Madonna's Coachella costume goes missing; singer offers reward for return
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Madonna has announced that her vintage costume from Coachella is missing and has asked for its "safe return." The singer wore the purple corset bodysuit with purple stockings and lavender gloves during a surprise performance at the California music festival. She later revealed on stage that the same outfit had been worn during her first Coachella appearance in 2006.
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The singer took to Instagram to share her thoughts
The Like a Virgin singer took to Instagram Stories to express her disappointment over the missing costume. She wrote, "Still flying high since Friday night at Coachella! Thank you to Sabrina and everyone who made it possible." "This full circle moment hit different until I discovered that the vintage pieces that I wore went missing - my costume that was pulled from my personal archives - jacket, corset, dress and all other garments."
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Madonna is offering a reward for the safe return
Madonna further added, "These aren't just clothes, they are part of my history. Other archival items from the same era went missing as well." "I'm hoping and praying that some kind soul will find these items and reach out to my team. I'm offering a reward for their safe return. Thank you with all my heart."
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Significance of archival garments for artists
The missing costume is not just any outfit for Madonna; it's a piece of her history. Archival garments hold significant value for artists as they represent past eras, performances, and creative milestones. The singer has used archival fashion throughout her career, with these pieces connecting to past tours, videos, and public appearances.
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Meanwhile, new album arrives in July
Meanwhile, Madonna is set to release the sequel to the Confessions On A Dance Floor album on July 3. It will be the 67-year-old's 15th studio album. Fans and media are still following the story closely and many shared the Instagram message asking for the return of the garments. The police report suggests that this matter is under investigation.