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Katy Perry’s most memorable outfits of all time

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With her infectious tunes, cheeky sense of humour and popstar status, Katy Perry always turns heads – and of course, the singer’s distinctive personal style always plays a part!

Not one to shy away from bright colours, eye-catching embellishments or occasionally, neon hair, the ‘Rise’ singer always wows on the red carpet.

Today, in celebration of the singer’s 32nd birthday, we’re reliving some of Katy’s most memorable outfits over the years.

Rocking her signature retro hairstyle and a tutu with a heart-shaped bodice, Katy stands out on-stage.

2008

Katy posing in the Winners Room at the 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards held at at the Echo Arena on November 6, 2008 in Liverpool, England.

2010

Robert Pattinson and Katy (in a look from her ‘Last Friday Night’ music video) attending the 2010 Teen Choice Awards at Gibson Amphitheatre on August 8, 2010.

2013

Katy went classic glam for the Amsterdam MTV Awards in 2013.

2013

Katy at the Costume Institute Gala for the ‘PUNK Chaos to Couture’ exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2013.

2014

Rapper Riff Raff and Katy Perry at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 – the duo took their red carpet inspiration from that infamous photo of Britney and Justin in their own denim looks at the 2001 American Music Awards.

2014

Katy’s look for the ‘Prismatic World Tour’ at PNC Arena on June 22, 2014 in North Carolina was certainly electric!

2014

In another of her many costume changes from the same tour, Katy strutted her stuff wearing this eye-catching ensemble. We’re not quite sure what’s going on here but we can’t say it’s not interesting!

2014

Flower power! Katy Perry performs onstage during ‘The Prismatic World Tour’ at Madison Square Garden on July 9, 2014.

2015

For the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 8, 2015, Katy donned purple hair and a sultry sheer gown.

2015

In 2015, Katy appeared in a campaign for quirky designer label Moschino.

Katy in another image from her 2015 Moschino campaign.

2015

Katy at the ‘China Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2015.

2015

Who could forget the fun mini-concert Katy put on for the Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show last year? ‘Left Shark’ became an internet sensation, while Katy performed her hit ‘California Gurls’ wearing this fun and flirty beach ball-inspired crop top and skirt.

2015

In yet another outfit from her Super Bowl show, Katy stood tall on a geometric-inspired lion while her flame-inspired outfit ensured all eyes were on her for the opening number of ‘Roar’.

2016

Katy at The Creators Party presented by Spotify on February 13, 2016.

2016 April

At the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards on April 3 this year, Katy took the country theme to heart with this neon blue and bubblegum pink ensemble – topped off with cowboy boots, of course!

2016 May

Katy wowed at the ‘Manus x Machina Fashion In An Age Of Technology’ Met Gala this year in a dramatic velvet gown.

2016 May

Lady in red! Katy sizzles in scarlet at amfAR’s 23rd Cinema Against AIDS Gala in May.

2016

At a gala held by Children’s Hospital Los Angeles earlier this month, Katy wore this stunning gold confection by Marchesa.

Watch the popstar surprising a survivor of the Orlando nightclub shooting in the next slide.

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Katy Perry surprises Orlando survivor on Ellen

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