Decades later, Britney Spears’ dwell performances are nonetheless thought-about a few of the finest within the biz. Whenever she took the stage between the late ’90s and Dec. 31, 2017 (her final present up to now), Spears pulled out all of the stops: the choreography was top-notch, her power was sky-high, and her costumes would later go down in historical past.
With each awards present look, Spears’ on-stage outfits bought higher and higher. However, there’s one efficiency look that has turn into her most well-known — and it includes a dwell snake.
Britney’s 2001 MTV VMAs Look
On Sept. 6, 2001, Spears carried out what would quickly be a chart-topping music for the primary time: “I’m A Slave 4 U.”
Halfway by way of the awards presentation, the curtain lifted to disclose a jungle-inspired set and backup dancers wearing sultry animal costumes. As she began singing “all you people look at me like I’m a little girl…,” Spears stepped out to unveil a glimmering two-piece bra and quick set.
She wore a leaf inexperienced bra, full with crystal brooches and strappy particulars, customized made by legendary designer duo Kurt and Bart, who would go on to vogue many extra items for Spears.
On backside, she tapped into her love of low-waisted silhouettes in a teeny pair of shorts embellished with the picture of a glittering butterfly. The micro shorts boasted flowy material at every hip that moved as she danced.
The 4 minute VMAs manufacturing instantly made headlines — not simply due to the standard and costuming, however as a result of the music was unreleased on the time. Her shock debut got here two weeks earlier than its official launch date, successfully creating buzz for the drop.
Her Sparkling Accessories
The complete look was quintessential Y2K, nevertheless it was her equipment that solidified it as a traditional Britney ‘fit. The glitzy add-ons stretched from head to toe, starting with temporary glitter tattoos placed artfully across her chest.
Then, there were her knee-high boots, which featured a venomous green snake sewn in sequins, and a massive bejeweled wrist cuff that matched her bra. Her trademark bellybutton ring was also decked out for the occasion.
Last But Not Least: Banana The Snake
The most noteworthy outfit addition was Banana (fitting, given its yellow shade), the albino Burmese python she famously draped across her shoulders.
Spears addressed the iconic, and apparently terrifying, moment in her new memoir, The Woman In Me. “All I knew was to look down, because I felt if I looked up and caught its eye, it would kill me,” she wrote.
A look well worth the risk.
