ELMONT, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07: Tyla poses with the "Best Afrobeats" award for “PUSH 2 START” during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for MTV)
When Tyla Seetha steps onto a red carpet, the world pays attention. At the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), held at UBS Arena in New York, the Grammy Award-winning Amapiano star captured headlines in a rare Chanel piece from the spring 1993 ready-to-wear collection.
With nominations for Best Choreography and a win for Best Afrobeats Song for her song ‘Push to start’, she was not only a fashion standout but also a musical force at this year’s VMAs.
Chanel revival with a modern twist
Originally designed by the late fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld as a sleeveless top, Tyla reimagined the archival garment into a sleek mini dress.
With its black-and-cream palette, gold waist chain, and tailored pockets, the look was both daring and elegant, striking the perfect balance between retro chic and youthful innovation.
The glow that stole the night
Beyond the couture, Tyla’s luminous presence set her apart. Her look emphasised radiant, glowing skin that reflected her signature effortless style.
The fresh-faced makeup complemented the vintage ensemble, proving that sometimes the most powerful statement lies in subtlety.
Hair cropped into a bob with two rows of cheeky cornrows plaited on the side. It wouldn’t be Tyla if there wasn’t a signature plait in her hair.
From the sheen of her highlighter to the understated drama of her lashes, Tyla’s glam team ensured her look translated flawlessly.
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Pandora layering makes a statement
If Chanel gave her outfit history, Pandora brought the future. As the face of the Pandora Talisman collection, Tyla layered necklaces, bracelets, and earrings that added shimmer to the black-and-cream canvas.
The jewellery highlighted her evolving partnership with the brand, one she has personalised by curating pieces that speak to her own style story.
Since joining as a global ambassador earlier this year, Tyla has woven Pandora into her public image, making accessories feel less like add-ons and more like an extension of her artistry.
A red carpet moment to remember
Sharing the spotlight with global icons like Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, and Doja Cat, she demonstrated the global reach of South African creativity.
Tyla’s Chanel and Pandora collaboration at the MTV VMAs 2025 proved one thing: fashion is storytelling.
By revisiting a 1990s icon while celebrating her present-day partnerships, she reminded the world that her journey is just beginning and every step, every look, tells a story.
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