Halsey's Sparkly Bodysuit Is The Real Star Of Glitzy 'Alone' Video

Halsey's Hopeless Fountain Kingdom album is heavy inspired by Romeo and Juliet, specifically the hyper-romantic, desert-gritted, florally melodramatic 1996 Baz Luhrmann film adaptation starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes. Her music videos within the past year have reflected this, serving Benvolio vibes in "Sorry" and creating her own version of the fish-tank scene in "Bad At Love."


Her latest clip for the retro-themed "Alone" keeps those callbacks going — at one point early on, she stands between two neon crosses in a direct callback to R+J's most pivotal scene — although swaps out the desert imagery for Jazz Age nightclub ambience.


Halsey co-directed the clip with Hannah Lux Davis, who's also helmed videos for Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj, Hailee Steinfeld, Camila Cabello and Machine Gun Kelly, among others. It's gorgeous and decadent and reflects The Wonderful Gatsby more than anything Shakespearian. And before you know, Big Sean pops up decked out in all white to supply an ill Halsey some momentary repose.


Stick around and you'll find slow-mo vaping, romantic drama, along with a show-stopping however brief) appearance by Stefflon Don. Watch the entire thing above, and then watch it again to spot all of the subtle Romeo + Juliet references you might've missed.