1. Michael Jackson, 1993
2. Diana Ross, 1996
Diana Ross was one of the first half-time show performers to sport multiple outfits within her musical set. Ross went from rocking a giant gold cloak to making waves in an orange floor-length gown with purple detailing during her Super Bowl show performance in 1996.
3. NSync, 2001
NSync wore a rainbow of colours when they headlined the Super Bowl half-time show alongside Aerosmith in 2001. Justin Timberlake’s lime green jacket added a pop of colour.
They were collectively the epitome of noughties fashion during their performance. Each member wore wide-cut pants, T-shirts and jackets, but it was the lime colouring of Justin Timberlake’s look that really stood out.
4. Janet Jackson, 2004
She began wearing it on top of a flowing white shirt with a train, which upped the drama, but then swapped to seamlessly blend into an all-black outfit with a fringed leather skirt.
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5. Prince, 2007
Even though his 2007 half-time show was hit with rain (sadly not purple, unlike his customised guitar), Prince brought sunshine to the Super Bowl stage by wearing a striking turquoise blue suit and jacket layered over a tangerine-coloured dress shirt.
6. Black Eyed Peas, 2011
The Black Eyed Peas rocked an array of bling, coordinating black leather outfits and flashing lights during their 2011 Super Bowl half-time performance. Taboo’s purple LED lights were incredible but it was Fergie’s American football-inspired bedazzled shoulder pads that stole the show.
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7. Madonna, 2012
For her 2012 half-time performance, Madonna’s bespoke Givenchy Haute Couture look was comprised of a hand-embroidered gown and crown, a gladiator-style belt and thigh-high boots, according to British media.
8. Destiny’s Child, 2013
All wore different versions of gloves and thigh-high boots, managing to show off their individual style while performing as a trio.
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9. Bruno Mars, 2014
Bruno Mars and his musical group wore matching gold jackets to his 2014 Super Bowl half-time show. The singer and his band wore distressed gold jackets, designed by Saint Laurent, paired with black pants, a white shirt and a skinny French-style tie, according to Billboard.
10. Katy Perry, 2015
Katy Perry wore a total of four outfits during her 12-minute half-time show set in 2015.
From her flame entrance dress, to her playful California girl beach ball look and her Missy Elliot-inspired jersey, the outfits designed by Moschino’s creative director Jeremy Scott brought a new level of fun in fashion to the Super Bowl stage.
11. Coldplay feat Beyoncé, 2016
Coldplay headlined the 2016 Super Bowl half-time show, but guest star Beyoncé‘s Michael Jackson-inspired outfit was the most memorable. Twenty-three years after MJ headlined the show wearing a criss-cross gold harness on top of a military-style jacket, Beyoncé paid homage by turning up in a similar look. According to Essence’s interview with stylist Marni Senofonte, who worked with the pop star for the show, Beyoncé “wanted to pay homage to Michael [Jackson]”.
“She has always said he is her biggest music influence and Michael’s half-time performance marked a change in global interest for the half-time show,” she said.
12. Lady Gaga, 2017
Lady Gaga dived into her Super Bowl half-time show in 2017 wearing a bedazzled Versace bodysuit and matching boots. The pop star proved that wild looks can still be wearable when performing massive stunts.
The singer changed midway through the performance into an equally eye-catching American football-inspired look, but it was her Swarovski-emblazoned Versace bodysuit with matching boots that set the bar high.
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13. Shakira and Jennifer Lopez, 2020
Meanwhile, Lopez wore silver-lined tights beneath her silver bodysuit, which also came with frilly embellishments, and paired the look with silver gloves.
14. The Weeknd, 2021
Although his 2021 Super Bowl half-time show didn’t have multiple outfit changes, it doesn’t mean his look wasn’t any less memorable, especially among similarly dressed backup dancers wearing bandage-style masks.
According to GQ’s interview with the star, the look took over 25o hours to make and was designed by Matthew Williams of Givenchy. The result was a dazzling crystal crimson jacket, which The Weeknd paired with black pants, a shirt and leather gloves.
15. Rihanna, 2023
She completed the look with a bright red bra. The outfit was designed by Loewe, according to a post on the brand’s Instagram account.
This article originally appeared on Insider.
