Miley Cyrus at Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2025

Miley Cyrus is in her all-black era, and frankly, I am quite here for it. But when you are a woman of such boundless, chaotic creativity, the question is not about the color, but about the texture, the silhouette, the very soul of the look, non? After a series of strikingly consistent all-black looks at the Golden Globes, the Grammys, the SNL50: The Anniversary Special, and the Oscars themselves, Miley arrived at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 2, 2025, to continue the streak. She wore a custom Maison Margiela strapless gown, and while it was a triumph of fitting and fabrication, a part of me—the part that remembers her unapologetic Bangerz era—was left wanting.

This Maison Margiela dress, a cousin perhaps of a look from their Spring 2012 collection, was a masterclass in controlled deconstruction. The strapless, form-fitting silhouette was a welcome change from her previous halter-neck gown, but it was the subtle, purposeful zippers and seams that truly elevated the look. It’s a very French notion, isn’t it? To take something simple—a black dress—and use industrial elements like hardware to give it life, to give it an edge that feels both modern and almost… punk. It was a beautiful, sculptural piece that fitted her like a second skin.

She accessorized the look with black patent Christian Louboutin x Maison Margiela Loubiella Tabi pumps, a daring choice that I adore. The Tabi, a shoe that has a near-mythical status in fashion circles, is a perfect marriage of Maison Margiela’s subversive DNA and Christian Louboutin’s iconic glamour. The look was completed with a Maison Margiela black velvet Snatched bag, adding a plush texture to the patent leather of the shoes. The Boucheron Quatre Radiant Edition Ring and Hoop Earrings added a subtle, delicate sparkle, a quiet whisper of opulence against the dark, serious tone of the rest of the ensemble.

Miley herself recently told Harper’s Bazaar about her evolving style, saying, “My personal style is in the moment. I am committed while also being completely detached. That’s who I am…Consistency has never really been too important to me because I think being inconsistent and being ever-changing is consistency in itself.” A sentiment I can appreciate; after all, what is fashion if not a constant state of flux? And while this look was beautiful and executed with an impeccable eye for detail, was it too tame for Miley? Perhaps. I remember her at the Met Gala—a different woman entirely. She has the chameleonic ability of a Grace Jones or a Dolly Parton, two of her self-proclaimed style icons, and I believe we have yet to see the final form of this current celebrity fashion evolution.

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Shop the Look: Miley’s Vanity Fair Style Essentials

• The Black Gown: Find a strapless, fitted black dress with unique structural details like boning, zippers, or subtle cut-outs to give it that architectural feel. A simple sheath is chic, yes, but we are looking for something with a bit of a story, a bit of that French je ne sais quoi.
• The Statement Shoe: The Tabi is a classic, but if you want to capture the spirit of the look without committing to the split toe, find a sharp, black patent pump with a unique detail, perhaps an architectural heel or a bold buckle. It’s about being interesting from head to toe.
• The Unexpected Bag: A small, structured clutch with a rich texture like velvet or suede adds depth to an all-black ensemble. A Maison Margiela Snatched bag is the pinnacle, but any bag with a unique shape or material will do.
• Minimalist Gold Jewelry: Focus on one or two key pieces—a simple, elegant hoop earring or a sculptural ring—to add a touch of light and prevent the look from feeling heavy. Think quality over quantity, always.

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