The iHeartRadio Music Awards is notorious for producing some of the weakest red carpet moments of the year, and the 2026 edition was no exception.
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Should Have Been Better
Charlotte Lawrence wore an Etro bodysuit with a black lace sheer maxi skirt. The look loses its impact the moment your eye lands on the lower section of the bodysuit. It would have worked better if the floral print had continued, as the abrupt shift to beige breaks the visual flow entirely.
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Low-Key By Design
Miley Cyrus usually commands attention at music ceremonies, but this Hermès Fall 2025 leather jacket and trousers barely register by her standards. Then again, on this red carpet, that might not be the worst strategy.
Hermès Fall 2025
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Strong Look, Questionable Hair
Alysa Liu is new to my radar, and it appears Louis Vuitton has taken a shine to her, as this is her second look from the label since the Vanity Fair Party. This black crêpe bustier gown with trompe l’oeil straps, styled with Louis Vuitton Fine Jewellery, LV black satin pumps, and a Petite Malle, is a strong, cohesive look. I’m just don’t think I will be ever convinced by the hair colours.
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A Rare Hit
Julia Michaels was one of the few who gets a pass on this red carpet, wearing a Gaurav Gupta column gown. The black-and-white detailing adds definition and gives the look a sharper finish, helping it stand out here.
Gaurav Gupta
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Close, But Not Quite
Justine Skye also lands in the passable category wearing a Valentino Spring 2026 embossed mini dress, although I’m not entirely sold on the styling, which does little to elevate the overall look.
Valentino Spring 2026
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Falling Short Again
Kehlani is consistently let down by underwhelming style choices, and this outing does little to shift that pattern.
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Styling Lets It Down
It’s not so much the Diotima Spring 2026 dress on Ravyn Lenae. It’s the styling. Those black gloves and pumps feel too heavy against the softness of the dress. Without them, this could have easily been a standout. Nathalie Emmanuel’s black and green version of this look, and the way it was styled, was far superior.
Diotima Spring 2026
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Simple, But Effective
Raye kept things simple in a Rasario black U-collar dress from the Pre-Fall 2025 collection styled with Tiffany & Co. jewels. The clean lines work in her favour, giving the look a refined finish. Jimmy Choo Leo sandals completed her look.
Rasario Pre-Fall 2025
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Mixed Signals
Tinashe looks unsure of her direction in this Marine Serre Spring 2026 ensemble as she caught being between beach and red carpet ready.
Marine Serre Spring 2026