SINGER Lily Allen has incorporated printed “receipts” linked to a partner’s alleged infidelity into stage costumes for the UK leg of her
West End Girl tour, her first in seven years.
The 40-year-old is performing her hit album
West End Girl in full during the tour.
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The album is widely known as an ode to her former husband David Harbour, 50, and their acrimonious breakup.
Allen referenced the album’s themes during performances of the track
4Chan Stan, which addresses discovering a partner’s alleged cheating.
During the song she wrapped herself in a long swath of fabric printed with lyrics and receipts.
Fans attending the opening shows in Glasgow and Liverpool this week reported that the receipts appeared to be from tequila bars and Bergdorf Goodman and were presented as purchases referenced in the song’s narrative.
Allen later unravelled the receipt dress during the performance to reveal a custom Self-Portrait ruffled sheer lace bodysuit and burgundy patent hot pants underneath, while further stage references appeared during the track
Pussy Palace, where she performed from a bed with a Duane Reade bag beside her reflecting lyrics about discovering a bag of sex toys at a partner’s second apartment.
