Fashion Icon and Pop Idol: Lady Gaga

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta.

Or Lady Gaga, as the world knows her. She is a chart topping pop artist, whose very well known for her unique taste in fashion and her catchy songs.

The Fame and The Fame Monster are HUGE successes, making Lady Gaga one of the most admirable and respected musical artists of our time. From 2008-2009, Gaga was able to pull out a number of top singles, such as "Poker Face", "Love Game", "Paparazzi", "Just Dance", and "Bad Romance". I had the AMAZING opportunity to see Lady Gaga in concert on December 22nd at LA's Nokia Theatre. Not only was I blown away by her amazing showmanship, vocals, and performance skills, but I also enjoyed seeing her many different yet gorgeous outfits.

From sequins, to leather, to plastic, to even moving devices, Lady Gaga's eccentric style never fails to impress. Although her outfits are quite unwearable for everyday, casual occasions, her flair and style has become a huge influence on the fashion world, and many designers are interpreting Gaga's fashion sense to their lines. Many of the trends that designers are currently using are sequins and geometric/asymmetrical looks.

Music. Fashion. Inspirational, also. Lady Gaga wants to change the world. She is also very well known for her love for gays, and is known as a "Gay Culture Warrior". She is currently fighting hard for gay rights, and believes in equality. Lady Gaga was seen at a Gay Rights March wearing a pin saying "Gaga for Equality".

"The younger generation, my generation, we are the ones coming up in the world. We must continue to push this movement forward and close the gap. We must demand full equality for all. . . We need change now. . . As a woman in pop music, as a woman with the most beautiful gay fans in the whole world, [I will do] my part I refuse to accept any misogynist or homophobic behavior in music, lyrics or actions in the music industry. I will continue to fight for full equality for all."-Lady Gaga

She truly is an icon.