Ever since she released her debut album in 1993, Björk has brought a wonderful uniqueness to every red carpet and stage that she graces. Of course, there was the infamous Marjan Pejoski “swan dress” worn to the 2001 Academy Awards (which would later be displayed in the Museum of Modern Art), but it is hardly the first, or last, memorable ensemble from the Icelandic singer.
On the red carpet, she opts for quirky, sculptural pieces that could double as artwork, often in metallic shades with an emphasis of glitter. On stage, it is all about the over-the-top costume, often constructed with various, voluminous layers, and a matching headpiece for good measure. Here, a look back at Björk’s most extravagant looks through the years.
2024: McKim Medal Gala
Arm-in-arm with her boyfriend, Aleph, Björk styled a daring red latex dress with platform Tabi pumps by Maison Margiela at a 2024 gala.
2023: AIM Awards
She wore a Loewe flower top at the AIM Awards in 2023.
2023: Vienna Concert
Layers, pleats, eye masks—a classic Björk combination.
2023: Tokyo Concert
She wore a striking blue ensemble with spiked fringe during the Tokyo stop of her Cornucopia tour.
2022: Blue Dot Festival
In a Pierpaolo Piccioli for Moncler coat, she performed at the Blue Dot Festival in 2022.
2019: Cornucopia Performance
For a performance at The Shed in New York City, the singer wore a floral explosion of a look.
2017: Sonar Festival
She looked like royalty from another planet in Viktor & Rolf.
2017: Sonar Festival
Björk was barely recognizable—well, almost—in this head-to-toe pleated ensemble by Marlou Breuls for a 2017 performance in Spain.
2015: Governors Balls
She paired a structured Nikoline Liv Andersen dress with a coordinating James Merry mask.
2015: Vulnicura Tour
Performing for her Vulnicura tour in 2015, Björk looked heaven-sent in this angelic dress and tinsel-esque face cover.
2013: Bonnaroo
At Bonnaroo in 2013, she paired a dramatic face mask with a 3D-printed Iris van Herpen look.
2012: Webby Awards
Blue hair, tights, boots, and runway Iris van Herpen—a combination only Björk would dare to try.
2012: Roskilde Festival
Iris van Herpen dressed the star in this abstract look for a 2012 performance in Denmark.
2010: The Artist is Present Closing
She wore a gilded Givenchy look brimming with texture, pleats, and raw edges to a 2010 event honoring Marina Abramovic.
2008: Volta World Tour
Yes, that’s Björk hiding underneath this avant-garde look during the London stop of her Volta tour.
2008: Big Day Out Festival
At a festival concert in New Zealand, Björk took to the stage in an elaborate head piece (complete with sleeves) and a green t-shirt dress.
2006: Drawing Restraint 9 Premiere
She paired a kimono-style piece with colored tights and a patchwork bag to attend a 2006 premiere.
2003: Fashion Rocks
The singer was an avid wearer of Lee McQueen’s eponymous label.
2003: Coney Island Concert
This 2003 concert look was akin to sculpture.
2001: Golden Globe Awards
Peep the owl-shaped clutch hiding underneath Björk’s fur-trimmed dress.
2001: Radio City Music Hall Performance
During her Vespertine tour, Björk slipped into a stunning feather dress from the Alexander McQueen runway for a performance at Radio City Music Hall.
2001: Academy Awards
At the 2000 Oscars, the singer wore perhaps her most famous look of all time—the “Swan” dress by designer Marjan Pejoski.
2000: Cannes Film Festival
Pejoski created this pink, lantern-shaped look for the singer to wear to the 2000 Cannes Film Festival.
1996: Top of the Pops
For a September 1996 show in London, she paired a racing jacket with a latex mini dress.
1996: Tibetan Freedom Concert
While the artist prefers elaborate stage clothes nowadays, her early performance looks—like this little white dress—were notable in their simplicity.
1994: MTV VMAs
Björk cloaked herself in a neon green wrap coat with floral embroidery during 1994 MTV Video Music Awards.
Source: W Magazine
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