Shop The Egyptian Styles Of Katy Perry's Music Video 'Dark Horse:' Fashion Fame

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Katy Perry is known for her over-the-top music videos. Who could forget her Candy Land themed "California Girls" or jungle set "Roar" videos? For her single "Dark Horse," the pop-star once again didn't fail to bring her visual and fashion A-game.

The video, which features rapper Juicy J, has a whimsical Egyptian theme with Katy as a Nefertiti meets Cleopatra type goddess. Although at first glance, it may seem like an odd connection between song and concept, the clip's director says there's good reason for the Egyptian references.
"[Katy] said that there's actually a place in Egypt called Memphis, and she thought it was so interesting that Juicy J is from Memphis, Tenn.," explains director Mathew Cullen to Times Magazine. "She basically came to me and said, 'I want to do something Egyptian and I want to combine it with Memphis hip-hop.' That's music to my ears - when an artist has a couple concepts that they want to mash up to create something fresh."

But even with this historical backdrop, Katy manages to interject her own style. Surrounded by men painted blue, the 28-year-old is seen in bright colorful ensembles (who knew neon pink and grills were so big in the pyramid days), elaborate headpieces, heavy gold accessories, glittery wings and traditional Egyptian turquoise eye make-up. The eye of rah, pharaohs, snakes, cats and other classic Egyptian symbols pop up all over the video as well.

Inspired by her ancient tribute, we are exploring modernized Egyptian styles in stores now. Watch the video below and then shop the slideshow above to get the look.