The singer was spotted out in Paris wearing the full runway look, featuring a jacket and skirt embroidered with layers of silk-petal flowers.

There was also no attempt to simplify the look, as Rosalía kept the oversized floral scarf and Dior shoes, preserving the head-to-toe styling we had only just seen on the runway.

What I find most interesting is how well the look translates away from the controlled setting of a runway. On the model, you can appreciate the workmanship and styling, but seeing Rosalía walking through Paris gives the clothes a completely different energy. For something covered in thousands of silk petals, it doesn’t feel precious or too delicate to exist beyond the runway.

Rosalía was also an ideal person to give this collection its first major celebrity outing. She has never needed her clothes to be conventional, and there’s enough personality here for her to wear the look rather than have the sheer amount of detail wear her.

From front row to first wear in a matter of hours, we’ve seen this movie before.

Without Blood New York Special Screening

Salma wore a custom Gucci one-shoulder red gown. It’s simple and effective, doing exactly what you want a red carpet dress to do: make an impact and flatter the wearer.

There’s nothing particularly new about the formula, but Salma looks beautiful, and red has always been a great colour for her.

Digger Royal London Premiere

Dressed in Bottega Veneta, Salma wore a black cape-effect draped silk-satin maxi dress.

Even with the creases — which are minor, by the way — this feels so much more contemporary and much grander. The styling also makes a considerable difference, with the gold Bottega Veneta Andiamo clutch and Boucheron jewels giving the black satin exactly what it needed.

I wanted to put these two looks side by side because the contrast says a lot. I can picture Salma wearing that Gucci dress 10 or even 20 years ago, and I don’t know if that says more about the dress or Gucci currently under Demna. There is nothing wrong with classic red carpet glamour, but I’m not seeing a new proposition for Salma in the first look.

The Bottega Veneta look feels firmly in the present, while still giving her the glamour and sense of occasion that suit her. This is how I want to see Mrs Pinault.

The actress wore a beautiful David Koma Resort 2027 satin halter gown, with the sculptural ruffle at the hips adding volume and definition to the otherwise streamlined silhouette. I love how the detail creates a focal point without taking away from the simplicity of the gown.

It’s just a shame about the length. The fabric pooling around Jessica’s feet is a bit jarring and puts a dent in the fluid, clean line that makes this gown so appealing.

I do love how Jessica let the dress do the talking with neutral makeup, a simple high bun and no jewellery.

Stylist: Rebecca Corbin-Murray.

Storybook Dressing

Demi Moore wore Thom Browne, and with the painterly landscape print, plus the striped tie, pleated skirt, socks, two-tone shoes and day bag, I’m sure many of you are feeling overstimulated by this look. But I actually find it really charming. It’s the colour and storybook quality of the print that wins me over.

I’m even on board with the socks-and-shoes combination, mostly because they coordinate so well with the rest of the look. I would gripe about wanting her hair back, but we know that is a losing battle 98% of the time.

School Uniform Codes

Tallulah Willis joined her mother wearing Thom Browne, and while her checked three-piece look leans much more heavily into the designer’s school-uniform codes, I love the mother-daughter Thom Browne moment. I’m also glad they chose completely different themes from the designer’s vocabulary, giving each look its own identity.

The white pumps work for me, but the black leather dog bag feels out of place.

Clean Lines

Kendall Jenner kept things understated in the REVOLVE LOS ANGELES Thora Bodysuit with black trousers, with the asymmetric cut-out adding just enough interest to her minimalist approach.

Cut-Out Confidence

The dramatic side cut-outs on Alex Consani’s REVOLVE LOS ANGELES Carla gown were enough to carry this look.

Hardware Included

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wore the REVOLVE LOS ANGELES Odelie mini dress, with the metal hardware built into the neckline. I’m not sure if this was the Rosie effect, but the dress is now sold out. Either way, this is exactly the kind of sleek black mini that sits comfortably within her style repertoire.

Leather After Dark

Adriana Lima wore the REVOLVE LOS ANGELES Rouen leather jacket as a dress, which was easily more interesting than styling it as outerwear. An Aquazzura Envelope clutch and simple black pumps completed the look.

The Colour Moment

Adot Gak raised the fashion level in this striking orange Dior Resort 2027 dress. Between the texture, draping and oversized flower at the shoulder, there is plenty happening here, yet she wasn’t overwhelmed by any of it, which is no small feat. Extra kudos for matching her footwear to the dress and then taking an entirely different route with that vivid blue eye makeup. A vision in a sea of black.

Familiar Territory

After the VMAs, Olandria returned to her signature style in this Dolce & Gabbana mini dress. Between the lace-trimmed cups, corset-style lacing and satin finish, the boudoir feel is impossible to miss.

The Cinched Mini

Brooks Nader wore a black satin strapless cinch-hem mini dress by 7 For All Mankind, from Nicola Brognano’s debut collection as Creative Director. The gathered hem gives the otherwise simple strapless mini its defining detail. I would have loved a sexier strappy sandal here.

Opting for black again, the actress changed into Sleeper’s Black Tie Pajamas.

Yes, actual pyjamas. I guess the clue is in the name, and I don’t blame her. After wearing such a beautiful but highly fitted gown from Atelier Prabal Gurung for the premiere, comfort for the after-party was no doubt essential.

The feather-trimmed set is designed to make the transition from loungewear to eveningwear, and Anne certainly made that case here. I’m glad she kept the detachable feathers, as without them I’m not sure the look would have had quite the same after-party appeal.

Gold Aquazzura So Nude sandals and a black Bvlgari clutch dressed things up further, but the pièce de résistance was undoubtedly the Bvlgari High Jewelry Divas’ Dream necklace and matching earrings.

If you’re going to wear pyjamas to an after-party, this is certainly one way to do it.

Stylist: Erin Walsh.

It’s fair to say that you weren’t as enamoured as I was with Catherine’s blue Zuhair Murad gown for the London premiere, so will this Marmar Halim Spring 2027 peach asymmetrical embroidered gown fare any better?

For me, the glamour is always there — that comes from the woman herself — and in this case, her love of embellishment once again feels entirely at home. The soft peach colour is also beautiful on her and makes a change from the deeper tones we saw from Catherine while promoting Wednesday.

If I were to nitpick, I’m slightly bothered by the part of the dress under her right arm that is poking out. Once I noticed it, I couldn’t unsee it, but it’s not near enough to derail me from liking this look.

Stylist: Kelly Johnson.

The event was attended by the series’ narrator and executive producer, Oscar nominee Wunmi Mosaku.

The last time we saw the British-Nigerian actress on the red carpet, she was looking lovely in lavender while showcasing her maternity style at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. Last night, she returned to the bold colour that we have always enjoyed seeing from her.

There really isn’t a colour that doesn’t look beautiful on Wunmi, and this purple, blue and hot-pink Atelier Ndigo look was another reminder. The sculptural neckline and accent at the waist give the look its impact, while the combination of those hue are particularly striking.

Founded by stylist and costume designer Waina Chancy, Atelier Ndigo builds its designs around colour, craftsmanship and sculptural construction, often transforming delicate fabrics through pleating and architectural forms. It’s easy to see why the label works so well for Wunmi, especially when you consider her willingness to embrace both colour and interesting silhouettes.

I also love that her makeup artist took cues from the dress, picking up the purple and pink tones around her eyes. With gold pumps completing the look, this was a welcome return to the red carpet for Wunmi.

Stylist: Shameelah Hicks. Makeup Artist: Joy Adenuga.

The Ambassadors

Jennifer Lawrence comes first, naturally, and this pale-blue look is one of her better Dior outings. Her relationship with the house has produced its share of looks that haven’t landed for me, but this one absolutely does. The lace-trimmed, draped silhouette feels relaxed enough for a daytime show while still giving us something to talk about.

Anya Taylor-Joy went in the opposite direction with black lace, keeping the sheer element sophisticated with a midi skirt and that long cape-like top. The scarf at the neck was a particularly good addition.

Camille Cottin delivered the kind of laid-back French dressing that looks entirely at home on her: a checked jacket, white T-shirt and distressed denim shorts. No need to complicate it.

Greta Lee is making a case for autumn capris, and considering how mild September has been, why not? And, of course, Anderson presented them with turned-up, cuff-like hems to keep them from feeling too conventional.

Mia Goth and Rihanna both opted for black. I wish Rihanna had brought some of the energy from the day before, but admittedly, it may have been too loud for this crowd.

Dior Denim

Dior denim continues to be part of Jonathan Anderson’s vision for the house, and the front row offered four different ways to wear it. Eileen Gu went oversized, Ever Anderson paired hers with a softly tailored jacket, Rebecca Marder paired her dark cropped denim with the open shirt naturally accommodating her baby bump, while Nine d’Urso kept things more casual in distressed pale-wash jeans, a white T-shirt and black blazer.

Ladylike Daytime Glamour

Ejae and Karlie Kloss tapped into a more traditional idea of Dior femininity, and I enjoyed seeing this side of Anderson’s vision. Both feel particularly well suited to a daytime front row, while showing that his approach to the house isn’t solely about disruption. There is still room for the Dior woman who wants to dress like a lady.

Borrowing From The Boys

Beatrice Borromeo and Deva Cassel both looked to the Dior Men’s Spring 2027 collection, showing how easily Jonathan Anderson’s menswear translates across wardrobes. Beatrice mixed the collection’s oversized tailoring with fluid checked trousers, while Deva went for the full checked suit. Two different approaches, but both make a convincing case for shopping beyond the womenswear collection.

Outerwear

Alexa Chung and Héloïse Favier both made coats the focus of their front-row looks. Alexa gave her grey double-breasted coat the familiar high-low treatment with jeans and sandals, while Héloïse chose a pale mint coat for what must have been an incredibly emotional Dior show following the recent death of her mother, Mathilde Favier. Black may have been the expected choice, but considering Mathilde was remembered for her warmth, energy and love of fashion, the softness of this colour feels like a fitting way for Héloïse to honour her mother.

Petals

We’ve seen Jonathan Anderson’s petal details become a recurring feature on the red carpet, and naturally they made their way to the Dior front row. Dilraba was an immediate standout in red, which is hardly surprising considering how consistently she makes an impact, while Zita d’Hauteville offered another memorable interpretation.

Cynthia Erivo, Jang Wonyoung, Ling Ling Sirilak Kwong, Orm Kornnaphat and Rosalía each worked the motif into their looks, showing just how extensively Anderson is developing this signature.

But Alison Oliver deserves a special mention: this is easily the best Dior look she has presented so far.

The Reruns

Some of these Dior looks are already familiar. Dree Hemingway’s Dior Resort 2027 dress was previously worn by Emilia Schüle during the Venice Film Festival, while Juria’s Dior Fall 2026 jacket has already appeared on Florence Pugh and Anya Taylor-Joy in different patterns.

Miranda Kerr’s draped Dior dress was previously seen in grey on Alison Oliver, but I much prefer the blue here – the colour gives look far more presence.

And Mitsuki Takahata’s Dior Resort 2027 black-and-white dress was previously worn by Priyanka Chopra, completing a front row where déjà vu was inevitable.

Spring Forward

Nadia Tereszkiewicz and Jisoo offered the first preview of Dior Spring 2027, wearing looks that had yet to make their runway debut. Nadia kept things relaxed in a floor-length checked coat with dark denim, while Jisoo went in the opposite direction with a white pussy-bow blouse and sculpted pink mini skirt. Two very different introductions to what Jonathan Anderson has in store for Spring 2027.

Credit: Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images for Dior

Sydney photocalls usually make the Opera House the obvious backdrop, but Wendy’s Secret Garden feels particularly fitting for Sense and Sensibility. Its lush setting offers a subtle connection to the film’s English countryside without trying to recreate its period setting.

I’m sure you instantly recognised this as Alaïa Fall 2026 dress for one of two reasons. Either it was the asymmetrical pleated skirt, which we also saw on Emily Blunt’s halterneck version during her Disclosure Day press tour in Paris back in June, or those Alaïa mesh pumps, which have become something of a celebrity favourite.

I wasn’t sold on Emily’s version of this dress, but Daisy’s has changed my mind. Putting the two side by side, I think the deciding factor is the balance between bodice and skirt. Daisy’s long-sleeved, high-neck version gives us more body and less skirt, so the tiers don’t dominate the entire look. The proportions feel better suited to the design, and I find this version far more appealing.

What I’m also enjoying is how Daisy’s Sense and Sensibility wardrobe is evolving. The earlier looks leaned into period references that made sense for a Jane Austen adaptation, with two Vivienne Westwood looks taking us into that world at the start of the tour. Since then, the looks have felt true to Daisy’s own style, which those of you who grow tired of method dressing for an entire press tour will appreciate.

Her new, curlier hairstyle also works beautifully here, while the fresh makeup is exactly what this ivory look needed.

This might be my favourite look of this tour.

Stylist: Dani Michelle.

The actress wore her second custom Calvin Klein Collection look in a matter of days, following her guest appearance at the MTV VMAs on Sunday, and this one was definitely not sheer.

The white two-piece continues Dakota’s preference for lighter tones as we head into autumn. After the sheer Colleen Allen dress in London, followed by blush Calvin Klein at the VMAs, she’s now moved into white, with iridescent sequin embroidery and crystal fringe creating a waterfall effect across the top and high-slit column skirt.

I’m also convinced there’s something behind the contrast between Dakota and Anne Hathaway’s looks. Anne, who leads the film as Lowen Ashleigh, arrived in black, while Dakota, who plays Verity Crawford, is in ivory. Considering the psychological dynamic between their characters, those opposing colours feel like more than a coincidence.

At first, I thought the top had an illusion neckline, with a line of crystals tracing the collarbone. On closer inspection, that sparkle is actually Dakota’s Roberto Coin necklace, which sits so perfectly with the bralette that it almost appears to be part of the design.

I’m enjoying this Dakota x Calvin Klein union, as the partnership has taken her somewhere completely different. And honestly, I’m glad we’re getting something outside the Alessandro Michele maximalism.

Matching square-toed Calvin Klein Collection leather sandals completed the look.

Stylist: Kate Young.

Considering Verity is a thriller, black could hardly have been more apt, but Atelier Prabal Gurung made sure this was anything but a predictable black gown.

What immediately struck me was the silhouette. During her pregnancy, Anne has largely gravitated towards fluid shapes. Think back to the Prada look in New York and the blue chiffon Dior gown in London while promoting The Odyssey. This feels like a completely different approach.

The fitted bodice embraces her changing shape before opening into a voluminous skirt with a sweeping train, and I love that she isn’t treating maternity dressing as something that requires one particular silhouette.

I always wonder how far in advance a gown like this can realistically be made. Anne’s body is changing throughout her pregnancy, yet this has been created to follow a very particular shape, with intricate embellishments worked across the fitted bodice. The timing and fittings must be incredibly precise to get something this detailed to fit so beautifully on the night.

I’m also enjoying the return of Anne’s high ponytail. With so much happening through the gown, particularly around the neckline, keeping her hair swept back was the right call.

Bvlgari jewels completed the look, which heads straight into my top two Anne Hathaway looks of the year.

Stylist: Erin Walsh.

For the occasion, the singer wore a shimmering gold tinsel-knit Matières Fécales Couture two-piece.

Gold tinsel, exaggerated shoulders and enough shimmer to decorate a Christmas tree? Rihanna said yes to all of it. And somehow, instead of looking festive, she looks fabulous.

That’s the magic here. Matières Fécales Couture gave her a look that could easily wear the person, but when Rihanna is in this kind of fashion mood, she’s never interested in playing it safe. She meets every ounce of its excess and then adds those sunglasses like this is perfectly normal Monday night dressing in Paris.

The look was styled with a black Ferragamo Cara bag from Maximilian Davis’ Fall 2026 collection, which is quickly proving to be the celebrity go-to from the season. Against all that gold, the bag and black pumps might seem like the safe option, but adding another metallic or embellished element would have been one statement too many. The black gives the eye a break from the high-shine texture while connecting neatly with her sunglasses.

Stylist: Jahleel Weaver.

Digger LA Premiere

It has to be said that Riz Ahmed’s chartreuse satin top is what made this Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello look work for me. That shot of colour immediately lifts what could have felt like a regular workday suit into something worthy of the red carpet. Some of you haven’t taken to Riz’s love of a roomy suit, but this isn’t as oversized as the Givenchy and Loewe looks we’ve seen recently.

The Social Reckoning London Premiere

Jeremy Allen White usually keeps things fairly traditional when wearing custom Louis Vuitton, but this was a much more relaxed proposition. The shirt and black tie bring a touch of formality, but the beige single-breasted sports jacket and brown corduroy trousers pull the look firmly into more casual territory. I like the change of pace. It feels closer to Jeremy’s natural style than the traditional tailoring we usually see from this partnership

Black Church Bay Zurich Film Festival Premiere

Joe Locke was a look of two halves for me. I love the sleekness of the McQueen double-breasted evening jacket, but the trousers needed to be taken up an inch. Those beautiful McQueen Heron leather shoes, however, were absolutely the right way to finish the look.

Paper Tiger New York Film Festival Premiere

Miles Teller has a reputation for impeccable tailoring, and that continued with this grey AMIRI Spring 2026 suit. Despite him opting for a rare relaxed silhouette and open shirt, it still feels sharp, which is exactly why Miles continues to be so reliable when it comes to tailoring. A TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Glassbox Gold 39mm watch completed his look.

2026 MTV Video Music Awards

This is one menswear look I missed from the VMAs. Alex Warren wore a Public School New York Fall 2026 layered wrap-style shirt over a grey button-down and patterned tie, and there’s something refreshingly unconventional about the combination that makes it much more interesting than a standard shirt-and-tie look. It’s smart without feeling overly formal for the event.

Out In Paris

Of course Belmont Cameli is in Paris ahead of the Saint Laurent Spring 2027 show. We know Anthony Vaccarello is collecting curly-haired friends of the house like Infinity Stones: first Connor Storrie, then Jack Innanen, and now Belmont.

He travelled in style wearing a Saint Laurent leather bomber jacket with SL868 sunglasses and the Le 5 à 7 Maxi hobo bag. The oversized bag is doing a lot for this airport look, and I can already see why Belmont fits so easily into Vaccarello’s growing circle.

East of Eden Photocall

Christopher Abbott wore Ferragamo, pairing a Prince of Wales check blazer with black wool trousers and a white vest. I like the simplicity here. The vest relaxes the traditional check jacket without taking the look into overly casual territory.

Style-wise, the British actress has been on an upward trajectory since her 2023 Wonka press tour, and that continued at this premiere.

As we’ve seen, Celine’s custom looks have been very understated lately, with Charlize Theron and Emma Laird among those embracing that approach. I would have expected something similar for Olivia, but instead she selected a Celine Fall 2026 runway look.

The tunic and trousers feel like a genuine change of pace for Olivia. There’s an ease to the silhouette, but the proportions and unexpected runway choice give this far more personality than the pared-back custom looks I would have anticipated.

I don’t think I’ve ever used this adjective for Olivia, but this is cool.

And we can’t forget the hair. We’ve known Olivia with a pixie cut for so long – including her blonde phase – that seeing her with this longer, naturally textured style feels like almost as much of a transformation as the clothes. I love how it changes the entire mood of her look.

Celine shiny leather sock booties completed the look.

Stylist: Miranda Almond.

We’ve talked a lot about Emma’s ability to keep finding new ways to approach tailoring, and they did it again with this Dries Van Noten Spring 2027 look from the menswear collection.

The juxtaposition of the smooth cream shawl-collar jacket and bleached jeans shouldn’t necessarily work, but that contrast is exactly what makes this so good. The jacket has all the refinement you would expect from evening tailoring, while the jeans make the look feel much more reflective of Emma’s personal style. They have always approached tailoring on their own terms, and this is another example of how naturally they can make menswear feel like their own.

The jacket is admittedly oversized, so the peach belt literally pulls the look together while giving the silhouette some shape. The blue shoes were another great choice, picking up the colour of the denim without being an obvious match.

This is cool without looking like Emma tried to make it cool. So much so that an Armani-clad Tom Cruise appeared to stop and show his appreciation on the red carpet.

Tiffany & Co. jewels completed their look.

Stylist: Rose Forde.

We haven’t seen much of Mikey lately, aside from Tiffany & Co. events and appearances on the front row at Dior, so I fully expected Dior for her first major premiere back. Instead, she surprised me in Standing Ground Fall 2026.

We’ve been day-one fans of Michael Stewart’s label, with Tilda Swinton and Naomie Harris among the women who first brought his sculptural designs to the red carpet. Both have the height these statuesque gowns seem to demand, but we’ve also seen with Florence Pugh that Standing Ground’s proportions don’t automatically work on everyone.

That’s why I’m so impressed by how Mikey commands this striking chartreuse design. The meticulously sculpted, bead-textured bodice creates that unmistakable Standing Ground silhouette, yet despite Mikey being considerably shorter than the women we’ve previously seen wearing the label, the proportions don’t overwhelm her at all.

I have a feeling some of you will be put off by the black disc peeking above the neckline, but I love how it interrupts the chartreuse and gives the neckline an even stranger, more graphic quality. Removing it would make the dress easier, but far less interesting.

If you were unmoved by Mikey’s Anora press tour and the awards season that followed, are you on board with this look?

Tiffany & Co. jewels completed her return to the red carpet.

Needless to say, I’m obsessed. Wow.

Stylist: Andrew Mukamal.

After missing the London premiere while promoting Tenzing at the Toronto International Film Festival, Caitríona joined her co-star dressed in McQueen Fall 2026.

There’s a lot happening here, but the black tailoring tempers the more romantic elements – the ivory bow, chiffon and floral embroidery peeking beneath the skirt.

Draping the bow down the front rather than sweeping it dramatically to one side softens its impact, while reducing the exaggerated cuffs gives the tailoring a cleaner finish. And I’ll take the black pumps over the runway boots for the red carpet.

There’s another reason McQueen feels right for Dublin. Creative director Seán McGirr is Irish, making this a fitting choice for Caitríona’s home premiere.

Stylist: Nicky Yates.

To mark the occasion, Tiffany & Co. presented I Am Only a Pencil before hosting an intimate dinner in the museum’s Christine and Stephen A. Schwarzman Fashion Galleries, where the guest list brought together several different approaches to evening dressing.

Pannier Perspective

Diane Kruger instantly caught my attention in Erdem Resort 2027, as her dress featured the designer’s new silhouette, inspired by archival 1920s shapes and exaggerated pannier-inspired constructions in the skirt. We just saw Florence Pugh wearing a similar version from the same collection, and I don’t think either of Diane’s pictures does this dress justice. Against the dark backdrop, much of the volume disappears, while the seated picture gives us no real sense of the architecture of the skirt.

Her Bird on a Rock by Tiffany & Co. brooch, featuring a kunzite of over 33 carats, was placed front and centre on her velvet choker, which was a clever choice. The choker feels entirely at home with the 1920s references of the dress, while also giving the Schlumberger piece the prominence it deserved.

Tailoring After Dark

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is firmly in her Saint Laurent chapter, and no doubt we’ll see her front row at the show later this evening. For this event, however, the focus was tailoring.

The elongated double-breasted jacket and wide-leg trousers create a long, lean line and a clean profile. I also like that she resisted adding a shirt or top underneath; the open neckline gives her Tiffany & Co. necklace exactly the space it deserves.

Silver Screen

I did wonder whether Anya Taylor-Joy was giving us a preview of Dior Spring 2027, but having just watched the show, that isn’t the case, as she was wearing McQueen.

I personally love Anya in bolder hues, so I wasn’t immediately sold on this silver strapless gown. However, the crinkled finish and sheer lace panel keep it from becoming another straightforward metallic gown. Her Bird on a Rock by Tiffany & Co. necklace, featuring over 14 total carats of diamonds and rubies, was perfectly placed against the strapless neckline.

Understated By Design

Greta Lee wearing Jil Sander this understated almost feels unexpected in itself. This isn’t the Greta who usually has me studying every detail, but for a jewellery-focused dinner, I understand the decision to pull things back, particularly when she was wearing a Bird on a Rock by Tiffany & Co. Wings pavé necklace in platinum with diamonds.

Let The Diamonds Lead

We often say let the jewels do the talking, and that was definitely the case for Amanda Seyfried, whose simple black column dress provided the perfect canvas for her Bird on a Rock by Tiffany & Co. Wings pavé necklace in platinum with diamonds.

There really wasn’t a need to complicate this. The dress knew its role.

Too Much Leather

Cynthia Erivo had a similar idea in Khaite, keeping the palette dark and allowing her Bird on a Rock by Tiffany & Co. Wings necklace in gold and platinum with pavé diamonds to register, but the proportions of this leather look overwhelm her.

The oversized jacket is where I struggle most. Between the dropped shoulders, extra-long sleeves and boxy shape, there is simply too much jacket for Cynthia. The long leather skirt underneath only adds to the weight of the look.

Black With A Twist

Adria Arjona wore a black Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini dress that takes a familiar off-the-shoulder silhouette and gives it a subtle asymmetry across the neckline.

I like this on Adria. It has enough shape to distinguish it from the other black dresses at the dinner, while leaving plenty of room for her Bird on a Rock by Tiffany & Co. Wings necklace in gold and platinum with pavé diamonds to register.

The D Buckle Returns

Camille Cottin, of course, was dressed in Dior. You didn’t love the D buckle detail when it appeared at the neckline of Charlize Theron’s dress, but does it make more sense as a belt?

I think it does. Here, it has a purpose within the tailoring, cinching the jacket, breaking up the black and giving your eye somewhere to land. This feels like a far more natural home for the detail. Do you agree?

Her Bird on a Rock by Tiffany & Co. Wings necklace in gold and platinum with pavé diamonds completed the look.

Satin Simplicity

Chase Sui Wonders kept things simple in a black satin Sportmax Fall 2026 dress. I think this side pose was necessary to appreciate the cut-out, as I’m not sure the dress and its draping would register as well from the front.

Her Bird on a Rock by Tiffany & Co. Wings pavé necklace in platinum with diamonds was an ideal choice for the otherwise pared-back look.

Alaïa Influence?

Léna Mahfouf wore the REVOLVE LOS ANGELES Elettra maxi dress, and it’s difficult not to see an Alaïa influence in the white cut-out design. It’s a comparison that feels particularly relevant for Lena, who is already familiar with the Alaïa aesthetic, having worn the label several times, especially during Cannes Film Festival.

The white provided a welcome break from the amount of black at this dinner, while her Bird on a Rock by Tiffany & Co. Wings pavé necklace in platinum with diamonds had no competition from the neckline.

Lavender Interlude

Alison Oliver opted for a lavender column dress, offering another welcome change of colour.

The square neckline and clean line keep things simple, with the soft shade doing most of the work. It’s not the most memorable look of the evening, but after so much black, I appreciated seeing something lighter. Her Bird on a Rock by Tiffany & Co. Wings necklace in gold and platinum with pavé diamonds was an easy fit with the simplicity of the dress.

I know what you’re thinking: this grey Prada dress feels a little lukewarm for Scarlett, but this festival tends to be a much more low-key affair, so I’m not surprised she kept things simple.

For me, the styling is doing a lot of the work here. I love this new shorter hairstyle, which feels fresh after the long, Veronica Lake-inspired waves she was serving during the Jurassic World Rebirth promo tour last year.

The orange-red lip was also a smart choice, bringing some warmth to all that grey, while the silver Prada sandals give the look a lighter finish. Without those three elements, I think the dress would have struggled to hold my interest.

Stylist: Kate Young.

Much like last week’s royal premiere, the German actress wore Chanel, this time selecting a look from the Fall 2026 Haute Couture collection. Sadly, this one didn’t work for me, and I’m genuinely disappointed.

There was an Old Hollywood, old-world charm to her London look, and I can see an attempt to continue that mood here, but the result feels far less flattering.

I love how Sandra placed the cape detail over her shoulders, but the body of the top feels unresolved. The V-shaped panel and visible pulling through the bodice make it difficult to appreciate this as a Haute Couture piece when I expect the construction to be impeccable.

The peach colour isn’t the problem, although I can see a lot of you disliking it. The lace adds another issue for me, as combined with the satin, it gives the dress an antique quality, but not in a way I find charming.

Surprisingly, I love the gold and burgundy Chanel pumps, and the embellishments are beautiful. Her hair and makeup are also perfectly suited to the look, but none of that is enough to make me love the look.

Stylist: Jordan Johnson Chung.

Many of you weren’t sold on her Rodarte gown for the London premiere, but for this occasion, both the mood and the colour were lifted as the British actress wore a white Erdem Resort 2027 dress.

The exaggerated silhouette may be the sticking point here, but those proportions are also what make the dress interesting. Remove them and much of its character disappears, especially on someone like Florence, who has never been afraid of an unconventional shape.

Personally, I’m sold. There’s a confidence required to carry this much volume, and Florence makes the proportions feel convincing rather than awkward. I also love the contrast between the sculptural shape and the simplicity of the white.

Silver Aquazzura Love Struck sandals and Bvlgari jewels completed her look.

Stylist: Rebecca Corbin-Murray. 

That continued in Milan, but instead of the high glamour and highly decorative looks we have seen from her recently, Jennifer switched gears in a velvet three-piece suit from Dolce & Gabbana’s Fall 2026 collection.

This is what I love about our multi-hyphenate queen: she can do it all. I’m sure many of you will prefer this side of JLo, where the styling is sharper and the embellishment takes a back seat.

There is something to be said for seeing Jennifer lean so fully into masculine codes. Her high-glamour moments will always be my preference, but that doesn’t stop me from loving this look. From the cap to the knee-high boots, JLo commits to the runway idea while making a few key changes of her own.

I’m particularly intrigued by how the thinner tie and slouchier boots change the proportions. The runway styling feels strict and uniform-like, while Jennifer’s version has a little more swagger. Even with the brooch and Dolce & Gabbana Alta Gioielleria jewellery, the tailoring remains the focus.

Readers’ Choice

Catherine, Princess of Wales in Jenny Packham – ‘Digger’ Royal Premiere and Diego Calva in Willy Chavarria – Tenders Loving Care San Sebastián Film Festival Screening

Critic’s Choice

Shakira in Gaurav Gupta Couture – Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour and Diego Calva in Willy Chavarria – Tenders Loving Care San Sebastián Film Festival Screening

Week 37 Winners

Readers’ Choice

Zendaya in Prada – 2026 Emmys and Xolo Maridueña in Diesel – Sirius XM Studios

Critic’s Choice

Lili Reinhart in Elie Saab Haute Couture – ‘The Love Hypothesis’ New York Premiere and Rami Malek in Tom Ford – The Man I Love TIFF Premiere

Week 36 Winners

Readers’ Choice

Fan Bingbing in Tony Ward – ‘Being Heumann’ TIFF Premiere and Patrick Schwarzenegger in Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann – ‘Bunker’ Venice Film Festival Premiere

Critic’s Choice

Helen Mirren in Jenny Packham – Mobland Season 2 London Premiere and Patrick Schwarzenegger in Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann – ‘Bunker’ Venice Film Festival Premiere

Week 35 Winners

Readers’ Choice

Rooney Mara in Louis Vuitton – Bucking Fastard Venice Film Festival Premiere and John Malkovich in Dior – Wild Horse Nine Venice Film Festival Premiere

Critic’s Choice

Bhavitha Mandava in Chanel – Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People? Venice Film Festival Premiere and John Malkovich in Dior – Wild Horse Nine Venice Film Festival Premiere

Week 34 Winners

Readers’ Choice & Critic’s Choice

Shu Qi in Alex Perry – Cartier Exhibition and Nas in Tom Ford – 2026 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards

Week 33 Winners

Readers’ Choice

Michelle Pfeiffer in FFORME – The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Jack Innanen in Loewe – Adults Season 2 Press Junket

Critic’s Choice

Priyanka Chopra in A.W.A.K.E. Mode – ‘The Cycle of Love’ New York premiere and Paul Anthony Kelly in Loro Piana – TV Academy’s 2026 Televerse Festival

Week 31 Winners

Readers’ Choice & Critic’s Choice

Monica Barbaro in Dior – ‘One Night Only’ New York Premiere and Callum Turner in Louis Vuitton – ‘One Night Only’ New York Premiere

Week 30 Winners

Readers’ Choice

Zendaya in Tamara Ralph Couture – ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ London Premiere, Florence Pugh in Tamara Ralph Couture – ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ London Premiere, Zendaya in Ashi Studio Couture – ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ LA Premiere, Drew Starkey in Dior – The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Jonah Wharton in SuitSupply – Lioness New York Premiere

Critic’s Choice

Florence Pugh in Tamara Ralph Couture – ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ London Premiere and Drew Starkey in Dior – The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Week 29 Winners

Readers’ Choice & Critic’s Choice

Zendaya in Atelier Versace – ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Shanghai Premiere and Jaafar Jackson in Dzojchen – Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Week 28 Winners

Readers’ Choice

Zendaya in Matières Fécales – ‘The Odyssey’ New York Premiere, Andrew Garfield and Stanley Tucci in Ralph Lauren – Wimbledon 2026

Critic’s Choice

Zendaya in Matières Fécales – ‘The Odyssey’ New York Premiere, Emmy Rossum in Monse – ‘Furious’ New York Premiere and Andrew Garfield in Ralph Lauren – Wimbledon 2026

Week 27 Winners

Readers’ Choice

Zendaya in Jacquemus – ‘The Odyssey’ London Photocall and Rami Malek in Wales Bonner – Wimbledon 2026

Critic’s Choice

Zendaya in Jacquemus – ‘The Odyssey’ London Photocall and Bad Bunny Front Row at the Schiaparelli Fall 2026 Haute Couture Show

Week 26 Winners

Readers’ Choice & Critic’s Choice

Fan Bingbing in Tony Ward Couture – Fan Beauty Diary’s Thailand Grand Launch and Jaafar Jackson in Valentino – 2026 BET Awards

Week 25 Winners

Readers’ Choice

Hande Erçel in Georges Chakra Couture – Pomellato Celebrates ‘Le Joaillier Révolutionnaire’ Exhibition Opening and Tyriq Withers in Louis Vuitton – Front Row at Louis Vuitton

Critic’s Choice

Zendaya in John Galliano – ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ London Photocall and Rami Malek in Saint Laurent – Front Row at Saint Laurent

Week 24 Winners

Readers’ Choice

Jisoo in Georges Hobeika Couture – Cartier’s Into the Wild Exhibition and Paul Anthony Kelly in Brunello Cucinelli – Brunello Cucinelli’s Pitti Uomo Dinner

Critic’s Choice

Maura Higgins in Sabina Bilenko Couture – Royal Ascot and Jiang Qiming in Loewe – 2026 Weibo Film’s Night

Week 23 Winners

Readers’ Choice

Emily Blunt in Tamara Ralph Couture – ‘Disclosure Day’ New York Premiere, Jodie Turner-Smith in The New Arrivals – ‘The Agency’ Press and Colman Domingo in dunhill – ABC Studios

Critic’s Choice

Jodie Turner-Smith in The New Arrivals – ‘The Agency’ Press and Colman Domingo in dunhill – ABC Studios

Week 22 Winners

Readers’ and Critic’s Choice

Kerry Washington in Oscar de la Renta – 2026 Gotham Awards & Colman Domingo in dunhill – ‘Disclosure Day’ London Premiere

Week 20 Winners

Readers’ and Critic’s Choice

Salma Hayek in Gucci – Kering’s Women In Motion Dinner & Niels Schneider in Tom Ford – ‘La Bataille De Gaulle: L’Âge De Fer’ Cannes Film Festival Premiere

Week 19 Winners

Joint Readers’ Choice

Demi Moore in Jacquemus – Cannes Film Festival Jury Photocall and Cate Blanchett in Givenchy – Garance’ Cannes Film Festival Premiere

Joint Readers’ Choice

Adam Bessa in Celine – Histoires Parallèles Cannes Film Festival Photocall and Diego Calva in Ferragamo – Nice Airport

Critic’s Choice

Demi Moore in Jacquemus – Cannes Film Festival Jury Photocall and Adam Bessa in Celine – Histoires Parallèles Cannes Film Festival Photocall

Week 18 Winners

Readers’ Choice

Emma Chamberlain’s Mugler – 2026 Mey Gala & Jeremy Pope in Vivienne Westwood MAN – 2026 Met Gala

Critic’s Choice

Chase Infiniti in Thom Browne – 2026 Met Gala & Jeremy Pope in Vivienne Westwood MAN – 2026 Met Gala

Week 17 Winners

Readers’ Choice

Chase Infiniti in Cong Tri – The Walt Disney Company’s Emmy Season Toast to TV & Lewis Hamilton in Saint Laurent – Miami F1 Grand Prix

Critic’s Choice

Ana de Armas in Louis Vuitton – Louis Vuitton Mythica High Jewellery Collection Launch & Lewis Hamilton in Saint Laurent – Miami F1 Grand Prix

Week 16 Winners

Readers’ Choice

Grace Gummer in Bottega Veneta – ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ New York Premiere, Kendrick Sampson in Sergio Hudson – ‘Michael’ LA Premiere & Calum Harper in AMIRI – ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ New York Premiere

Critic’s Choice

Grace Gummer in Bottega Veneta – ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ New York Premiere & Kendrick Sampson in Sergio Hudson – ‘Michael’ LA Premiere

Week 15 Winners

Readers’ and Critic’s Choice

Diane Kruger in Sabina Bilenko Couture & Connor Storrie in Calvin Klein Collection – Tiffany & Co. Blue Book 2026: Hidden Garden Launch

Week 14 Winners

Readers’ Choice

Carey Mulligan in Dries van Noten – ‘Beef’ Season 2 Premiere & Jay Ellis in Ferreri – Fashion Trust U.S. Awards 2026

Critic’s Choice

Carey Mulligan in Dries van Noten – ‘Beef’ Season 2 Premiere & Matt Bomer in dunhill – The Drew Barrymore Show

Week 13 Winners

Readers’ and Critic’s Choice

Zendaya in Schiaparelli Haute Couture – ‘The Drama’ New York Premiere & Robert Pattinson in Dior – ‘The Drama’ New York Premiere

Week 12 Winners

Readers’ Choice

Liu Yifei in Elie Saab Haute Couture – Bvlgari Eclettica High Jewelry Event & Sombr in Valentino – iHeartRadio Music Awards

Critic’s Choice

Zendaya in Armani Privé – ‘The Drama’ Rome Premiere & Sombr in Valentino – iHeartRadio Music Awards

Week 11 Winners

Readers’ Choice

Nicola Coughlan in Georges Hobeika Couture – ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’ London Screening, Rose Byrne in Dior – 2026 Oscars & Colman Domingo in Jacquemus – Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Critic’s Choice

Simone Ashley in Tamara Ralph Couture – Vanity Fair Oscar Party & Colman Domingo in Jacquemus – Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Week 10 Winners

Readers’ Choice

Zendaya in Cachè – 2026 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards and Ryan Gosling in AMIRI – ‘Project Hail Mary’ London Premiere

Critic’s Choice

Naomi Ackie in Issey Miyake – ‘I Love Boosters’ SXSW Premiere and Ryan Gosling in AMIRI – ‘Project Hail Mary’ London Premiere

Week 9 Winners

Readers’ Choice

Diane Kruger in Iris van Herpen Haute Couture – Le Grand Dîner Du Louvre and Sam Heughan in Siobhan Mackenzie – The ‘Outlander’ Season 8 New York Premiere

Critic’s Choice

Teyana Taylor in Thom Browne – 2026 Actor Awards and Charlie Hunnam in Brioni – 2026 Actor Awards

Week 8 Winners

Readers’ Choice

Chase Infiniti in Louis Vuitton 2026 BAFTAs and Riz Ahmed in Saint Laurent – 2026 BAFTAs

Critic’s Choice

Jessie Buckley in Maison Margiela Artisanal – ‘The Bride!’ London Premiere and Riz Ahmed in Saint Laurent – 2026 BAFTAs

Week 7 Winners

Readers’ Choice

Rose Byrne in Loewe – 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards and Alexander Skarsgård in Saint Laurent – The Moment’ London Premiere

Critic’s Choice

Rose Byrne in Loewe – 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards and Ethan Hawke in Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann – The Weight Berlin Film Festival Premiere

Week 6 Winners

Readers’ Choice

Teyana Taylor in Tamara Ralph Couture – 2026 Costume Designers Guild Awards and Chris Hemsworth in AMIRI – ‘Crime 101’ LA Premiere

Critic’s Choice

Teyana Taylor in Tamara Ralph Couture – 2026 Costume Designers Guild Awards and Jacob Rott in Giuseppe Di Morabito – No Good Men’ Berlin Film Festival Premiere

Week 5 Winners

Readers’ Choice

Margot Robbie in Chanel – ‘Wuthering Heights’ Paris Premiere and Sombr in Valentino – 2026 Grammy Awards

Critic’s Choice

Lady Gaga in Matières Fécales – 2026 Grammys and Jacob Elordi in Bottega Veneta – ‘Wuthering Heights’ London Premiere

Week 4 Winners

Readers’ and Critic’s Choice

Margot Robbie in Schiaparelli Haute Couture ‘Wuthering Heights’ LA Premiere and Jacob Elordi in Chanel – ‘Wuthering Heights’ LA Photocall

Week 3 Winners

Readers’ and Critic’s Choice

Teyana Taylor in Tom Ford – Gymkhana Las Vegas Opening and Jeremy Pope in Mithridate Promoting ‘The Beauty’

Week 2 Winners

Readers’ Choice

Chase Infiniti in Louis Vuitton – 2026 Golden Globe Awards and Colman Domingo in Valentino – 2026 Golden Globe Awards

Critic’s Choice

Kate Hudson In Armani Privé – 2026 Golden Globe Awards and Colman Domingo in Valentino – 2026 Golden Globe Awards

Week 1 Winners

Readers’ and Critic’s Choice

Chase Infiniti in Louis Vuitton – 2026 Critics’ Choice Awards and Michael B. Jordan in Louis Vuitton – 2026 Critics’ Choice Awards

For her September 25 performance at Plénitude Arena, Céline returned to Dior with a second custom creation, worn while performing ‘On ne change pas’, that feels closely connected to the first.

Both are black column dresses built around asymmetrical sculptural pleating, but this time the effect is less expansive. Rather than the pleats extending from both hips, the fan-shaped crin sweeps across the bodice before forming a side basque, with crystal and pearl embroidery adding some sparkle under the stage lights.

Jonathan Anderson appears to be developing the same idea for Céline rather than starting again. This isn’t a repeat of her opening-night dress, but you can immediately see the relationship between them, giving her Dior looks for the residency a recognisable identity. However, I am interested to see where Jonathan Anderson takes Céline’s Dior wardrobe next.

Stylist: Annie Horth.

Opening the 2026 ceremony, Madonna performed material from Confessions II, with Sabrina Carpenter joining her for Bring Your Love before Charli XCX appeared for Danceteria Afterhours.

Madonna stayed with one of her preferred labels, Saint Laurent, wearing a black satin double-breasted mini trench over a burgundy bodysuit with fishnet tights. The original Saint Laurent lace-up boots from her Confessions on a Dance Floor era added an archival element from 2005. Anthony Vaccarello also dressed Madonna for her FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show performance in July, so the label continues to be a fixture in her current performance wardrobe.

After wearing Saint Laurent on the red carpet, Charli XCX switched to Dsquared2 for her performance with Madonna.

The black mini dress, fishnets, garters, leather gloves and platform pumps felt particularly apt for a duet with Madonna. Her influence can be traced through generations of pop stars who followed her, and Charli’s lingerie-inspired stage look felt like a natural reflection of that legacy while remaining completely in keeping with her own style.

Sabrina Carpenter joined Madonna on stage wearing Dolce & Gabbana, and her signature retro performance style found an obvious connection with Madonna’s own history.

The white shirt, high-waisted briefs, suspenders and beret played into the vintage showgirl aesthetic Sabrina has made central to her stage wardrobe, but seeing it alongside Madonna highlighted just how much of the modern pop-star fashion playbook she helped write.

A Welcome Change

Troye Sivan has been a certified Prada devotee for quite some time, so seeing him switch things up in Erdem was refreshing. You will instantly recognise the house codes in the draped feathers, which we recently saw on Sienna Miller, along with the patch on the jacket, a detail that appeared throughout the Spring 2025 collection.

The Prada looks had started to meld into one for me. There are only so many variations of a cropped vest and shirt with low-rise trousers before one look becomes difficult to distinguish from the next. This reminded me of how adventurous Troye’s style was pre-Prada, and it is easily one of the best menswear looks I have seen this year. Spinelli Kilcollin jewellery completed his look.

What Happened Here?

The thing about the Superman press tour was that Nicholas Hoult was doing much of the fashion heavy lifting. We were so enamoured with his style and new blond hair that David Corenswet didn’t need to do quite as much, even as the film’s lead. We didn’t love all of David’s looks, but with Nicholas feeding us, it didn’t matter quite as much.

Now, standing alone on this red carpet in dunhill, I’m absolutely flabbergasted by how bad this is. The grey completely washes him out, the grooming isn’t helping, and I’m not even talking about the creases. The whole thing looks sloppy to me. And why are the trousers so short? Christian Louboutin Dandelion shoes completed his look.

Double Denim Redemption

We were not enamoured by Brad Pitt’s double-denim moment in San Sebastián, but Belmont Cameli makes a far more convincing case for it in Ferragamo.

This works because the proportions feel right and there is enough contrast between the two shades of denim to stop everything merging together. I’m also glad he removed the additional shirt from the runway styling. It would have made the look feel unnecessarily layered when this simpler approach suits him better. Christian Louboutin Orlando shoes and David Yurman jewellery completed his look.

Country, Chrome Hearts Style

You can always rely on Shaboozey to bring some country-inspired flair to the red carpet, but Chrome Hearts took that idea somewhere sharper with this custom-made three-piece leather suit.

Without the accessories, you might not immediately read this as country, but the belt and Western boots make the reference clear. More importantly, it still feels completely in step with the way Shaboozey has approached fashion throughout his rise.

The Jacket Does The Talking

Sinners actor Miles Caton wore KidSuper Fall 2026, with the graphic leather jacket doing most of the work. It’s a strong choice for Miles and feels right for both him, and the VMAs.

Second Generation Style

Magnus Ferrell, yes Will Ferrell’s son, and he wore Viviano Spring 2027.

The powder-blue look is a great introduction to his red-carpet style. The embroidered shirt and matching tie have a slightly retro quality, while the wide-leg trousers make the whole thing feel current.

A Couture Tribute

Adam Lambert brought the spirit of his latest album, ADAM, to the VMAs in custom Charles de Vilmorin Couture, wearing a black silk taffeta cape.

The look celebrates the album’s themes of fearless self-expression while paying homage to the iconic queer creatives who paved the way for artists like Adam. Here, that tribute was to André Leon Talley, with the dramatic black-tinted rooster-feather headpiece inspired by the work of Philip Treacy.

It’s a meaningful fashion statement, but also one that feels completely natural for Adam, who has never treated menswear conventions as boundaries.

Lace With Bite

Bebe Rexha stepped out in Dreaming Eli Fall 2026 black lace corsetry. While this is hardly new territory for the VMAs, the Jimmy Choo lace-up boots feel like overkill. There was already enough going on without heavy boots. Loree Rodkin jewellery completed her look.

Lingerie Layering

There was equally a lot happening with Bella Poarch’s Dreaming Eli Fall 2026 look, from the corsetry and lace to the stockings and trailing ribbons. Admittedly, I don’t get it, but somehow it feels completely at home at the VMAs. Jeffrey Campbell Le Chat pumps completed her look.

Mirror, Mirror

Chloe Bailey wore an Idan Cohen Spring 2025 gown, with the mirrored embellishments doing most of the work. But as dazzling as the gown is, I can’t overlook the fit of the bust, which is simply too tight.

Gothic Glamour

Ella Bright looked beautiful in archival Roberto Cavalli. Between the embellished halterneck gown and her retro beauty look, there is a gothic glamour here that suits her surprisingly well.

Baby Spice Goes Dark

I will always associate Emma Bunton with soft pink hues, so this black Annie’s Ibiza sculpted, embellished mini was quite the switch. She may still look like Baby Spice, but the fashion has come a long way from the playful looks we once associated with her.

Rinna Being Rinna

Of course Lisa Rinna was going to commit. Her white SEKS gown, complete with its sculpted bust and thigh-high slit, feels entirely consistent with the fashion persona she has created for herself. Hueb jewellery completed her look.

A Major Normani Moment

Normani looked sensational in Robert Wun Fall 2025 Couture, wearing one of the most commanding silhouettes in this roundup. You may remember that Dilraba wore this gown to the W China Annual Gala back in August last year. McQueen earrings completed her look.

Full MTV Fantasy

Paris Hilton in a crystal-covered The Blonds look with a matching choker and thigh-high boots? Love it or loathe it, this is so the VMAs. Maybe early 2000s VMAs, but perfect nonetheless.

Romantic PinkPantheress

This Nina Ricci Pre-Fall 2011 burgundy ruffled gown makes an interesting change from the shorter, more playful silhouettes we often see from PinkPantheress. While I miss her aforementioned style, I love the romantic feel of this look.

Old-School Glamour

RAYE wore Georges Hobeika Fall 2026 Couture, giving us a heavily embellished halterneck gown paired with the vintage glamour that has become such a signature for her.

Sheer Commitment

Rei Ami embraced one of the night’s recurring themes in HILA. The sheer black look leaves very little hidden, yet the layered embellishment means she doesn’t appear completely naked. The piles of Hoorsenbuhs white-gold and diamond jewellery add even more to an already detailed look.

A Softer Moment

Among a red carpet full of body-conscious and barely-there looks, Sienna Spiro offered something softer in Valentino. The tiered burgundy gown has a romantic quality that sets it apart from much of what we saw on the night.

Crystal Siren

This is the first time I’ve featured Slayyyter, so I can’t speak to whether this custom Kallie Collett gown is typical of her style. What I can say is that the crystal embellishment and sheer finish make plenty of sense for a VMAs debut on RCFA. Cristahlea sandals completed her look.

Bridal Reworked

Stella Lefty selected a Claire Pettibone Fall 2015 Bridal gown, but nothing about it reads as a trip down the aisle. The silver lace, beading and shoulder details translate surprisingly well to the VMAs red carpet.

And if anyone was going to deliver a fashion moment that lived up to the occasion, it was Tyla.

The VMAs will always have a connection to Y2K fashion, and style-wise, Tyla is one of this generation’s poster girls for its revival. Low-rise everything, exposed midriffs and body-conscious silhouettes have been recurring themes in her wardrobe, so this Mowalola Spring 2027 look, presented just 10 days ago during London Fashion Week, made perfect sense.

I wouldn’t necessarily call the blue snakeskin look Y2K, but that ultra-low-rise pencil skirt certainly taps into the era. Paired with the matching bra, it feels completely at home on Tyla and, more importantly, completely at home at the VMAs.

The styling is where she really had fun with it, adding a contrasting snakeskin-print choker and snakeskin pumps, while a new contact lens gave her beauty look an unexpected twist.

Then there were the Chopard Haute Joaillerie Collection jewels, including a watch worn around her ankle like an ankle monitor.

This is exactly what I want from Tyla at this event: fun, unexpected and completely in tune with her unique fashion identity.

Stylist: Ronnie Hart.