Cat Ensemble
Ensemble worn by Doja Cat
at the Daily Front Row Awards, 2022
Designed by Victor&Rolf
Wool, silk, metal, polyester
Doja Cat (born 1995) burst onto the music scene in 2014. Unforgettable fashion choices and irreverent humour are key to her persona, reflected in looks which combine the sensual with the absurd. Championing female sexual agency, these often run counter to the hyper-sexualisation of women in popular music, actively defying the male gaze. This bold power suit complements Doja Cat's commitment to push against convention with playfulness and style.*
From the exhibition
DIVA
(June 2023 to April 2024)
DIVA celebrated the power and creativity of iconic performers, exploring and redefining the role of 'diva' and how this has been subverted or embraced over time across opera, stage, popular music, and film.
In the 16th century, as the female performer emerged from the all-male actor troupes, so did the diva. An Italian word commonly used since the 14th century to describe goddesses or deities, 'diva' became a fitting description for exceptional female performers whose divine talents made them appear other-worldly.
[*Victoria & Albert Museum]
Taken in the V&A
Cat Ensemble
Ensemble worn by Doja Cat
at the Daily Front Row Awards, 2022
Designed by Victor&Rolf
Wool, silk, metal, polyester
Doja Cat (born 1995) burst onto the music scene in 2014. Unforgettable fashion choices and irreverent humour are key to her persona, reflected in looks which combine the sensual with the absurd. Championing female sexual agency, these often run counter to the hyper-sexualisation of women in popular music, actively defying the male gaze. This bold power suit complements Doja Cat's commitment to push against convention with playfulness and style.*
From the exhibition
DIVA
(June 2023 to April 2024)
DIVA celebrated the power and creativity of iconic performers, exploring and redefining the role of 'diva' and how this has been subverted or embraced over time across opera, stage, popular music, and film.
In the 16th century, as the female performer emerged from the all-male actor troupes, so did the diva. An Italian word commonly used since the 14th century to describe goddesses or deities, 'diva' became a fitting description for exceptional female performers whose divine talents made them appear other-worldly.
[*Victoria & Albert Museum]
Taken in the V&A