Madonna Turns 65: A Look Back at Her Fashion Impact From Jean Paul Gaultier’s Cone Bra to Celebrity Styling

Madonna‘s name has been on the lips of the world since the global pop star debuted in the ’80s with her 1983 self-titled studio album. Forty years later, she is now one of the most recognized pop stars in the entire world. On Wednesday, the singer and songwriter celebrated her 65th birthday and four decades in the spotlight. During that time, Madonna arguably transformed the way fashion connects with pop stars and celebrities in general. Rosanna Arquette and Madonna in a publicity still for the 1985 movie “Desperately Seeking Susan.” Here, WWD takes a closer look at the entertainer’s relationship with the fashion industry. Jean Paul Gaultier and the Cone Bra In 1990, during her “Blonde Ambition Tour,” the singer stunned the audience when she took to the stage to perform her song “Express Yourself” and whipped off her jacket to reveal a pale pink conical bra. The bra was designed by Jean Paul Gaultier, who was personally requested to create the costumes for the tour by Madonna herself. American singer and actress Madonna in concert, wearing her iconic cone bra, circa 1990. The moment arguably helped catapult Jean Paul Gaultier to household name status and his relationship with the singer continues to

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