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Act 3 — @nodoubt x @spherevegas 

For the opening song of Act 3, “The Climb,” we wanted to create a moment that felt theatrical, dramatic, and transformative. @gwenstefani was really drawn to the idea of polka dots for this section of the show, a subtle thread that would slowly build and ultimately lead into the surprise reveal of our crystal covered homage to the iconic “Don’t Speak” polka dot dress later in the act.

Polka dots have always been such a signature part of Gwen’s world and wardrobe, from the “Don’t Speak” dress to the black-and-white look in the “Running” video, and so many other moments throughout her career. It felt right to revisit that here, but in a new, more dramatic way for Sphere.

From the beginning, we knew this section had to feel layered and cinematic, with at least four quick changes woven throughout the 5 songs performed during this act. We commissioned @marcosquared to bring that vision to life with this incredible custom look: a structured corset, oversized “cloud” skirt, and dramatic hooded cape that moved beautifully on stage and completely transformed under the Sphere visuals.

The corset itself was inspired by a visit I made earlier this year to the @vamuseum , where I saw the original Marie Antoinette inspiration behind @viviennewestwood ’s iconic corset designs. It became an even more meaningful reference knowing Gwen had actually saved up to buy one of those Westwood corsets herself on Melrose Avenue in the early ’90s — and still owns it today.

This is one of my favorite moments in the entire show. I love this song, and watching Gwen perform it with so much emotion and energy makes the clothes come alive in a way that only she can.

Special thanks to @drmartensofficial for providing the perfect boots to complete the look.

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