Björk’s Most Eccentric, Over-the-Top, and Björk-iest Looks of All Time

Ever since she released her debut album 30 years ago, Björk has brought a wonderess uniqueness to every red carpet and stage that she graces. Of course, there was the infamous Marjan Pejoski “swan dress” worn to the 2001 Academy Awards (which would later be displayed in the Museum of Modern Art), but it is hardly the first, or last, memorable ensemble from the Icelandic singer. On the red carpet, she tends to opt for quirky, sculptural pieces that could double as artwork, often in metallic shades with an emphasis of glitter. On stage, it is all about the over-the-top costume, often constructed with various, voluminous layers and a matching headpiece for good measure. Here, a look back at Björk’s most extravagant looks through the years.

2023: AIM Awards

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Bjork in a flower.

Björk attends The AIM Awards 2023 at The Roundhouse on September 26, 2023 in London, England.

2023: Vienna Concert

Photo by Santiago Felipe/Redferns for ABA

Bjork in a dress.

Bjork performs on stage during a concert of her tour “Cornucopia” at Wiener Stadthalle on September 19, 2023 in Vienna, Austria.

2023: Tokyo Concert

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Bjork in a caccoon.

Bjork performs onstage during her Cornucopia Tour at Tokyo Garden Theater on March 31, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan.

2022: Blue Dot Festival

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Bjork in a puffer jacket.

Bjork performs in a Pier Paolo Piccioli for Moncler coat onstage during ‘Blue Dot Festival’ 2022 at Jodrell Bank on July 24, 2022 in Manchester, England.

2019: Cornucopia Performance

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Bjork in white.

Bjork performs onstage during her “Cornucopia” concert series at The Shed on May 12, 2019 in New York City.

2017: Sonar Music Festival

Santiago Felipe

Bjork Talks: Sonar Music Festival 2017

Bjork onstage during Sonar Music Festival 2017 Q&A on June 14, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Santiago Felipe/Redferns)

2017: Sonar Festival

Santiago Felipe

Bjork - Sonar Festival 2017

Bjork backstage during Sonar Festival 2017 on June 14, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Santiago Felipe/Redferns)

2017: Ceremonia Festival

Santiago Felipe

2017 Ceremonia Festival

Bjork performs onstage at the 2017 Ceremonia Festival on April 02, 2017 in Toluca, Mexico. (Photo by Santiago Felipe/Getty Images)

2015: Governors Balls

Taylor Hill

2015 Governors Ball Music Festival - Day 2

Bjork performs onstage during 2015 Governors Ball Music Festival at Randall’s Island on June 6, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic for Governors Ball Music Festival)

2015: Vulnicura Tour

Kevin Mazur

Bjork performs onstage during her “Vulnicura” tour at Kings Theatre on March 18, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)

2013: Bonnaroo

Jeff Kravitz

2013 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival - Day 3

Bjork performs at What Stage during day 3 of the 2013 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival on June 15, 2013 in Manchester, Tennessee. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

2012: Webby Awards

Jamie McCarthy

The 16th Annual Webby Awards - Inside

Bjork attends the 16th Annual Webby Awards on May 21, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage for The Webby Awards)

2012: Roskilde Festival

Roskilde Festival 2012 - Day 4

Bjork headlines the Orange Stage on day four of Roskilde Festival on July 8, 2012 in Roskilde, Denmark. (Photo by Rob Ball/WireImage)

2010: Private Dinner

Dave M. Benett

AnOther Magazine And Bjork - Private Dinner

Bjork attends private dinner hosted by AnOther Magazine to celebrate the latest cover star Bjork at Sake No Hana on September 20, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Dave M. Benett/Getty Images)

2010: The Artist is Present Closing

Charles Eshelman

Bjork attends the closing of Marina Abramovic’s “The Artist is Present” hosted by Givenchy at The Museum of Modern Art on June 1, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Charles Eshelman/FilmMagic)

2009: Hudson Jeans Dinner

Theo Wargo

AnOther Magazine and Hudson Jeans Dinner

Bjork attends the AnOther Magazine and Hudson Jeans Dinner at The Jane Hotel on September 14, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/WireImage for AnOther Magazine)

2008: Volta World Tour

Bjork performs at Hammersmith Apollo during her Volta world tour, on April 14, 2008 in London, England. (Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images)

2008: Big Day Out Festival

Hannah Peters

Big Day Out Auckland

Bjork performs on stage during the Big Day Out at Mt Smart Stadium on January 18, 2008 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

2006: Drawing Restraint 9 Premiere

Mat Szwajkos

Bjork arrives at the IFC Films premiere of “Drawing Restraint 9” at MoMA March 28, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Mat Szwajkos/Getty Images)

2003: Fashion Rocks

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Bjork with Alexander McQueen crystal face.

Bjork wears an Alexander McQueen creation at the Royal Albert Hall in London, United Kingdom.

2003: Coney Island Concert

Stephen Lovekin

Bjork in Concert at Coney Island - August 23, 2003

Bjork during Bjork in Concert at Coney Island – August 23, 2003 at Keyspan Park in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/FilmMagic)

2001: Golden Globe Awards

Ron Galella

The 58th Annual Golden Globe Awards - Arrivals

Bjork at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California (Photo by Ron Galella/WireImage)

2001: Radio City Music Hall Performance

Photo by KMazur/WireImage

Bjork in red feathered dress.

Bjork performs at Radio City Music Hall in NYC at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, New York, United States.

2001: Academy Awards

Jeffrey Mayer

The 73rd Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals

Bjork attends the 2001 Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage)

2000: Cannes Film Festival

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Bjork in Pink Dress

Icelandic pop star Bjork arrives at the premiere of her film “Dancer In The Dark” at the International Film Festival on May 17, 2000 in Cannes, France.

1996: Top of the Pops

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Bjork in jacket.

Icelandic singer Bjork performs live on stage at the Top of the Pops Weekend Festival at Wembley Arena in London on 13th September 1996.

1996: Tibetan Freedom Concert

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Bjork i white

Bjork performing at The Tibetan Freedom Concert 1996. Event held at the Polo Fields in Golden Gate Park San Francisco, California on June 16, 1995.

1994: MTV VMAs

Jeff Kravitz

1994 MTV Video Music Awards

Bjork during 1994 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

This article was originally published on Oct. 13, 2017

This post was originally published on W Magazine

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