15 best-ever NFL Super Bowl half-time concert outfits: from Rihanna’s Loewe-dressed baby bump and Beyoncé’s ‘Michael Jackson jacket’ to Madonna’s Givenchy crown and Shakira and J.Lo’s Versace looks
- Rihanna rocked a red Loewe outfit for her Super Bowl half-time show, joining a long line of fashion history-makers, like Lady Gaga’s iconic Swarovski-emblazoned Versace bodysuit
- The Weeknd wore a crystal jacket by Givenchy, Bruno Mars stunned in a gold jacket by Saint Laurent – Katy Perry, Janet Jackson, Prince, Diana Ross and NSync all make our list of memorable looks
The Super Bowl attracts millions of viewers every year, mainly for the sport, of course – but here at STYLE, we’re infinitely more interested in the incredible performances that take place during the half-time show.
This year saw the return of Rihanna and her “special guest” ... which turned out to be her surprise new baby bump. The pop star dazzled in head-to-toe red attire, with her jumpsuit coming from Loewe.
The half-time artists’ costumes are among the most talked-about topics of the annual event. From Michael Jackson’s 1993 headline in a gold harness suit jacket to Lady Gaga’s epic Versace bodysuit in 2017, here are 15 of the best costumes worn by performers during the NFL Super Bowl’s half-time show.
1. Michael Jackson, 1993
2. Diana Ross, 1996
Diana Ross was one of the first half-time show performers to sport multiple outfits within her musical set. Ross went from rocking a giant gold cloak to making waves in an orange floor-length gown with purple detailing during her Super Bowl show performance in 1996.
3. NSync, 2001
NSync wore a rainbow of colours when they headlined the Super Bowl half-time show alongside Aerosmith in 2001. Justin Timberlake’s lime green jacket added a pop of colour.
They were collectively the epitome of noughties fashion during their performance. Each member wore wide-cut pants, T-shirts and jackets, but it was the lime colouring of Justin Timberlake’s look that really stood out.