Stylist Nicola Formichetti's Favorite Pictures Of Lady Gaga (PHOTOS, POLL)

Stylist Nicola Formichetti's Favorite Pictures Of Lady Gaga (PHOTOS, POLL)
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For V magazine's upcoming issue, stylist to and best friend of Lady Gaga, Nicola Formichetti, handpicked 15 of his favorite Gaga mode moments. "A Year In The Life" shows what Gaga has worn as she took over the world between July 2009 and June 2010. Take a look (all text from V and Formichetti) and tell us which pic is your favorite.

July 2009(01 of17)
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V60 fashion story by Sebastian Faena: "The first time Gaga and I worked together. This was the shoot that started it all."
July 2009(02 of17)
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September 2009(03 of17)
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V61 cover by Mario Testino: "Her first fashion magazine cover in an ultra-tan face and Marc Jacobs hooded coat."
September 2009(04 of17)
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MTV Video Music Awards: "A turning point for Gaga. We changed so many times that night, from the red lace vintage McQueen to the living dress that bled on its own. But it was never about a shock thing."
September 2009(05 of17)
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Marc Jacobs/V Magazine party: "It was the first time fashion people saw her live. She performed a very emotional acoustic set that people weren't expecting."
September 2009(06 of17)
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And the day after: "The morning after the party we did a quick shoot in a souvenir t-shirt from the night before."
October 2009(07 of17)
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Covers of "The Fame Monster" double-CD by Hedi Slimane: "This was about a stripped-down Gaga and creating timeless imagery. The polar opposites of Gaga pop and Hedi ultra-minimalism merged into one. The two sides of the disc represented the yin and yang of Gaga.
October 2009(08 of17)
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November 2009(09 of17)
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"Bad Romance" music video directed by Jonas Akerlund featuring finale look from Alexander McQueen S/S 2010: "Gaga loved McQueen, McQueen loved Gaga. McQueen used the song as the finale for the show and we thought this look would be perfect for the chorus of 'Walk walk fashion baby.' It was the first time that we brought high fashion into the music videos in such a direct way."
November 2009(10 of17)
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Performance with Francesco Vezzoli at MOCA's 30th Anniversary: "Another turning point. This was an incredible collaboration with Miuccia Prada, Francesco Vezzoli, Frank Gehry, and the Bolshoi Ballet. So many amazing artists from around the world came together in one place."
November 2009(11 of17)
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"Monster's Ball" Tour video material directed by Nick Knight: "We wanted to create a series of fashion videos for the 'Monster's Ball' tour. It was the first time we collaborated with Nick."
December 2009(12 of17)
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Meeting Queen Elizabeth II: "We created this outfit that was an homage to the Queen but in PVC latex. Gaga told me that the Queen said something very special to her."
January 2010(13 of17)
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Grammy performance with Elton John: "This was a huge performance with Gaga's all-time hero: Elton John. It was also the first time we worked with Mr. Armani, who designed several Armani Privé pieces for the night."
January 2010(14 of17)
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amFAR/M.A.C. Viva Glam performance in collaboration with Terence Koh: "We worked with Terence to create a look out of crushed pearls and M.A.C. makeup."
February 2010(15 of17)
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Alexander McQueen tribute at the Brit Awards: "One of my favorite performances that we've done together. We wanted to create something that Lee would be happy watching from above. It was a really emotional moment."
March 2010(16 of17)
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"Telephone" music video featuring Beyonce directed by Jonas Akerlund: "A celebration of pop-consumerism and exploitation. It was also very much about female bonding. Beyonce wanted to be Gaga'd up and she was very open."
June 2010(17 of17)
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"Alejandro" music video directed by Steven Klein: "This was about creating a moving fashion image the looked almost painterly. It was the darker, more romantic side of Gaga, and Steven Klein really helped take it there."


Photography Credits: Patrick McMullan (Marc Jacobs Party photo), Getty Images (MTV, Vezzoli, Queen, Grammys, amFAR, Brit Awards photos), Max Abadian (T-Shirt Photo), Nick Knight (Monsters Ball image)

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