TO THE MOON AND BACK

Another red carpet. Another Tyla takeover.

When the South African superstar walked onto the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) red carpet in a Chanel minidress that turned into a showstopper, she didn’t just make an entrance; she made a statement.

And while comparisons to Rihanna’s fashion reign are inevitable, Tyla has officially carved her own lane.

The spotlight fell on Tyla’s reimagined beige Chanel Spring/Summer 1993 corset top, styled as a bold minidress and paired with ultra-short black shorts, striking a balance between elegance and practicality.

Styled with super-short black shorts to avoid wardrobe mishaps, Tyla elevated the vintage piece with gold medallion necklaces, stacked bracelets, waist chains and ankle jewelry from Pandora.

Black pointed heels sealed the deal. It wasn’t just a fashion moment; it was a masterclass in how to make old-school couture feel unapologetically new. 

Behind the look was stylist Ron Hartleben, who has dressed names like Sabrina Carpenter and Rachel Zegler, according to reports.

Together, they’ve positioned Tyla not just as a red carpet regular, but as a global fashion player who knows how to deliver iconic after iconic. 

At the awards, hosted by LL Cool J, Tyla showed once again why she’s in the spotlight.

She was up for two awards, but it was her bold Chanel outfit that had everyone talking.

The star’s song, “PUSH 2 START”, had two nominations: Best Afrobeats Song and Best Choreography.

And, our girl took home the award for Best Afrobeats. 

It takes her winning streak at the awards into a second year, after walking away with the last year’s Moon Person for Best New Artist, plus wins in the Best Afrobeats and Best R&B categories.

She was joined onstage by big winners Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter and Mariah Carey. 

Lady Gaga was named Artist of the Year, Carpenter bagged the Best Album award for Short N Sweet. 

And Miss Carey claimed the prestigious Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award for her "outstanding contributions" and "profound impact" on music videos and popular culture over the decades. 

VMAs big winners

Video of the Year: Ariana Grande - Brighter Days Ahead

Best Pop: Ariana Grande - Brighter Days Ahead

Artist of the Year: Lady Gaga

Best Collaboration: Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars - Die With a Smile

Best Album: Sabrina Carpenter - Short N Sweet

Best Pop Artist: Sabrina Carpenter 

Song of the Year: Rosé & Bruno Mars - Apt

Best New Artist: Alex Warren

MTV Push Performance of the Year: Katseye - Touch

MTV Video Vanguard Award: Mariah Carey

Latin Icon Award: Ricky Martin

Rock The Bells Visionary Award: Busta Rhymes