Chappell Roan embraces jazz age and retro pin-up inspiration in looks by Wiederhoeft, Gunnar Deatherage and Zana Bayne on ‘SNL’

Chappell Roan took notes of early 20th century fashion during a performance “Saturday evening live” this weekend. The singer, who appeared alongside guest host John Mulaney, wore three different looks put together by her stylist, Genesis Webb.

In promotional videos and photography, Roan modeled a Jazz Age-inspired costume handmade by designer Gunnar Deatherage, a former “Project job” participant. The teal and green ensemble included a matching headpiece, intricate fringe beading and stunning dragonfly wing accessories. Thom Browne also made a pair of custom brogue heels for Roan.

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Deatherage revealed that the singer’s outfit took more than 500 hours – and 1,000 crystals – to create. The designer based his work on vintage photos of performers at the Casino De Paris, a music hall dating back to the 18th century.

“It feels so surreal to release this garment. It was an incredible labor of love and took a full month of working 18 hours a day to make it happen,” Deatherage wrote on Instagram. “I can’t tell you what it means to me as an artist to have my work seen on someone as incredible as Chappell and on such a big stage. Grateful cannot disguise what I feel.”

Deatherage previously created a bird look for Roan, inspired by “Barbie of Swan Lake,” which she wore during an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” in June.

Since Roan’s appearance on “SNL” coincided with Halloween weekendthe singer channeled the Bride of Frankenstein in a curly striped wig that evoked the creature’s signature hairstyle. For her rendition of “Pink Pony Club,” Roan modeled an ivory beaded Wiederhoeft dress from the brand autumn collection 2024.

Roan’s second ensemble, with an internal corset and a bow at the waist, was a nod to wedding dresses from the fifties and sixties.

Finally, Roan performed her new country single “The Giver” in a custom pink gingham look by Zana Bayne, who specializes in leather and latex designs. The singer’s pastel set, which came with matching gloves and cowboy boots, channeled vintage pin-up models.

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