Katy Perry capped off President Joe Biden’s inauguration in style, belting out “Firework” in a collection of chic separates by New York designer Thom Browne.
The “Never Worn White” singer wore all-white as she closed out a star-studded primetime special, which was hosted by Tom Hanks and had earlier starred performances by Justin Timberlake, Bruce Springsteen and John Legend.
Perry’s outfit comprised a cashmere coat with a corset and floor length skirt, both made from silk satin. She completed the look with deep red lipstick and a pair of heart-shaped diamond earrings.
Katy Dolled Up For Her Performance
Against a backdrop of fireworks in the skies over the Capitol, the star’s white ensemble — and signature blonde crop of hair — offered something subtler than the dramatic, exaggerated looks she often sports on red carpets and at high-profile performances like the Superbowl halftime show.
Her choice of color seemingly channeled the symbolism of purity and the suffrage movement, while the red and blue buttons on her skirt and sleeves, respectively, made a delicate nod to the American flag.
Speaking via a label spokesperson, Browne said that Perry looked “sophisticated” and “understated.”
“I wanted her overwhelming talent to be the focus,” he said adding that it was “such an honor to be a small part of this extraordinary day.”
Perry has been seen in Browne’s creations before, most memorably in 2013, when she wore a strapless dress with embroidered roses to the launch of her fragrance, Killer Queen.
But Perry wasn’t the only inauguration attendee dressed by the in-demand designer. On Tuesday, Kamala Harris’ stepdaughter Ella Emhoff posed for a picture at the Capitol in a preppy look by Browne. Pairing an Oxford shirt and tie with a double-breasted coat, she too alluded to American flag colors with a pleated red, white and blue skirt.
Fans were overjoyed on social media, with one declaring, “KATY PERRY CAME AND DELIVERED.”
Another wrote, “You’re not officially the president of the United States until Katy Perry sings ‘Firework’ to you.”
Followed By an additional comment..The way Katy Perry will literally be in history books for this ICONIC performance.”
Chrissy Teigen even chimed in on Twitter, writing, “And then @katyperry killed it.” (Teigen’s husband, singer John Legend, had performed a rendition of Nina Simone’s “Feeling Good” earlier in the evening.)
Chrissy Teigen Sweet Tweet For Katy
“Now THAT is the way ‘Firework’ by Katy Perry deserves to be sung,” another fan wrote
Followed to Katy Perry delivering an electrifying performance of her hit song ‘Firework’ on the eve of President Biden’s inauguration. She received adorable praise from her fiancé Orlando Bloom.
Following her performance in Washington D.C, the 44-year-old actor took to Instagram to congratulate Perry for her vocals at the Celebrating America event.
The Lord of the Rings star shared a short clip on social media of Perry as she passionately ended her song with an emotional point to the firework-filled sky across the capitol.
Bloom Congratulates Katy On IG
In the sweet tribute to the singer, Bloom wrote: ‘One day our little girl will grow up and see her mother play her part in a moment in history that we hope will heal, we hope will unite, we hope, we love.’
He concluded the sweet declaration of love with ‘one proud partner here with a tear of joy’ and an American flag emoji and firework emoji.
The couple welcomed their daughter Daisy Dove Bloom, who Bloom references in the sweet caption, in August 2020.
Orlando Bloom And Katy Perry Strike A Pose