Every generation gets the TV fashion icon it deserves, and for Gen Z it’s Maddy Perez. Alexa Demie’s character in HBO’s Euphoria turned cut-outs, matching knit sets and a perfect high ponytail into a whole aesthetic. Her looks went viral after almost every episode and sent fans searching for the exact top, skirt or pair of gloves. Here are 21 of her best outfits.
What made Maddy’s style work
Costume designer Heidi Bivens built Maddy’s wardrobe on a 90s and early-2000s reference: think Y2K glamour and Hollywood bombshells, mixed with what real teenage girls were buying online. Maddy’s clothes are always fitted, always deliberate and usually show some skin, with cut-outs, halter necks and crop tops. She loves a matching set and a strong colour, especially purple and blue. And the details matter just as much: the nails, the eyeliner, the hoops, the gloves.
Her signatures:
- Cut-outs and halter necks
- Matching knit sets and co-ords
- Purple, lilac and electric blue
- Opera gloves and statement nails
- Hoop earrings and chain belts
- The sleek high ponytail
The 21 best Maddy Perez outfits
1. The purple carnival cut-outs
The look that made everyone pay attention: a purple cut-out top and flared trousers at the carnival in season one.
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2. Blue beret and a white crop top
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3. White tank and a chain belt
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4. The lilac knit set
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5. A lilac floral mini
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6. Black corset top in the bathroom
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7. The coral cardigan set
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8. A cropped cardigan
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9. Chains down the back
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10. The New Year’s Eve dress and opera gloves
A black cut-out mini dress with long gloves, from the season two premiere, and one of the most copied party looks of the decade.
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11. Purple sparkle in the closet
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12. The blue sequin halter
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13. Sparkle and face gems
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14. A black cut-out top under blue lights
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15. Black jacket, sunglasses and a mini
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16. A pale blue halter
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17. Double denim
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18. White blouse over a black bralette
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19. The pink lace-up tank
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20. A pink crop top at home
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21. A printed slip dress, grown up
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How to dress like Maddy today
Find a matching set, a knit top and skirt or a top and flared trousers, in a strong colour like lilac or electric blue. Add one cut-out or halter piece for nights out, and finish with hoops, a chain belt and done nails. Pull your hair into a high, sleek ponytail. Maddy’s rule is that every detail is part of the look, so nothing is left to chance.
Frequently asked questions
Who designs the costumes in Euphoria?
Heidi Bivens is the costume designer of Euphoria.
What is Maddy Perez’s style called?
It mixes Y2K and 90s glamour: cut-outs, matching sets, halter tops, mini skirts and strong colours, with a lot of attention to nails and make-up.
Who plays Maddy Perez?
Alexa Demie.
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