Lady Gaga imitates Dolly Parton’s look in the music video “Die with a Smile”

Lady Gaga imitates Dolly Parton’s look in the music video “Die with a Smile”

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars took their fans on a journey through time in the music video for their new single “Die With a Smile.” The video, released on Thursday, takes place in a retro television studio with mannequins and shows the two singers in 1970s western fashion and looks reminiscent of Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner.

Gaga wore a blue Ashley Eva Brock minidress with amphora and leaf embroidery. For contrast, Gaga wore a red silk tie-neck blouse underneath, red Wolford tights and matching Roger Vivier pumps. The look was designed by Chloe and Chenelle Delgadillo, who have previously worked with Sza, Willow Smith, Kim Kardashian and Lana del Rey.

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Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars in “Die With a Smile”.

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Alexandra French applied makeup to Gaga’s face using products from Haus of Labs, the cosmetics company the singer founded in 2019. Her nails were done by Yoko Sakakura, who has worked with Olivia Rodrigo and Chloe Bailey. Evanie Frausto styled Gaga’s hair, which was also inspired by Parton.

Mars wore a blue suit and a red button-down shirt with peak lapels with Gaga. Their matching look is reminiscent of the 1960s duet performances on the Grand Ole Opry stage, where Parton and Wagoner performed.

UNSPECIFIED – JANUARY 1: (AUSTRALIA OUT) Photo of Dolly PARTON and Porter WAGONER and Dolly PARTON; L-R. Porter Wagoner, Dolly Parton (Photo by GAB Archive/Redferns)

Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner in the 1960s.

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Parton and Wagoner collaborated on numerous hits and albums in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Both often incorporated classic western elements such as cowboy hats, boots and bolo ties into their outfits. Wagoner was famous for his elaborate Nudie and Manuel suits, which featured intricate embroidery, rhinestones and bold colors. Parton was known for her voluminous blonde hair and striking style.

Gaga and Mars performed “Die With a Smile” live on Thursday night during the grand opening of the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. Gaga wore a style similar to her music video, but opted for a pink plaid mini dress.

“Die With a Smile” marks the first time Gaga and Mars have collaborated on a song.

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