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A look back at Katy Perry's incredible - and colourful - style evolution

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Chloe Lee Longhetti

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This one is for the Kitty Kats!

Katy Perry is finally making her big music comeback – and she's had a style makeover to match.

The Teenage Dream singer has transformed her look over the years, going from a subdued look, to what she's become known for – her quirky, bright, fun and bold looks.

Now, she's swapped her style for a more sleek look.

One thing's for sure, Perry isn't afraid of taking a risk when it comes to fashion. Scroll through to take a look at her style evolution, starting at the very beginning.

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February 2004: A few years before releasing her debut single, Perry stepped out at a Jimmy Choo event and looked young and fresh-faced, wearing a sleek dusty pink blouse and silk trousers.

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July 2008: Perry, in her I Kissed a Girl music era here, attended a birthday celebration in a playsuit – a look she soon became known for among fans.

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November 2010: Perry turned heads in a bright pink and blue floral dress before performing at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

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June 2010: The blue hair era!

Perry opted for a crystal-embellished dress at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards in California, ensuring all eyes were on her.

Perry once said she has absolutely zero fashion regrets, telling Wmagazine: "No, because I think it [has all] represented me at the time and the age. I've worn a lot of weird ass things, but they've always brought me joy.

"Some people love it, some people are like, 'What the f--k?' and that's fine."

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September 2021: Perry turned to lilac as she stepped out at Variety's Power of Women event in Los Angeles.

Perry looked ethereal almost as she walked the red carpet in her frock, which featured billowing sleeves and a long skirt.

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May 2023: The hitmaker opted for a more royal look as she attended the Coronation of King Charles in London. She later performed at the Coronation concert.

For the historic event, Perry wore a bespoke lilac Vivienne Westwood dress with a pearl-look necklace.

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2024: The American Idol judge wore a cut-out black dress with eye-catching butterfly jewels.

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April 2024: The singer stunned in a classic black dress and silver heels as she attended the 10th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in LA.

She oozed Hollywood glamour.

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April 2024: Perry opted for a sheer netted dress and knee-high boots for the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards in Hollywood.

"Fashion is just a language," Perry told Vogue World.

"It's storytelling. I am so encouraged by the big morph in fashion that's happening at the moment. Everybody is shape-shifting, changing, adapting."

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