up style, often performing in elaborate corsets, stockings, and embroidered lingerie. Beyond the stage, she has also launched her own lingerie collections, championing vintage-inspired silhouettes and craftsmanship.

After her career as a Victoria’s Secret Angel, Heidi Klum launched her own lingerie brand, Heidi Klum Intimates, which combined fashion styling with accessible luxury. The line made her one of the most recognised celebrity designers in lingerie.

Lady Gaga has made lingerie one of her style signatures. Some of her most famous lingerie-inspired outfits include:

Studded bras and fishnets during her The Fame era, blending punk and pop.

The “Telephone” video with Beyoncé, where she wore rhinestone-studded underwear sets.

Crystal-embellished corsets and bodysuits for stage performances, custom-made by designers like Zaldy and Versace.

Red carpet lingerie moments, like sheer lace bodysuits and bra tops layered under tailoring.

For Gaga, lingerie is more than fashion — it’s a symbol of performance, power, and reinvention.

Julia Fox has become known for her daring, experimental fashion — often leaning into lingerie as outerwear. Some of her standout lingerie-inspired looks include:

Corsets and sheer bodysuits styled with oversized coats or denim.

Visible thong and bra styling, often worn deliberately on display as part of her off-duty looks.

Sheer black lingerie sets paired with statement accessories on the red carpet.

Her DIY fashion experiments, where she reworks lingerie elements into streetwear-ready pieces.

Fox uses lingerie as both fashion and provocation — blurring the lines between private and public dressing.

Doja Cat often uses lingerie as part of her theatrical stagewear and red-carpet fashion. Some of her most talked-about lingerie-inspired looks include:

Corseted bodysuits and embellished bras during her Planet Her tour performances.

The MTV VMAs 2021 afterparty look, where she wore sheer lingerie layered with a bold red cape.

Sheer catsuits and lingerie layering during Paris Fashion Week, showing how lingerie can merge seamlessly with couture styling.

Her custom Thom Browne corset dress at the Met Gala, which echoed lingerie’s structure while being pure high fashion.

Doja uses lingerie to blur genres — mixing playfulness, sensuality, and spectacle into fashion moments that go viral.

Madonna’s conical bra corset, designed by Jean Paul Gaultier for her 1990 Blond Ambition world tour, is one of the most famous garments in pop culture. Originally, Gaultier had designed cone bras as part of his avant-garde runway shows in the late 1980s, riffing on 1950s bullet bras but exaggerating them into something playful, theatrical, and subversive.

When Madonna wore the custom corsets on stage, the look was electrifying — a mix of lingerie, fetishwear, and high fashion, presented as armour. Instead of lingerie being something hidden or submissive, the cone bra became a symbol of power dressing, reclaiming sexuality on her own terms. Vogue later called it one of the defining fashion moments of the 20th century.

The cone bra wasn’t just about shock value — it cemented lingerie’s role in mainstream fashion. It influenced designers throughout the ’90s (from Jean Paul Gaultier to Vivienne Westwood and John Galliano), and it opened the door to lingerie-inspired ready-to-wear, slip dresses, and corsetry becoming part of everyday wardrobes.