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28 Of Lady Gaga's Most Memorable Style Moments, in Honor of Her 28th (and Golden!) Birthday

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Happy Birthday, Lady Gaga! The Grammy award winner, who turns celebrates her golden birthday today, is known for her infectious music, outlandish music videos, and most notably, her larger-than-life wardrobe (Gaga's one-of-a-kind style even spawned cool Halloween costume inspiration!) that includes origami structured gowns and plenty of leather. There's no sign of stopping the 'G.U.Y' singer, who most recently signed on to front Versace's spring/summer 2014 ad campaign.

Celebrate the singer's big day by looking back at her most eclectic and elegant outfits.

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Lady Gaga hit the 2010 amfAR New York Gala in a pearl-encrusted bikini and motorcycle jacket by Haus of Gaga.

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The Grammy winner demanded attention in a dramatic Balmain outfit, which included a plunging long-sleeve top and tulip mini skirt.

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For the 2011 Grammys, Gaga hatches from her egg incubator, wearing a sheer gold colored skirt and cropped top for her performance.

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Gaga opts for an intricate feathered neckbrace by Keko Hainswheeler at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.

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The singer donned her now-infamous hair bow and hot pink heels for the Nokia 5800 launch party.

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We're Gaga for this Micky Mouse-inspired get-up.

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The performer poses at the 2009 IFA fair in Berlin.

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Lady Gaga opts for a hoop-skirted custom Chanel ensemble to unveil her holiday pop-up store at Barneys.

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For a 2009 MTV Video Music Awards after-party, Gaga works the red carpet in Alex Noble.

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That's one way to travel! Gaga goes for a form-fitting ensemble while in London's Heathrow Airport.

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The CFDA Award winner made her elaborate entrance at the event in head-to-toe custom Mugler.

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Gaga in a blue-and-black leather jacket by New York designer Sally LaPointe.

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Lady Gaga styled a mustard Viktor & Rolf suit with plastic shades at N.Y.C.'s Beacon Theatre.

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The singer in an origami dress, courtesy of Haus of Gaga.

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Gaga covers up for the 2010 Brit Awards in a tiered neoprene and silk creation from Francesco Scognamiglio.

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Lady Gaga credited her jaw-droppingly raw VMA ensemble with a deeper political meaning. "If we don't stand up for what we believe in and if we don't fight for our rights pretty soon, we're going to have as much rights as the meat on our bones," the singer said on Ellen.

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For Elton John's annual White Tie and Tiara Ball, Gaga chose a pearl-embellished latex gown by Francesco Scognamiglio.

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At the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, Lady Gaga wore a sheer vintage Alexander McQueen number and a Haus of Gaga crown to pick up one of her three awards.

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In honor of her late friend, designer Alexander McQueen, Gaga made her 2010 VMAs entrance in a regal gown from his namesake line.

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Giorgio Armani designed a trio of stellar ensembles for Lady Gaga's Grammy night, including this crystal-studded bodysuit and ultra-minidress.

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Lady Gaga wore the infamous Versace black silk crepe creation during a visit to Milan.

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Gaga channels Joan Crawford in a wig/picture hat and an Olima lace dress with '40s-chic padded shoulders.

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Lady Gaga and Donatella Versace pose together before a meeting in Milan.

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While promoting her latest album ARTPOP, Mother Monster steps out in a sleek black dress by Balmain

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At the 2013 American Music Awards, Gaga dons a lavender Versace gown.

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The singer stuns at the 2014 Oscars in an elegant lilac Versace Couture gown.

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Gaga goes for shoulder pads and bling at Lollapalooza in 2010.

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For the 2010 Grammys, Giorgio Armani designed a sheer bodysuit that was topped with a Saturn-inspired iridescent gown for the singer.

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