Lizzo's Cutout Dress at the People's Choice Awards Took 6 Weeks to Make

Lizzo [1]'s moment at the 2022 People's Choice Awards [2], where she accepted the people's champion award [3], called for a very special look. The 34-year-old musician and her stylist Brett Alan Nelson [4] tapped Alexander McQueen to construct a midnight-blue satin dress and matching thigh-high sock boots stitched with colorful flowers, birds, and other creatures. The coordinates took six weeks to make, according to E! [5]'s red carpet newscasters, and came in a multilayered off-the-shoulder silhouette with fabric panels peeling away into a free-flowing skirt at the waist — all to reveal a caged cutout.

Hammered gold jewelry played up the metallic shimmer of the thread work, including rings by Pamela Love and a blown-up chain-link earrings and necklace set from Alexis Bittar. Spindly cuffs wrapped around Lizzo [6]'s wrists, drawing attention to her manicure, courtesy of Eri Ishizu [7], which combined white, foil-decorated polish with apple-red french tips. Metal hairpieces from Alexis Bittar were woven into the star's edgy faux hawk [8], fashioned by Shelby Swain [9]. Alexx Mayo [10] completed the glam with colorful makeup, incorporating shades of peach, gold, and mahogany.

Lizzo [11]'s outfit seemingly pulled together the looks worn by the 17 diverse activists [12] that she honored on stage, symbolizing their unity in empowering and supporting others. At the same time, it speaks to her personal style [13], which is bright and fun, but not without attention to detail. Though she didn't walk the red carpet [14] alongside her peers, her ensemble ended up making a statement where it was most necessary at an event like the People's Choice Awards: in front of her fans.

Ahead, see every angle of Lizzo in Alexander McQueen, then shop some of her accessories.