Madonna's Confessions II Wardrobe Draws from Her Personal Archive
Madonna's upcoming album 'Confessions II,' releasing July 3, is accompanied by a short film directed by Torso, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. Stylist Rita Melssen curated the wardrobe by raiding Madonna's personal archive, combining iconic pieces with custom garments from Dolce & Gabbana. For a surprise Times Square performance with Grindr, Madonna wore a silver Frida Giannini-era Gucci jacket from the first 'Confessions' album, custom Dolce corsetry, Swarovski jewelry, vintage Dior sunglasses from Pechuga Vintage, and silver Saint Laurent boots from her archive. The short film features six songs, each with distinct fashion moments, including a custom PVC dress and a light pink shrug from Dolce spring 1998, a satiny light-blue Dolce club dress matching her 'Ray of Light' album cover, and a crystal bustier from fall 1991. Cameos include Kate Moss, Gwendoline Christie, and Benedict Cumberbatch. Melssen notes that the wardrobe reflects Madonna's history and the character of each scene. A tour is rumored.
Key facts
- Madonna's album 'Confessions II' releases July 3.
- Short film directed by Torso premiered at Tribeca Film Festival.
- Stylist Rita Melssen used Madonna's personal archive for wardrobe.
- Times Square performance with Grindr featured vintage Gucci jacket.
- Dolce & Gabbana provided custom and archive pieces for the film.
- Cameos include Kate Moss, Gwendoline Christie, Benedict Cumberbatch.
- Wardrobe includes pieces from Dolce spring 1998 and fall 1991.
- A tour is rumored.
Entities
Artists
- Madonna
- Rita Melssen
- Torso
- Kate Moss
- Gwendoline Christie
- Benedict Cumberbatch
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Frida Giannini
Institutions
- Dolce & Gabbana
- Gucci
- Swarovski
- Pechuga Vintage
- Saint Laurent
- Grindr
- Tribeca Film Festival
- Vogue
Locations
- Times Square
- New York City
- United States