From Oversized Streetwear to Vogue Corsets: Inside Billie Eilish's Style Evolution
By Robert Thorne
Four months after the magazine shoot, Eilish served as a co-chair for the 2021 Met Gala, appearing in a dramatic peach tulle gown by Oscar de la Renta. The look drew direct inspiration from Grace Kelly and Marilyn Monroe, complete with a flowing train that required multiple handlers on the stairs.
She attached a strict ethical condition to wearing the label: Oscar de la Renta agreed to completely terminate all sales of animal fur in their stores globally. The agreement showcased how an artist can use red carpet fashion as institutional leverage.
The following year, at the 2022 Met Gala, she revisited historical corsetry with an upcycled Gucci ensemble that channeled the Gilded Age through a modern lens. Instead of letting red carpet trends dictate her looks, Eilish used each major outing to play with shape, history, and gender presentation. She fluctuated between corsets, dramatic ballgowns, and tailored menswear with unbothered fluidity.
Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.
