Haus of Gaga
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The Haus of Gaga is pop singer Lady Gaga
's personal creative team and is responsible for much of her distinctive style. The Haus creates most of the clothing, props, stage sets, and makeup for Gaga's live performances and other visual representations of her work, as well as individual pieces that artistically represent the style and themes emphasized by Gaga. These creations are brought together in combination with other creations and sound to create a complete collection for music videos and other appearances. Some of the Haus's more famous pieces include the "Disco Stick" (a long chrome pole with a crushed acrylic dome that emits light) and the "iPod LCD Glasses" (a pair of glasses with two iPod Classic
screens instead of lenses).
, specifically for his ability to elevate pop art. "Warhol said art should be meaningful in the most shallow way," Gaga explained in an interview. "He was able to make commercial art that was taken seriously as fine art ... [and] that's what I'm doing too."
Gaga has expressed her desire to be associated with Warhol. When Christina Aguilera
told the LA Times in 2008, "I don't know if it [Lady Gaga] is a man or a woman," Gaga responded: "When I hear comments like that, I’m like, ‘She’s dead on’, because she saw the Warhol in me."
Gaga uses the Haus to emulate her idol, who had a famous New York City studio The Factory
. “In this industry, you get a lot of stylists and producers thrown at you, but this is my own creative team, modelled on Warhol’s Factory [...] How do I make music and performances that are thought-provoking, fresh and future? We decide what’s good and, if the ideas are powerful enough, we can convince the world that it’s great.”
’s clothes, stage props and hairdos, The Haus of Gaga made its debut in 2008 with props and costumes made for Lady Gaga
’s live performances on tour with New Kids on the Block: Live
and her music videos for "Just Dance" and "Poker Face
" from her debut album The Fame
. From then on, the Haus has been responsible for the creative work for Lady Gaga
’s performances and appearances.
Lady GaGa
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta , better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in New York City, she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to...
's personal creative team and is responsible for much of her distinctive style. The Haus creates most of the clothing, props, stage sets, and makeup for Gaga's live performances and other visual representations of her work, as well as individual pieces that artistically represent the style and themes emphasized by Gaga. These creations are brought together in combination with other creations and sound to create a complete collection for music videos and other appearances. Some of the Haus's more famous pieces include the "Disco Stick" (a long chrome pole with a crushed acrylic dome that emits light) and the "iPod LCD Glasses" (a pair of glasses with two iPod Classic
IPod classic
The iPod Classic is a portable media player marketed by Apple Inc...
screens instead of lenses).
Former Members
- Matthew Williams: The 's creative director from 2008 to 2010. Mathew was also the creator of the disco stick and former boyfriend of Lady Gaga. He was fired because of tensions at work when Lady Gaga began dating Luc Carl.
- Bea Åkerlund: The professional stylistStylistStylist can refer to:* Hair stylist, a person who cuts and styles hair* Personal stylist, a person concerned with the style of a single individual* Wardrobe stylist, a person who chooses clothing and accessories...
of Lady Gaga who worked with the artist in 2009.
- Angela Ciemny: A friend of Lady Gaga who helped Lady Gaga put on makeup every morning and night and before concerts. However she has stopped since her husband David Ciemny was let go.
Current members
- Stefani Germanotta: The artist known as Lady GagaLady GaGaStefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta , better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in New York City, she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to...
upon whom Haus of Gaga is based. She is also one of the lead designers for her line.
- Nicola FormichettiNicola FormichettiNicola Formichetti is an internationally prolific fashion director and fashion editor of mixed Italian and Japanese heritage. He is most widely known as the new creative director for the French fashion house MUGLER, and for being a frequent collaborator with singer-songwriter and performance...
: The fashion director for Haus of Gaga since 2009.
- Troy Carter: The Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Coalition Media group and is one of Lady Gaga's managers.
Inspiration (Andy Warhol)
In interviews and through her art, Lady Gaga has revealed her respect for the work of pop artist Andy WarholAndy Warhol
Andrew Warhola , known as Andy Warhol, was an American painter, printmaker, and filmmaker who was a leading figure in the visual art movement known as pop art...
, specifically for his ability to elevate pop art. "Warhol said art should be meaningful in the most shallow way," Gaga explained in an interview. "He was able to make commercial art that was taken seriously as fine art ... [and] that's what I'm doing too."
Gaga has expressed her desire to be associated with Warhol. When Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera
Christina María Aguilera is an American recording artist and actress. Aguilera first appeared on national television in 1990 as a contestant on the Star Search program, and went on to star in Disney Channel's television series The Mickey Mouse Club from 1993–1994...
told the LA Times in 2008, "I don't know if it [Lady Gaga] is a man or a woman," Gaga responded: "When I hear comments like that, I’m like, ‘She’s dead on’, because she saw the Warhol in me."
Gaga uses the Haus to emulate her idol, who had a famous New York City studio The Factory
The Factory
The Factory was Andy Warhol's original New York City studio from 1962 to 1968, although his later studios were known as The Factory as well. The Factory was located on the fifth floor at 231 East 47th Street, in Midtown Manhattan. The rent was "only about one hundred dollars a year"...
. “In this industry, you get a lot of stylists and producers thrown at you, but this is my own creative team, modelled on Warhol’s Factory [...] How do I make music and performances that are thought-provoking, fresh and future? We decide what’s good and, if the ideas are powerful enough, we can convince the world that it’s great.”
Creations and collections
Responsible for Lady GagaLady GaGa
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta , better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in New York City, she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to...
’s clothes, stage props and hairdos, The Haus of Gaga made its debut in 2008 with props and costumes made for Lady Gaga
Lady GaGa
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta , better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in New York City, she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to...
’s live performances on tour with New Kids on the Block: Live
New Kids on the Block: Live
The New Kids on the Block: Live was the fifth concert tour by American band New Kids on the Block and the first in 14 years since the group broke up after their last tour in 1994. In April 2008, the group reunited on the Today Show, announcing a new album and tour. The tour visited North America...
and her music videos for "Just Dance" and "Poker Face
Poker Face (Lady Gaga song)
"Poker Face" is a song by American recording artist Lady Gaga from her debut album, The Fame. Produced by RedOne, it was released as the album's second single in late 2008 for some markets and in early 2009 for the rest of the world...
" from her debut album The Fame
The Fame
The Fame is the debut studio album by American recording artist Lady Gaga. It was released on August 19, 2008 through Interscope Records. After joining Kon Live Distribution and Cherrytree Records in 2008, Gaga began working on the album with different producers, primarily RedOne, Martin...
. From then on, the Haus has been responsible for the creative work for Lady Gaga
Lady GaGa
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta , better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in New York City, she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to...
’s performances and appearances.