On this day 29 years ago, Missy Elliott released her debut studio album 'Supa Dupa Fly,' produced by Missy and Timbaland. For the music video for "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)," Missy wore an inflated patent-leather "Michelin woman" suit to match the futuristic vibe of the video's setting.
However, the suit's construction fell flat on set when it was punctured, so her stylist, June Ambrose, used a small bicycle pump to keep it inflated. She sat out of the camera's view, pumping the suit continuously so it would not deflate. The two would go on to work together throughout Missy's career on the majority of Missy's music videos.