For the occasion, Gaga chose an outfit by designer Atsuko Kudo, who specializes in latex designs. It was a long, fitted dress in a deep red color, with a wide, theatrical ruff collar and a train several meters long. The outfit was not only avant-garde, but also full of symbolism – it referred to the Elizabethan era and the costume of Queen Elizabeth I, in a modern, latex interpretation. Nicola Formichetti, the artist’s creative director at the time, oversaw the entire project. Lady Gaga paired the dress with pointed red high-heeled shoes, and her makeup was accentuated by red crystals around her eyes. Her hairstyle – platinum, curled hair – added to the theatrical character of the whole look.