Overview

• Lorde revealed her Met Gala dress, a custom Thom Browne design, as an 'Easter egg' tied to the themes of her upcoming album, 'Virgin.'
• The dress, featuring an inverted cummerbund, reflects Lorde's exploration of gender fluidity, embodying both masculine and feminine elements.
• In recent interviews, Lorde shared how personal turbulence and embracing body autonomy have broadened her sense of gender identity.
• The album, co-produced with Jim-E Stack and featuring contributions from Dev Hynes, Dan Nigro, and others, is described as a transparent reflection of her femininity and creative evolution.
• Lorde's lead single, 'What Was That,' and provocative album cover have sparked discussions on themes of self-reclamation and artistic vulnerability.