Album imagery by fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott shows Swift bejewelled with diamantes, fishnet tights, fur and feathered headdresses. View image in fullscreen Art deco inspired … Kylie Minogue performing on her Showgirl tour, 2005. That professionalism, and commitment to putting on a stellar performance, defines the showgirl, Carr says. She has “absolutely” earned the right to call herself a showgirl, Chessik concludes, along with Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and other contemporary entertainers. As “the lone showgirl”, Swift has skipped solidarity and gone straight to commanding the stage solo.