Billie Eilish’s Style Evolution, From 2016 to Now
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From her neon-green roots to the her blond Barbie-inspired updo, take a trip down memory lane and relive the pop star’s style evolution.
Billie Eilish attends the 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on Jan. 14, 2024 in Santa Monica, California.
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Like any great artist, Billie Eilish signals a new era with a stark shift in style.
From 2017’s spunky Don’t Smile at Me EP to 2021’s evocative sophomore effort Happier Than Ever and 2023’s Barbie–approved “What Was I Made For,” Eilish has been absolutely fearless when it comes to creating a personal style that evolves alongside her music. Over the past six years, Eilish’s style profile has grown to encompass puffer coats and showstopping gowns alike — two outfits on opposite ends of the wardrobe spectrum that both still feel unequivocally and intrinsically Billie.
In a 2021 Vanity Fair profile — in which she sported her then-trademark neon-green roots and jet-black tresses — Eilish explained her unorthodox approach to red-carpet style. “To be quite honest with you, I only started wearing baggy clothes because of my body,” she revealed. Her commitment to prioritizing he own comfort in an industry where body-shaming and the over-policing of women’s bodies run rampant has inspired legions of her devoted fans. Whether she’s surprising them with a blond bob or re-creating the looks of vintage Barbie dolls, fashion is always exciting when it comes to Billie.
While her red-carpet style has undergone a clear evolution, Eilish has a few favorite hallmarks when it comes to her stage attire. The combo in question? An oversize T-shirt and a pair of shorts.
As the “When the Party’s Over” singer prepares her third studio album, take a moment to reflect on the nine-time Grammy winner’s incredible style evolution.
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2016 Teen Vogue Young Hollywood
Image Credit: Rob Latour/Variety At the 2016 Teen Vogue Young Hollywood event, the “Bellyache” singer sported a camo cap, a pair of pigtails, and an oversized green-grey shirt dress.
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2017 Billboard Music Awards & ELLE Present Women In Music
Image Credit: Rich Fury/Getty Images At the 2017 Billboard Music Awards — the same year she released her debut EP, Don’t Smile At Me — Eilish graced the red carpet with a cropped yellow top, black satin pants, and a matching yellow jacket.
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2017 The Coco Club
Image Credit: Mark Sagliocco/Getty Images At the launch of The Coco Club celebrated by CHANEL at The Wing Soho on Nov. 10, 2017, Billie donned a futuristic ensemble consisting of a detached hood, a cropped bubble vest, baggy black jeans and boho-inspired belt.
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2017 Glamour’s Women of The Year
Image Credit: Stephen Lovekin/WWD Green can only mean great things! At Glamour’s 2017 Women of The Year Awards, Billie paired a green multilayered ensemble with gold-accented dark green loafers.
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2018 ASCAP Pop Music Awards
Image Credit: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images Billie packs on the orange with an oversized outfit at the 2018 ASCAP Pop Music Awards.
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2018 NYLON Young Hollywood Party
Image Credit: Gabriel Olsen/FilmMagic For NYLON’s 2018 Young Hollywood Party, Billie opted for an airbrushed sweatpants set to pair with her silver locks.
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2018 The Yellow Ball
Image Credit: Stephen Lovekin/Variety Billie combined two primary colors of her early years — bright orange and green — for this look at the 2018 Yellow Ball.
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2019 The Billie Eilish Experience
Image Credit: Joe Scarnici/Getty Images Dripped out rainbow-streaked Louis Vuitoonm — hat and mask included — Billie appears at Spotify’s Billie Eilish Experience at The Stalls at Skylight Row.
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2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards
Image Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images At the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards — where she earned a nomination for best new rock/alternative artist — Billie showed off her love for Sailor Moon while showing off her new jet black hair.
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2019 Coachella Music & Arts Festival
Image Credit: Roger Kisby/Getty Images Always daring, Billie combined a neon yellow top, a Louis Vuitton vest, a headband, oversized glasses and fuzzy navy blue sweatpants at Coachella 2019.
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2019 ASCAP Pop Music Awards
Image Credit: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic At the 2019 ASCAP Pop Music Awards — where she was honored with the vanguard award alongside brother FINNEAS — Billie showed some love to the Powerpuff Girls with this artsy vest and pants combo.
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2019 American Music Awards
Image Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images Sporting a plaid Burberry set complete with matching shoes and a white veil, Billie slays the red carpet for the 2019 American Music Awards. She won one award from six nominations that year: favorite alternative artist.
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2019 Variety’s Hitmakers Brunch
Image Credit: David Buchan/Variety Always good for some contrast, Billie juxtaposed an floral oversized jacket with neon green roots at the 2019 Variety’s Hitmakers Brunch.
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2020 Spotify Best New Artist Party
Image Credit: Chelsea Lauren/Variety A true Louis Vuitton doll, Billie went all-out neon with this eye-pipping look at Spotify’s 2020 Best New Artist Party.
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2020 Grammy Awards
Image Credit: Amy Sussman/Getty Images At the 2020 Grammy Awards — where she swept the general field with her blockbuster When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? LP — Billie gave us an elevated take on her neon green affinity with this head-to-toe Gucci ensemble.
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2021 Grammy Awards
Image Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Back at the Grammys — this time she took home two trophies for “Everything I Wanted” and “No Time to Die” — Billie chose a head-to-toe light gray and pink custom Gucci.
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2021 Met Gala
Image Credit: Taylor Hill/WireImage Everyone loves a Marilyn Monroe moment. For the 2021 MET Gala, Billie sported a nude tulle dress from Oscar de la Renta alongside a new blonde bob for her Happier Than Ever era.
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2021 LACMA ART+FILM GALA
Image Credit: Frazer Harrison/FilmMagic For the 10th Annual LACMA ART+FILM Gala, Billie opted for a more sultry look with this semi-sheer glittery black ensemble.
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2021 Variety’s Hitmakers Brunch
Image Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images Billie loves a good coat. At Variety’s 2021 Hitmakers Brunch, the “Lost Cause” singer went all-burgundy with this relatively understated look.
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2022 Academy Awards
Image Credit: Kevin Mazur/WireImage At the 2022 Academy Awards — where she won best original song for “No Time to Die” — Billie graced the red carpet in a flowy, black Gucci gown and matching bob.
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2022 Met Gala
Image Credit: Christopher Polk for Variety Sporting custom Gucci once again, Billie brought on the medieval vibes with this gorgeous lace-accented gown at the 2022 MET Gala.
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2022 LACMA ART+FILM GALA
Image Credit: Presley Ann/Getty Images For the 2022 LACMA ART+FILM Gala, Billie went for a monogrammed Gucci fit comprised of a cap, dress, tights, gloves and a cape.
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2023 Academy Museum Gala
Image Credit: Michael Buckner for Variety At the 2023 Academy Museum Gala, Billie played around with her silhouettes in this menswear-inspired pinstripe skirt suit from Jean Paul Gaultier.
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2023 Met Gala
Image Credit: Christopher Polk for WWD At the 2023 MET Gala — that year’s theme was honoring the late Karl Lagerfeld — Billie showed a bit of skin in this edgy, semi-sheer black gown and platform heels.
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2023 Barbie Premiere
Image Credit: Michael Buckner for Variety It may have been the Barbie premiere, but Billie took most of her pointers from Ken for her red carpet. Between a pin pinstriped Gucci button-down and black Raf Simmons shorts, Billie achieved the perfect balance of her personal style amd the Barbiecore aesthetic.
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2023 Variety Hitmakers Brunch
Image Credit: David Livingston/WireImage At Variety’s 2023 Hitmakers Brunch, Billie opted for a sportier look with a blue Dodgers bomber jacket and oversized blue denim jeans.
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2024 Oscars Nominee Luncheon
Image Credit: Michael Buckner for Penske Media At the 96th Oscars Nominee Luncheon, Billie went for an earthier ensemble comprised of a tan jacket, a multicolored headwrap and plaid pants.
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2024 Grammy Awards
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Billboard At the 2024 Grammys — where she picked up a pair of trophies for “What Was I Made For,” including one for song of the year — Billie donned a custom Barbie-inspired Chrome Hearts varsity jacket. Doesn’t get drippier than that!
