The Lady Gaga costume at the price Elle & # 39; Women in Hollywood & # 39; send a message

From her "Meat Dress" at the 2010 VMA to the countless sewing dresses she wore when promoting "A Star Is Born", there is no doubt that Lady Gaga knows how to make a fashion statement on the red carpet. But the oversized pantsuit Marc Jacobs that she wore this week could be the most powerful yet.

The actress and singer attended Monday's "Women in Hollywood" event in Elle magazine, in a combination inspired by the 80s – a significant change from the glamorous look of Old Hollywood in which she was recently photographed. In her acceptance speech of the night's honor, she revealed that there was a useful reasoning behind her look.

"I tried dress after dress today to prepare for this event, tight corset, heel after heel, diamond, feather, thousands of beaded fabrics and some of the most beautiful silks in the world", has she declared. Be honest, I felt bad at the stomach. And I wondered: what does it really mean to be a woman in Hollywood?

"We are not just objects to entertain the world," she continued. "We are not just images that bring smiles or grimaces to people's faces, we are not members of a giant beauty contest that is a challenge to the public's enjoyment. Hollywood, we are voices, we have deep thoughts, ideas, beliefs and values ​​about the world and we have the power to speak and be heard and to defend ourselves when we are silenced. "

Gaga noted that designers such as Dior, Raf Simons and Calvin Klein were in the mix, but none of their looks felt right for this event. "So, having tried a dozen dresses, with a feeling of sadness in my heart, that all that mattered was what I wore for this red carpet, I saw an oversized Marc Jacobs costume buried in a corner, "she said, noting" It was an oversized man's suit designed for a woman.Not a dress.And then I started crying.In this suit I felt like I did today in this costume, I felt the truth about who I am in my belly, and then I wondered what I meant tonight.

"As a victim of sexual assault in the entertainment industry, as a woman who still does not have the courage to say her name, as a woman who suffers from chronic pain, as a woman conditioned very young to listen to what men have told me to do, I decided today to take back the power. Today, I'm wearing the pants. "

Pantsuits play an important role in the history of fashion. It was from Katherine Hepburn's decision to don pants and a jacket in "Woman of the Year", followed by a formal dress in the 80s, thanks to the dedication of Hilary Clinton during the last election ( and always). Considering that it was illegal for women to wear pants in public as recently as the 1940s, Gaga's sartorial choice sends a strong and clear message about recovery.

"I had the revelation that I needed to be stronger than ever to be myself today," she said. "To stand up to Hollywood standards, no matter what it means to stand up to the standards of dressing to impress.To use what really matters: my voice." She then revealed that she had face depression, anxiety, eating disorders and trauma, or what she calls "a tornado of pain", and insisted importance of making mental health a reality. "Global priority".

Gaga ended her speech by asking other women to continue to "raise their voices" and to speak out for what is right.

"For me, that's what it means to be a woman in Hollywood, that means I have a platform, I have a chance to make a change, I pray that we listen and believe and that we give more attention to those around us. " need … be a helping hand. Be a force for change. "