For those who may have grown weary of Gaga’s incessant exposés – both dramatically and well, literally, comes yet another that might be seen as refreshing for even those critical of her over-the-top fashion and ongoing nudity. Carrying just as much impact, the latest photos of Gaga, tweeted August 5th, feature a more modestly dressed Gaga than recent shots. Yet the impact is just as strong as Lady Gaga re-introduces her alter-ego, Jo Calderone.Originally introduced on the cover of Vogue Hommes, Japan in September 2010, Jo Calderone is hardly another Sasha Fierce. A far cry from pop star alter egos of the past, Gaga does what only Gaga can do, leaving no holds barred when cross dressing in finite detail to portray Jo Calderone as an unkempt, bad boy Dylanesque character for the cover of her single, Yoü and I.
While it’s true that Jo Calderone may possess the same shock value factor that is so famously associated with Lady Gaga, one glance at the scowling swagger of Calderone in the stark, smoke filled desaturated photos makes it impossible to argue against the level of execution with which the character has been developed – at least for now. With the music video Yoü and I’s release just around the corner, we’ll just have to wait and see how it all plays out.
Text Tienlyn Jacobson
Source: Lady Gaga, Twitter
