Madonna, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, and Nicki Minaj . . . just a few of the entertainers who have worn custom pieces by The Blonds.
The Blonds’ avant-garde collections push the boundaries of luxury and theatricality, offering a contemporary twist on historical silhouettes. See their designs on view now in Solid Gold.
Keep reading to learn more about their striking ensembles.
Can you guess which singer wore this corset?
The answer is . . . Jennifer Lopez! J.Lo sported this ensemble designed by The Blonds in her music video for Ni Tú Ni Yo (Neither You Nor I). Drawing inspiration from historical chain mail, the “Ghangstah” corsets made their runway debut in The Blonds’ Spring/Summer 2015 collection.
For the June 2023 cover of Rolling Stone, actor and singer Janelle Monáe wore The Blonds’ gold-and-crystal Super Freak Chain headpiece.
The design was inspired by Cleopatra’s gold wigs, which symbolized the queen’s regal aesthetics and power. It also drew from singer Rick James’s funky yet elegant hairstyle around the time that his chart-topping song “Super Freak” was released. With this headpiece, Monáe celebrated both ancient and modern icons while making a powerful fashion statement.
The Blonds’ Spring/Summer 2023 Chain collection drew inspiration not only from a 3,000-year-old coffin in our collection (currently being restored), but also from 1980s television star Mr. T! Watch our highlights tour of Solid Gold to discover the full story.
Experience The Blonds’ ability to dazzle with a trip to Solid Gold.
From the top: Solid Gold VIP preview and dance party, November 2024. (Photo: Matthew Carasella); Installation view, Solid Gold. Brooklyn Museum, November 15, 2024–July 6, 2025. (Photo: Paula Abreu Pita); The Blonds Spring/Summer 2015; Installation view, Solid Gold. Brooklyn Museum, November 15, 2024–July 6, 2025. (Photo: Paula Abreu Pita)
Solid Gold is organized by Matthew Yokobosky, Senior Curator of Fashion and Material Culture; Catherine Futter, Director of Curatorial Affairs and Senior Curator of Decorative Arts; and Lisa Small, Senior Curator, European Art; with Imani Williford, Curatorial Assistant, Photography, Fashion, and Material Culture.
