Miley Cyrus announced her comeback on Monday, unveiling the cover of her upcoming visual album, “Something Beautiful,” on social media. As one has learned to expect from the singer, fashion is taking front seat on the project, which will be released on May 30.
For her new cover, Cyrus was photographed by British fashion photographer and film director Glen Luchford, who has worked with Prada, Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Calvin Klein, Gucci and other luxury brands. The singer is wearing an archival piece from Thierry Mugler‘s fall 1997 couture collection, titled “Les Chimères,” which translates to “Mythical Creatures.”
Cyrus’ look is ethereal. She wears a web-like headpiece with spiky extensions and iridescent elements, channeling a futuristic aesthetic. Her dress was constructed from a network of branching filaments that create a ghostly, organic silhouette.
The dress and the headpiece were worn by German fashion model Diana Gartner on Mugler’s fall 1997 runway show in Paris. The collection was later part of the “Thierry Mugler: Couturissime” exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum.
Diana Gartner on Mugler’s fall 1997 runway show in Paris.
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Bradley Kenneth styled Cyrus for the photoshoot. In other promotional album pictures, the singer is seen wearing other archival Mugler looks, teasing more high-fashion moments in the project.
During her “Endless Summer Vacation” album era, Cyrus also embraced fashion as a tool for artistic expression, wearing pieces from Saint Laurent and making headlines with archival looks from Maison Margiela and Bob Mackie.
Miley Cyrus wearing Bob Mackie at the 2023 Grammy Awards.
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Like Cyrus, many singers have embraced Thierry Mugler’s work before, whether for photoshoots or stage performances, including Beyoncé, Doja Cat and Dua Lipa.
