From Baggy to Bold: The Evolution of Billie Eilish’s Fashion
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Billie Eilish is one of the few stars to achieve fame so quickly and in such a major way. Billie Eilish began her career in music when she was a teenager. In just a few short years, the artist went from being a Gen-Z favorite with blue hair to becoming one of the most influential (and chameleonic!) forces in the music industry. All this happened alongside her brother Finneas, who is a frequent collaborator. Eilish, 22, has seven Grammys as well as two Golden Globes and two Oscars. She’s also had a variety of hairstyles that have become iconic.
The baggy clothes that she wore to start her career are still a staple (especially when on tour), but the musician has also made a splash with logomania, and vintage Hollywood glamour. She has also made a number of memorable fashion statements at the Met Gala. In 2024, it is rumored that she will make another one. While we wait for her to make an appearance at the Met Gala in 2024, take a look at 21 of Billie Eilish’s most memorable fashion moments. All of these highlight what makes Billie Eilish so influential, and get us excited about what she will serve us years from now.
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Met Gala (2023).
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Eilish wore an embellished, black, custom-made gown designed by Simone Rocha for the 2023 Met Gala which was held to honor the late designer Karl Lagerfeld.
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Met Gala (2022).
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Eilish was walking the steps for her second time at the 2022 Met Gala, celebrating “Gilded Glamour”. She wore a Gucci gown with a corset. The upcycled cream, lavender, and mint creation was made from fabric. A punk choker added a modern touch to the look.
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‘Swarm’ Premiere (2023)
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Eilish opted for a modern, casual twist on tailored clothing to celebrate the Premiere of Prime Video’s Swarm. In the series, she plays the cult leader Eva. She wore a white shirt, black pants, and a black tie in her signature oversize silhouette. Pairing it with Converse, she created a look that proves suiting can be worn off-duty.
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LACMA Art and Film Gala (2022
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Eilish has been experimenting with lingerie in the last few years and turned to Gucci for her look at the LACMA Art + Film Gala. The logo-covered ensemble included a lace-trimmed top and skirt, a long robe and an eye mask. It also included logo tights and platform heels to elevate the loungewear inspired look.
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Environmental Media Association Awards Gala (2022)
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Eilish showed her commitment to sustainability by wearing a silk-brocade pajama from Gucci that she had worn at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards. She wore it again to accept the Environmental Media Association Missions in Music Award with her mother Maggie Baird. She kept her look simple and fresh with lug-sole boots, layered necklaces, and casual hairstyle.
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Academy Awards (2022)
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Eilish donned several black looks from Gucci in 2022, when she and Finneas won her first Best Original Song award for “No Time to Die.” The ensembles combined Hollywood glamour with Eilish’s avant-garde sense of style. This pants set is our favorite. It has an oversized look that’s balanced with platform shoes.
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Grammy Awards 2022
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Eilish’s dramatic all-black moment is a staple. She arrived at the Grammys 2022 in a caped gown designed by Rick Owens. The collar detail was a clever commentary on tailoring. Sporty sunglasses and round toed leather boots completed the look.
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Coachella (2022)
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Eilish’s concert looks are consistent, even though she keeps us guessing at the red carpet. This is because nothing helps the star perform better than loose, comfortable separates. Conrad, an independent designer, created this matching graffiti set for Eilish to wear at Coachella 2022. She paired it with Nike sneakers and knee pads, as well as wrist guards and lots of necklaces and rings.
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Met Gala 2021
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Eilish wowed in her first Met Gala in an Oscar de la Renta peach nude ballgown that paid homage to the black dress Marilyn Monroe wore at the 1951 Oscars. The glamorous moment in itself was noteworthy, but even more so was that Eilish convinced the brand not to use fur again as a condition for collaborating with her.
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MTV Video Music Awards (2021)
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The VMAs in 2021 were held the night before the Met Gala due to the pandemic that had delayed the event. In a black sweater, midi-skirt, and boots, the star kept things simple. She also served as a major fashion inspiration for fall, showing that sometimes, less is more.
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Interscope Records x LACMA Art Exhibit (2022)
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Eilish was the inspiration behind Anna Park’s massive black-and white piece for Interscope Records’ Artists Inspire by Music: Interscope reimaginedexhibit at LACMA. She looked like a muse with a denim vest and baggy jeans by Tres Rasche. Here’s how to wear a Canadian Tuxedo for the 2020s.
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‘No Time to Die’ Premiere (2021)
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Eilish and Finneas’ award-winning title song for No Time to Die was the perfect fit for a Bond film. The theme for the evening was all-black suits. Eilish chose a sparkly Gucci outfit with platform heels, while Finneas went for a double breasted Armani suit and loafers.
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LACMA Art and Film Gala (2021
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Eilish reimagined lingerie in a new way at the LACMA Gala 2021. She wore a black look from Gucci. The dress was a show-stopper with its logo-covered sheer top and glittery bottom.
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Grammy Awards 2021
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Eilish’s new album was not considered for the Grammys in 2021, but she still won two awards with Finneas for “No Time to Die”, and “Everything I wanted.” The sibling duo wore matching Gucci custom looks in pink, black and silver to show off their power of collaboration.
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Brit Award (2020)
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Eilish is a fan of unexpected combinations, and this Burberry outfit she wore at the 2020 Brit Awards was no exception. The base of the outfit was her signature oversized shorts set. She then added a trench coat, plaid socks and hiking sneakers to the look.
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Academy Awards (2020)
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Eilish had to do Chanel her way. She wore this logo-covered tweed jacket to the 2020 Oscars. She paired it with sneakers, chunky jewelry and fingerless lace glove.
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Grammy Awards for 2020
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Eilish’s debut album Where Do We All Go When We Fall Asleep?– was so powerful that it helped her win four top categories at the 2020 Grammys. Was it just as powerful? This era was defined by the green and black hair of the artist, who wore the same color scheme for his custom Gucci outfit, including the matching oversized set, the fingerless gloves and the sheer face mask.
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Spotify New Artist Party (2020).
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This monochromatic Valentino outfit, which takes inspiration from the iconic lime-green roots of the musician, is just as suitable for the streets as it is for the carpet. This look, which includes a sweatsuit with a puffer jacket, sneakers and sunglasses, is a great way to achieve a -style while still being comfortable.
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American Music Awards 2019
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Eilish chose Burberry to create an outfit of many juxtapositions for her debut appearance at the American Music Awards. The base of the outfit was a pair of simple, oversized pants in Burberry’s signature plaid. However, the additions such as a bejeweled veil, plaid sneakers and bedazzled sleeves made it a truly eye-catching ensemble.
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Billboard Women in Music 2019
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Eilish, who is always looking to redefine red carpet glamour for 2019, made a statement in beige Prada utility shorts and a jacket. Streetwear inspiration included platform sneakers, slime-green nails and oversized sunglasses.
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Calvin Klein Spring/Summer 2019 Show (2018)
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Eilish, who was then a relatively unknown artist compared to the superstar she is today, had made enough of an impression to be invited to the Calvin Klein Fashion Week show in New York. Brand dressed her up in a complete look consisting of a jacket with caution taping, a graphic top, baggy trousers, chunky shoes, and super-cool orange sunglasses.
