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The wildest and most daring outfits celebrities have worn to perform at Glastonbury

The wildest and most daring outfits celebrities have worn to perform at Glastonbury
  • Glastonbury is a five-day festival of performing arts that takes place in June in Somerset, England.

  • Since its inception in 1970, musicians have set the tone for Glastonbury's festival fashion.

  • From Lady Gaga to Lizzo, here are the most daring looks celebrities have worn while performing.

Performing at the 2009 festival, Lady Gaga wore a structured metallic minidress and matching mask.

Lady Gaga on the Other stage on day 2 of the 2009 Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm.
Lady Gaga on the Other stage on day 2 of the 2009 Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm.Tabatha Fireman/Redferns

For the career-defining performance, Lady Gaga wore a total of five costumes including Union Jack-branded biker gear, a see-through bubble coat, and a flamethrower on her chest, according to The Guardian.

She also wore a sparkly silver futuristic dress with a striking silhouette and matching mask. She paired the minidress with fishnet tights and black peep-toe heels.

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Stormzy headlined the 2019 festival wearing a stab-proof vest with a distressed Union Jack flag, as designed by the anonymous British artist Banksy.

Stormzy, wearing a stab vest designed by the artist Banksy, performs on the Pyramid Stage at the 2019 Glastonbury Festival.
Stormzy, wearing a stab-proof vest designed by the artist Banksy, performs on the Pyramid Stage at the 2019 Glastonbury Festival.Matt Cardy/Getty Images

Performing on the Pyramid stage, British rapper Stormzy wore a bulletproof and stab-proof vest with a discolored Union Jack flag on it, designed by the anonymous British artist Banksy, according to the artist's website, Gross Domestic Product.

The website says the customized body armor is "a version of the 'John Bull' English gents waistcoat updated for modern times" and "is capable of stopping bullets up to .45 calibre and is fully stab proof." The grime artist wore the vest with grey combat pants and sneakers.

Amy Winehouse became known for her fun minidresses, including the blue sequinned one she wore to perform in 2008.

Amy Winehouse on the Pyramid stage during day two of the 2008 Glastonbury Festival.
Amy Winehouse on the Pyramid Stage during day two of the 2008 Glastonbury Festival.Jim Dyson/Getty Images

Winehouse opted for a dark-blue minidress with a sweetheart neckline formed of large sequins to perform at the 2008 festival. According to The Telegraph, the garment was a Luella design.

The singer accessorized the look with a simple string of pearls and colorful cocktail umbrellas in her signature beehive hairstyle.

At the 2019 festival, Lauryn Hill looked chic in high-waisted pants, a sheer top with dramatic ruffles, and a hat with a pearl strap.

Lauryn Hill performs on The Pyramid Stage during day three of the 2019 Glastonbury Festival.
Lauryn Hill performs on The Pyramid Stage on day 3 of the 2019 Glastonbury Festival.Harry Durrant/Getty Images

Hill made festival fashion even cooler in a black-and-white ensemble in 2019. The outfit consisted of a black sheer long-sleeved top, complete with dramatic floor-length ruffles, and high-waisted white drawstring pants with a belt.

She finished the look with gold rings, pearl earrings, and a black fedora with a pearl chin strap.

Courtney Love performed at the 1999 Glastonbury Festival wearing a sheer sparkly pink outfit with fairy wings.

Courtney Love playing live in the band Hole during Glastonbury Festival in 1999.
Courtney Love playing live in the band Hole during Glastonbury Festival in 1999.Fred Duval/FilmMagic

Hole's frontwoman appeared on stage at the 1999 festival in a head-to-toe pink outfit consisting of a pale bra, bright sequin hot pants with a tutu at the back,  fishnet tights, and, most significantly, a set of fairy wings.

According to Kerrang, Love wrote 'Georgia' on her stomach in tribute to R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe, who was born in the US state, with whom she arrived at the festival in a helicopter.

Kanye West opted for an acid-wash denim look with a distressed vest and a silver metallic mask for his 2015 headline performance.

Kanye West performs on the Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival of Music and Performing Arts in 2015.
Kanye West performs on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival in 2015.Oli Scarff /AFP via Getty Images

In 2015, Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, wore a paint-splattered, acid-wash denim jacket and matching pants with a distressed and threadbare vest underneath. He paired the daring look with a pair of beige high-top sneakers.

According to GQ, Ye wore a silver chainmail mask by Maison Margiela during part of his performance.

2014 headliner M.I.A. wore an entirely gold outfit with sunglasses and sneakers to perform.

M.I.A. headlines the West Holts stage at the 2014 Glastonbury Festival.
M.I.A. headlines the West Holts stage at the 2014 Glastonbury Festival.Tabatha Fireman/Redferns via Getty Images

M.I.A. delivered a headline set in a gold lamè T-shirt with red hems, matching gold sweatpants, a trench coat, and a pleated halo headband.

She finished the bold look with rose-gold sneakers and black oversized sunglasses.

David Bowie opted for longline tailoring for his performance at the 2000 Glastonbury festival.

David Bowie performing live onstage at the 2000 Glastonbury festival.
David Bowie performing live onstage at the 2000 Glastonbury Festival.Hayley Madden/Redferns

Bowie, known for his iconic sartorial choices, appeared at the 2000 festival in a jacquard longline buttermilk blazer with a long blue shirt and black pants. The singer wore his hair down as he performed wearing the smart look.

Lizzo wore an iridescent purple leotard with a giant tulle cape for her Glastonbury debut in 2019.

Lizzo performs on The Park Stage at the 2019 Glastonbury Festival.
Lizzo performs on The Park Stage at the 2019 Glastonbury Festival.Shirlaine Forrest/WireImage

Lizzo brought a pop of color to the stage for her first Glastonbury performance. The singer wore a bright-purple iridescent leotard with fishnet tights and black boots.

She wore a giant lilac tulle cape draped over the look, as well as matching eyeshadow and her hair in a sleek high ponytail.

Björk looked tree-like in an earthy-green dress with roots and a striking multicolored hat to perform at the 2007 Glastonbury Festival.

Björk during her performance on the Other Stage at the 2007 Glastonbury Festival.
Björk during her performance on the Other Stage at the 2007 Glastonbury Festival.Yui Mok/ PA Images via Getty Images

The Icelandic singer wore a multicolored hat with draping material all around. She also opted for a green-and-grey tunic with batwing sleeves and a brown tree root pattern.

Björk paired the look with gold leggings and metallic makeup across her forehead.

In 2004, Liam Gallagher continued his personal trend of performing in a parka jacket but with a white feathery twist.

Liam Gallagher of Oasis performs on the Pyramid Stage during the 2004 Glastonbury Festival.
Liam Gallagher of Oasis performs on the Pyramid Stage during the 2004 Glastonbury Festival.Matt Cardy/Getty Images

As GQ reported, Liam Gallaher is known as an "effortless style icon" and this is partly due to his loyalty to jackets.

While the Oasis lead vocalist typically keeps his parka jackets quite simple, he wore a more daring white version with a feather trim around the hood.

At the 2014 Glastonbury Festival, Dolly Parton wore a rhinestone-encrusted white pantsuit that seemed inspired by Elvis.

Dolly Parton performs on the Pyramid stage at the 2014 Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm.
Dolly Parton performs on the Pyramid stage at the 2014 Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm.Tabatha Fireman/Redferns via Getty Images

In 2014, Parton performed in a white two-piece suit with rhinestones encrusted on the bodice of her cinched long-sleeve top with a plunging neckline, and draped down the length of her matching pants.

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