She first encountered Madonna in the early '80s when the future star came for ... "Baby Love" music video in which she models high fashion ensembles with gloves, bracelets, and large trench ...

"Lauper said she did try to stand out from Madonna, who was a fashion trendsetter, so as not to appear as if she was copying ...

So, if you’ve shoved your favorite 80s clothing to the back of your closet ... doubled up on tulle tutus like Madonna, or wore one glove like Michael Jackson, you were totally rad!