Christina Aguilera decided to paint the town red to celebrate the beginning of New York Fashion Week — and made a real splash leaving the Opening Ceremony after-party

CHRISTINA Aguilera paints the town red in an enormous metallic puffa jacket at New York Fashion Week.

The Genie in a Bottle singer, 37, was covering a sheer scarlet dress as she left the Opening Ceremony after-party.

Singer Christina Aguilera compliments her bold red jacket with lipstick and heels
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Singer Christina Aguilera compliments her bold red jacket with lipstick and heelsCredit: Splash News

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Earlier in the night, she gave a surprise performance of her ballad, Twice, at Soho’s Le Poisson Rouge venue.

Christina duetted with RuPaul’s Drag Race star Sasha Velour.

This year could be Christina's out-there period - she recently wore this feathered number to a New York bash
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This year could be Christina’s out-there period – she recently wore this feathered number to a New York bashCredit: Getty Images – Getty

Here Christina goes for the strapped and striped look - no doubt an homage to credit crunch businessmen
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Here Christina goes for the strapped and striped look – no doubt an homage to credit crunch businessmenCredit: Getty Images – Getty

This rodeo-style outfit comes from Christina's less-is-more period
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This rodeo-style outfit comes from Christina’s less-is-more periodCredit: Getty – Contributor