At Billboard Women in Music in Los Angeles on April 29, 2026, Laufey wore a white Chloé Fall 2026 ruffled gown – and the high lace collar changes the mood.
Very romantic. Maybe a little too.
At the 2026 Billboard Women in Music on April 29 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California, Laufey stepped onto the red carpet in a white Chloé Fall 2026 gown. The look leans hard into Victorian sweetness – high lace collar, short ruffled cap sleeves, and a black ribbon bow tied neatly at the throat.
The dress falls in soft, tiered layers with visible lace panels running vertically through the bodice and down the skirt, creating delicate dress details that echo antique underpinnings. The fabric reads light and gauzy, with multiple ruffle bands stacked toward the hem, giving the skirt volume without structure. It’s floaty, yes, but also busy.
Now to the contrast. Black platform sandals with an open toe anchor the look at the bottom, and that choice shifts the tone slightly darker. It’s a smart tension – soft white up top, solid black below – but I’m not convinced the proportions fully balance. The top half is intricate and high-necked, while the bottom adds height and weight.
Still, as Laufey at Billboard Women in Music accepted the Innovator Award – presented by Brandi Carlile – the look aligned with her vintage-leaning aesthetic and the poetic tone she brings to her music. This kind of romantic red carpet arrivals moment fits her brand, even if it risks tipping into costume.
If you’re watching the current celebrity red carpet shift toward archival softness and lace-heavy gowns, this is very much in that lane.
Would you keep the black platforms, or switch to something lighter to soften the contrast?
For me, it’s the collar that defines the whole thing.
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