Lady Gaga’s on Shopify: Go Behind the Build

Lady Gaga has a new Shopify site. But this isn’t just a merch store. It’s a stage, a story, a digital home—built to evolve as fast as she does.Her team needed something different. A site that could change overnight and feel as immersive as her albums. So they went headless, partnering with Commerce-UI, a Shopify agency known for pushing boundaries.In this episode, Shopify Partner Michal Klim takes us inside the build:How Hydrogen and Oxygen power a site that never stands still.Why merch sales weren’t the top priority—and what was.Why a “conversion-first” mindset wouldn’t work here—and what did.It’s a story about what happens when a global superstar takes Shopify beyond ecommerce best practices.🎧 Listen now on The Unofficial Shopify Podcast.The Unofficial Shopify Podcast is made by possible by our sponsors:Zipify – Build high-converting sales funnelsCleverific – Smart order editing for ShopifyAddress Validator – Reduce delivery address errors & costsSpecial thanks to our friends at Shopify and to our listeners.Show LinksLady Gaga’s Shopify Store – See the site in actionAbracadabra! Building Lady Gaga's magical storefront experience on Hydrogen - Shopify Newsroom articleCommerce-UI – The agency behind Lady Gaga’s Shopify siteShopify Hydrogen – Build headless commerce experiencesShopify Oxygen – Deploy Hydrogen storefronts on Shopify’s infrastructureSanity CMS – Headless CMS used for editorial contentWork with KurtWant to optimize your Shopify store and grow your business? I help Shopify merchants like you increase conversions, streamline operations, and build standout online experiences.Apply to work with me: EthercycleSee how I’ve helped other brands: Recent Client SuccessesGet my best Shopify insights: Join My NewsletterLet’s make your Shopify store better, faster, and more profitable.