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Do not fill this in! === Public image === Carey has been called a [[pop icon]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vulture.com/2020/12/mariah-carey-mc30-meaning-of-mariah-essay.html|title=Mariah Carey Might Be As Close to Pop Perfection As Pop Will Ever Allow|access-date=March 4, 2021|website=Vulture Magazine|date=December 8, 2020|archive-date=February 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210218040342/https://www.vulture.com/2020/12/mariah-carey-mc30-meaning-of-mariah-essay.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/features/interview/forever-mariah-an-interview-with-an-icon/|title=Forever Mariah: An Interview With an Icon|work=Pitchfork|date=November 28, 2018|access-date=July 5, 2020|archive-date=November 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231107043251/https://pitchfork.com/features/interview/forever-mariah-an-interview-with-an-icon/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://newrepublic.com/article/159685/sweet-fantasy-female-pop-star|title=The Sweet Fantasy of the Female Pop Star|access-date=March 4, 2021|magazine=The New Republic|date=October 9, 2020|last=Livingstone|first=Jo|archive-date=February 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210210201301/https://newrepublic.com/article/159685/sweet-fantasy-female-pop-star|url-status=live}}</ref> and has been labeled a "[[diva]]" for her stardom and persona.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.insider.com/mariah-careys-craziest-moments-2017-9|title=20 of Mariah Carey's wildest and most diva moments|work=Insider|date=July 15, 2019|access-date=July 5, 2020|archive-date=March 5, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240305111746/https://www.businessinsider.com/mariah-careys-craziest-moments-2017-9#when-she-subtly-dissed-madonna-1|url-status=live}}</ref> She said, "I have had diva moments, and then people can't handle it. I guess it's a little intense, because I come from a true diva: My mother is an opera singer. And that's a real diva, you know—Juilliard diva. And I mean it as a compliment, or I wouldn't be the person I am without experiencing that."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bramptonguardian.com/whatson-story/7513645-mariah-carey-gets-diva-nature-from-her-mom/|title=Mariah Carey gets diva nature from her mom|work=[[Brampton Guardian]]|location=Ontario, Canada|date=August 21, 2017|access-date=July 5, 2020|archive-date=July 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200710102416/https://www.bramptonguardian.com/whatson-story/7513645-mariah-carey-gets-diva-nature-from-her-mom/|url-status=live}}</ref> Carey's fanbase is known as the "[[List of fandom names|Lambily]]", a [[portmanteau]] of "lamb" and "family".<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/12/17/mariah-careys-devoted-lambily-celebrate-justiceforglitter|title=Mariah Carey's Devoted Lambily Celebrate #JusticeForGlitter|access-date=July 20, 2021|magazine=The New Yorker|archive-date=May 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513123751/https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/12/17/mariah-careys-devoted-lambily-celebrate-justiceforglitter|url-status=live}}</ref> With over 10 million followers as of April 2013, Carey is one of the most popular musicians on [[Twitter]].<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2013/apr/19/twitter-music-app-100-most-followed-musicians|title=The 100 most popular musicians on Twitter: get the full list|access-date=April 21, 2023|magazine=The Guardian|date=April 19, 2013|last=|first=|archive-date=April 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404191313/https://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2013/apr/19/twitter-music-app-100-most-followed-musicians|url-status=live}}</ref> Her fans are credited with originating the internet term "[[Stan Twitter|skinny legend]]", used as a form of praise and endearment for their idol.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.thedailybeast.com/skinny-legend-is-the-highest-praise-you-can-give-on-the-internet-right-now|title='Skinny Legend' Is the Highest Praise You Can Give on the Internet Right Now|access-date=April 21, 2023|magazine=Daily Beast|date=April 12, 2016|last=Lorenz|first=Taylor|archive-date=April 21, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230421190338/https://www.thedailybeast.com/skinny-legend-is-the-highest-praise-you-can-give-on-the-internet-right-now|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2008, Carey was named one of ''Time''{{'}}s [[Time 100|100 most influential artists and entertainers in the world]].<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=http://content.time.com/time/specials/2007/article/0,28804,1733748_1733752_1735744,00.html|title=The 2008 TIME 100|access-date=April 12, 2021|magazine=Time|date=May 12, 2008|last=Wonder|first=Stevie|archive-date=May 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506062802/https://content.time.com/time/specials/2007/article/0,28804,1733748_1733752_1735744,00.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=http://content.time.com/time/specials/2007/completelist/0,29569,1733748,00.html|title=Complete List – The 2008 TIME 100|magazine=Time|access-date=April 12, 2021|archive-date=May 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506093550/https://content.time.com/time/specials/2007/completelist/0,29569,1733748,00.html|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Now (newspaper)|NOW]]'' writer [[Kevin Hegge]] agreed that "Carey's influence is indisputable".<ref name="NOWMC1">{{Cite web|url=https://nowtoronto.com/music/features/mariah-carey-caution-comeback|website=Now|access-date=April 12, 2021|title=Have We Been Underestimating Mariah Carey?|date=November 29, 2018|archive-date=April 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412095413/https://nowtoronto.com/music/features/mariah-carey-caution-comeback|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[File:Mariah Carey GMA 2005.jpg|upright|left|thumb|Carey performing "[[We Belong Together]]" on ''[[Good Morning America]]'' in 2005]] Her style has often been described as "eccentric" and "over the top".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.redbookmag.com/life/news/a22238/mariah-careys-ex-breaks-his-silence-about-what-the-pop-star-is-really-like/|title=Mariah Carey's Ex Drops Some Major Truth Bombs About the Notorious Diva|date=May 27, 2015|access-date=April 21, 2023|archive-date=April 21, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230421191840/https://www.redbookmag.com/life/news/a22238/mariah-careys-ex-breaks-his-silence-about-what-the-pop-star-is-really-like/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/mariah-careys-fabulous-birthday-advice-3470650|title=Mariah Carey's fabulous birthday advice: "Don't round up, round down, darling"|website=[[Daily Mirror]]|date=April 28, 2014|access-date=April 21, 2023|archive-date=April 21, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230421190338/https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/mariah-careys-fabulous-birthday-advice-3470650|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://time.com/84645/mariah-carey-album-title-generator/ |title=Make Your Own Iconic Mariah Carey Album Title |last=Macsai |first=Dan |magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]] |date=May 1, 2014 |access-date=May 2, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140502151600/http://time.com/84645/mariah-carey-album-title-generator/ |archive-date=May 2, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> Writer Noah Berlatsky noted that "Carey has always reveled in uber-feminine, girly imagery", with her album titles such as ''Butterfly'', ''Rainbow'', ''Glitter'' and ''Charmbracelet'' being prime examples.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ravishly.com/2015/05/01/subversive-gender-message-mariah-careys-latest-music-video|title=The Subversive Gender Message In Mariah Carey's Latest Music Video|date=May 1, 2015|access-date=April 21, 2023|archive-date=April 21, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230421190339/https://ravishly.com/2015/05/01/subversive-gender-message-mariah-careys-latest-music-video|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/could-mariah-carey-be-more-girly-668008|title=Could Mariah Carey BE more girly?|website=[[Daily Mirror]]|date=February 2, 2012|access-date=April 21, 2023|archive-date=April 21, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230421190338/https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/could-mariah-carey-be-more-girly-668008|url-status=live}}</ref> In her memoir, she stated, "I refuse to acknowledge time. (...) Not living based on time became a way to hold on to myself, to keep close and keep alive that inner child of mine. It's why I gravitate toward enduring characters like [[Santa Claus]], the [[Tooth fairy|Tooth Fairy]] and [[Tinker Bell]]. They remind me we can be timeless."<ref>Carey and Davis, preface</ref> Tom Breihan of ''[[Stereogum]]'' wrote in 2015 that "decades from now, we will be looking back at Mariah Carey as one of the most gloriously batshit pop stars of all time."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.stereogum.com/1797944/mariah-careys-best-friend-is-a-dolphin/news/|title=Mariah Carey's Best Friend Is A Dolphin|date=April 29, 2015|access-date=April 19, 2023|archive-date=April 20, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230420003638/https://www.stereogum.com/1797944/mariah-careys-best-friend-is-a-dolphin/news/|url-status=live}}</ref> As the biggest pop star in music by the mid-1990s, Carey's "first years as a pop star were extraordinarily fruitful but restrictive".<ref name="TBBMC">{{Cite web|url=https://theboombox.com/20-years-ago-mariah-carey-reinvents-herself-with-butterfly/|title=20 Years Ago: Mariah Carey Reinvents Herself With 'Butterfly'|access-date=November 24, 2020|website=The Boombox|date=September 16, 2017|archive-date=October 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201025052254/https://theboombox.com/20-years-ago-mariah-carey-reinvents-herself-with-butterfly/|url-status=live}}</ref> In the late 1990s, after separating from Mottola, Carey adopted a more provocative and less conservative image than had been previously seen and began wearing more revealing clothes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fame10.com/entertainment/11-female-former-music-sex-symbols-from-the-90s/|title=11 (Female) Former Music Sex Symbols From The 90s|work=Fame10|date=June 13, 2014|access-date=July 5, 2020|archive-date=April 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190420210453/https://www.fame10.com/entertainment/11-female-former-music-sex-symbols-from-the-90s/|url-status=live}}</ref> She has since been described as a [[sex symbol]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2012/12/the-100-hottest-female-singers-of-all-time/lisa-loeb|title=The 100 Hottest Female Singers of All Time|work=Complex|date=December 10, 2012|access-date=July 5, 2020|archive-date=April 22, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190422202531/https://www.complex.com/music/2012/12/the-100-hottest-female-singers-of-all-time/lisa-loeb|url-status=live}}</ref> The singer mentions [[Marilyn Monroe]] as one of her biggest idols and her "beauty icon", and she referenced Monroe in some of her music videos, such as "[[I Still Believe (Brenda K. Starr song)|I Still Believe]]" or "[[Don't Forget About Us]]".<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2011/11/a-history-of-famous-women-whove-imitated-marilyn-monroe/4|title=A History of Famous Women Who've Imitated Marilyn Monroe|first=Tara|last=Aquino|date=November 14, 2011|access-date=June 4, 2021|magazine=Complex|archive-date=June 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210604213155/https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2011/11/a-history-of-famous-women-whove-imitated-marilyn-monroe/4|url-status=live}}</ref> Her album ''[[Butterfly (Mariah Carey album)|Butterfly]]'' has been credited for revamping Carey's image as a pop star where she began to embrace [[hip hop]] and [[R&B]] themes and fully come into her own self, resulting in [[butterflies]] becoming a metaphorical symbol of her impact and legacy upon pop and R&B music.<ref name="TBBMC"/><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1997/11/12/arts/critic-s-notebook-in-the-pop-kingdom-flying-is-the-reigning-metaphor.html|title=Critic's Notebook; In the Pop Kingdom, Flying Is the Reigning Metaphor|access-date=March 31, 2021|website=The New York Times|date=November 12, 1997|last=Strauss|first=Neil|archive-date=July 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210721204925/https://www.nytimes.com/1997/11/12/arts/critic-s-notebook-in-the-pop-kingdom-flying-is-the-reigning-metaphor.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In the early 2000s, Carey was a "tabloid fixture" and her [[Glitter (soundtrack)#Controversies|public breakdown]] during the promotion of her 2001 film, ''[[Glitter (film)|Glitter]]'', became the "stuff of tabloid legend" according to Justin Curto, writer for ''[[Vulture (magazine)|Vulture]]''.<ref name="NOWMC1"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vulture.com/2020/09/the-meaning-of-mariah-carey-book-best-stories.html|title=10 Shocking Stories From Mariah Carey's Memoir|access-date=April 12, 2021|website=Vulture|date=September 30, 2020|archive-date=April 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410235026/https://www.vulture.com/2020/09/the-meaning-of-mariah-carey-book-best-stories.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Her return to prominence in 2005 with the album ''[[The Emancipation of Mimi]]'' is regarded as one of the greatest musical comebacks in history.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/mariah-carey-interview-the-emancipation-of-mimi-anniversary-9356111/|title=Mariah Carey on Why 2005's Iconic 'The Emancipation of Mimi' LP Was 'More Than a Comeback Album'|access-date=April 19, 2023|magazine=Billboard|archive-date=April 19, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419175029/https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/mariah-carey-interview-the-emancipation-of-mimi-anniversary-9356111/|url-status=live}}</ref> After joining ''[[American Idol (season 12)|American Idol]]'' as a judge for the twelfth season, Carey became [[List of highest paid American television stars|one of the highest paid American television stars ever]].<ref name="Spin Magazine">{{cite web|last=Maloney|first=Devon|title=Mariah Carey's $18 Million 'Idol' Deal: How Does it Measure Up to Stars' TV Paydays?|url=http://www.spin.com/2012/07/mariah-careys-18-million-idol-deal-how-does-it-measure-stars-tv-paydays/|website=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]|access-date=July 4, 2017|date=July 24, 2012|archive-date=June 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170621231852/http://www.spin.com/2012/07/mariah-careys-18-million-idol-deal-how-does-it-measure-stars-tv-paydays/|url-status=live}}</ref> Emilia Petrarca of ''[[W (magazine)|W]]'' stated that "Carey is uber-cautious about cultivating her public image" but that when it comes to style, she is "more do than don't".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wmagazine.com/gallery/25-reasons-why-were-so-obsessed-with-mariah-carey-style|title=25 Reasons Why We're So Obsessed With Mariah Carey's Style|access-date=March 31, 2021|website=W|date=March 27, 2017|archive-date=June 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210620140639/https://www.wmagazine.com/gallery/25-reasons-why-were-so-obsessed-with-mariah-carey-style|url-status=live}}</ref> Several media outlets have called Carey the "Queen of [[throw shade|Shade]]".<ref name="nickiswiftMC1"/> When asked about American singer [[Jennifer Lopez]] in a German TV interview, Carey's response was, "[[I don't know her]]".<ref name="NOWMC1"/><ref name="nickiswiftMC1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nickiswift.com/166046/what-really-went-down-with-jennifer-lopez-and-mariah-carey/|title=What Really Went Down With Jennifer Lopez And Mariah Carey?|access-date=July 20, 2021|website=Nicki Swift|date=September 13, 2019|archive-date=September 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210928211342/https://www.nickiswift.com/166046/what-really-went-down-with-jennifer-lopez-and-mariah-carey/|url-status=live}}</ref> The clip became a viral [[internet meme]] and has been brought up in many other interviews with both of the singers.<ref name="NOWMC1"/><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2016/09/mariah-carey-i-dont-know-her-meme|title=The Summer That "I Don't Know Her" Became the Most Crushing Celebrity Shade|access-date=July 20, 2021|magazine=Vanity Fair|date=September 9, 2016|archive-date=August 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210805012911/https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2016/09/mariah-carey-i-dont-know-her-meme|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://socialitelife.com/mariah-carey-explains-that-viral-i-dont-know-her-meme-about-jennifer-lopez/|title=Mariah Carey Explains That Viral 'I Don't Know Her' Meme About Jennifer Lopez|access-date=July 20, 2021|website=Socialite Life|date=November 29, 2018|archive-date=July 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210720151626/https://socialitelife.com/mariah-carey-explains-that-viral-i-dont-know-her-meme-about-jennifer-lopez/|url-status=live}}</ref> After the release of "[[Obsessed (Mariah Carey song)|Obsessed]]", critics heavily compared its lyrics to [[Eminem]] who had negatively referenced her several times in songs, and suggested Carey alluded to him and his 'obsession' with her.<ref name=obsessed1>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/mariah-carey-impersonates-eminem-on-tiktok-for-obsessed-anniversary-2973249|title=Mariah Carey impersonates Eminem on TikTok for 'Obsessed' anniversary|work=NME|access-date=July 20, 2021|date=June 18, 2021|first=Shaheem|last=Reid|archive-date=July 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210720151848/https://www.nme.com/news/music/mariah-carey-impersonates-eminem-on-tiktok-for-obsessed-anniversary-2973249|url-status=live}}</ref> "Obsessed" never mentions the rapper's name, although reviewers felt it to be very obvious.<ref name=obsessed2>{{cite web|url=https://www.eonline.com/uk/news/1280864/mariah-carey-throws-shade-at-eminem-while-celebrating-obsessed-anniversary|title=Mariah Carey Throws Shade at Eminem While Celebrating "Obsessed" Anniversary|work=E!|access-date=July 20, 2020|date=June 17, 2021|first=Kisha|last=Forde|archive-date=July 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210724114639/https://www.eonline.com/uk/news/1280864/mariah-carey-throws-shade-at-eminem-while-celebrating-obsessed-anniversary|url-status=live}}</ref> Additionally, Carey played a role that resembled the rapper in the song's accompanying music video.<ref name=obsessed>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1614088/mariah-careys-obsessed-directed-at-eminem.jhtml|title=Is Mariah Carey's 'Obsessed' Directed At Eminem?|work=MTV News|access-date=August 13, 2011|date=June 30, 2009|first=Shaheem|last=Reid|archive-date=October 20, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111020164455/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1614088/mariah-careys-obsessed-directed-at-eminem.jhtml|url-status=live}}</ref> Due to her large gay fanbase, Carey is recognized as a [[gay icon]] and her song "[[Hero (Mariah Carey song)|Hero]]" is regarded as an [[gay anthem|anthem]] among the gay community as it touches upon themes of embracing individuality and overcoming self-doubt.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.therainbowtimesmass.com/heroism-of-mariah-carey/|title=The Heroism of Mariah Carey|work=The Rainbow Times|date=February 17, 2017|access-date=July 5, 2020|archive-date=July 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200712141804/https://www.therainbowtimesmass.com/heroism-of-mariah-carey/|url-status=live}}</ref> According to Carey herself, a lot of her gay fans admitted to also be growing up listening to her song "Outside" and relating to the feeling of isolation and unfitting.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://the97.net/featured/the-butterfly-effect-mariah-discovers-the-art-of-letting-go/|title=THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT: MARIAH DISCOVERS THE ART OF LETTING GO|work=The 97|date=October 9, 2014|access-date=June 6, 2021|archive-date=June 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210605222904/https://the97.net/featured/the-butterfly-effect-mariah-discovers-the-art-of-letting-go/|url-status=live}}</ref> Her diva persona has also given her much admiration from gay fans.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/rnw8jq/how-the-gay-icon-in-music-has-evolved|title=How the Gay Icon in Music Has Evolved Since Mariah Carey|work=Vice|date=July 29, 2016|access-date=July 5, 2020|archive-date=July 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200710111024/https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/rnw8jq/how-the-gay-icon-in-music-has-evolved|url-status=live}}</ref> Carey was honored by [[GLAAD]] in 2016 with the GLAAD Ally Award for which she expressed gratitude to her LGBT+ fans. In her speech she thanked the community, "For the unconditional love ... I wish all of you love, peace, [and] harmony".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mic.com/articles/143485/mariah-carey-just-explained-what-lgbtq-truly-stands-for-at-glaad-media-awards|title=Mariah Carey Just Explained What LGBTQ Truly Stands For at GLAAD Media Awards|work=Mic|date=May 15, 2016|access-date=July 5, 2020|archive-date=August 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200815055041/https://www.mic.com/articles/143485/mariah-carey-just-explained-what-lgbtq-truly-stands-for-at-glaad-media-awards|url-status=live}}</ref> Fashion has also been a part of Carey's image.<ref name="Grazia">{{Cite web|url=https://graziadaily.co.uk/fashion/trends/mariah-carey-1990s-style/|title=Mariah Carey's 1990s Outfits Are Actually A Brilliant Source Of Style Inspiration|access-date=March 31, 2021|website=Grazia|date=April 10, 2020|archive-date=November 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201113191650/https://graziadaily.co.uk/fashion/trends/mariah-carey-1990s-style/|url-status=live}}</ref> She was cited a [[fashion icons|fashion icon]] by ''[[Insider Inc.|Insider]]'' writer Susanna Heller who added that "her decadent closet spans multiple rooms and is full of designer clothing, lingerie, shoes, and accessories".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.insider.com/mariah-carey-style-evolution-2018-3|access-date=March 31, 2021|website=Insider|title=43 Pictures that Show Mariah Carey's Glamorous Style Evolution|archive-date=March 5, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240305111812/https://www.businessinsider.com/mariah-carey-style-evolution-2018-3|url-status=live}}</ref> ''CR Fashion Book'' writer Shepherd also stated that while her "sartorial aesthetic has shifted here and there ..., the music icon largely favors sexy, skin-baring, and often bedazzled looks.<ref name="CRFBMC">{{Cite web|url=https://www.crfashionbook.com/fashion/g26961358/mariah-carey-style-evolution/|title=Mariah Carey's Style Evolution|access-date=March 31, 2021|website=CR Fashion Book|date=March 27, 2019|archive-date=April 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210423001753/https://www.crfashionbook.com/fashion/g26961358/mariah-carey-style-evolution/|url-status=dead}}</ref> During her tours, she has frequently worn [[Jimmy Choo (company)|Jimmy Choo]] and [[Christian Louboutin]] high-end [[Stilletto heel|stiletto]] footwear,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eonline.com/au/news/876638/take-a-look-inside-mariah-carey-s-enviable-closet|title=Take a Look Inside Mariah Carey's Enviable Closet|publisher=E!|date=August 29, 2017|access-date=July 5, 2020|archive-date=July 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200710102413/https://www.eonline.com/au/news/876638/take-a-look-inside-mariah-carey-s-enviable-closet|url-status=live}}</ref> as well as [[leotard]]s, [[corset]]s, and [[fishnet]] tights.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instyle.com/news/mariah-carey-gym-look-fishnets-heels|title=Only Mariah Carey Could Get Away with Wearing This to the Gym|work=InStyle|date=February 3, 2017|access-date=July 5, 2020|archive-date=July 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200710110904/https://www.instyle.com/news/mariah-carey-gym-look-fishnets-heels|url-status=live}}</ref> Laura Antonia Jordan of ''[[Grazia]]'' called Carey fashion "royalty" and stated that in the 1990s, her go-to looks were "super-tight silhouettes, cropped tops, thigh-grazing hemlines and dangerously high slits."<ref name="Grazia"/> Carey has also been credited for beginning the trend of wearing [[low-rise pants|low-rise jeans]] in the early 2000s, after cutting off the [[waistband]] of the [[denim]] she wore for the music video of "Heartbreaker", which have since been described as "iconic".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/article/mariah-carey-jeans|title=How One Influencer Recreated Mariah Carey's Waistless Low-Rise Jeans With Help From Elvis Presley's Tailor|work=Vogue|date=December 4, 2021|access-date=April 23, 2023|archive-date=April 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230423131500/https://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/article/mariah-carey-jeans|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/mariah-carey-ended-wearing-those-182424619.html|title=This is how Mariah Carey ended up wearing those iconic jeans in the 'Heartbreaker" video|agency=Yahoo!|date=August 27, 2017|access-date=April 23, 2023|archive-date=April 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230423131458/https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/mariah-carey-ended-wearing-those-182424619.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/fashion/celebrity/a12114504/mariah-carey-heartbreaker-jeans/|title=Mariah Carey still has the jeans she wore in the Heartbreaker video|magazine=Cosmopolitan|date=August 29, 2017|access-date=April 23, 2023|archive-date=April 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230423134502/https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/fashion/celebrity/a12114504/mariah-carey-heartbreaker-jeans/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]]'' writer [[Christian Allaire]] stated that in the latter half of her career, Carey has "rarely hit without her evening [[gowns]], often embellished with crystals, sequins, or feathers."<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/gallery/mariah-carey-christmas-special-2020|title=A Closer Look At Mariah Carey's Festive, Fabulous Fashion For Her Holiday Special|magazine=Vogue|date=December 5, 2020|access-date=April 23, 2023|archive-date=April 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230423131500/https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/gallery/mariah-carey-christmas-special-2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Summary: Please note that all contributions to Christianpedia may be edited, altered, or removed 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