Miley Cyrus Stuns at Grammys in Gown Crafted from 14,000 Gold Safety Pins
Apr
Pop sensation Miley Cyrus captivated the Grammys’ red carpet on Sunday with her attire: a dress meticulously fashioned from 14,000 shimmering gold safety pins.
Sporting a Farrah Fawcett-inspired bouffant hairstyle, the singer-songwriter, who clinched her inaugural Grammy awards that evening, showcased a bespoke creation from Maison Margiela. The renowned fashion house disclosed that crafting the metallic ensemble required a staggering “675 hours of meticulous work.” The gown, reminiscent of both a 1920s flapper and an Egyptian deity, featured a net-like structure adorned with safety pins meticulously arranged to simulate a collar and undergarments.
Creative director John Galliano seemed to draw inspiration from his own archives, with Cyrus’ revealing attire bearing a striking resemblance to pieces from the designer’s Fall 1997 ready-to-wear collection, as observed by several social media users.
Complementing her red carpet ensemble, Cyrus opted for yellow tabis, the distinctive split-toe shoes beloved by Margiela enthusiasts.
In recent weeks, Maison Margiela has been a focal point of discussion. The luxury house garnered acclaim for its couture show in Paris, particularly for the ethereal “china doll” makeup donned by actor Gwendoline Christie, sparking widespread speculation about the techniques employed to achieve the mesmerizing look.
Legendary makeup artist Pat McGrath, the mastermind behind the viral makeup from the Margiela runway, also played a role in Cyrus’ appearance. However, the pop star’s makeup, executed by fellow artist James Kaliardos, differed from the “glass skin” aesthetic featured in the Margiela show. Kaliardos aimed for a sun-kissed allure, incorporating McGrath’s products to achieve a luminous finish, accentuated by winged eyeliner.
Meanwhile, hairstylist Bob Recine fashioned Cyrus’ tresses into dramatic curls, sculpting each strand to exude vitality. Recine’s creation, likened to the iconic styles of Cyrus’ godmother, Dolly Parton, showcased the singer’s highlighted brown locks with flair.
The gown crafted from gold safety pins marked just one of Cyrus’ five outfit changes at the awards ceremony. Later in the evening, she donned a glittering black jumpsuit to accept the Best Pop Solo Performance award for “Flowers” from pop icon Mariah Carey. Subsequently, Cyrus took to the stage in a vintage silver flapper-style dress designed by Bob Mackie, reminiscent of Tina Turner’s iconic aesthetic, for her performance of the song. Additional wardrobe changes included a strapless black lace jumpsuit with a marabou feather jacket and, to accept the Record of the Year award, a brown sequined one-shoulder Gucci gown paired with a matching miniature bamboo bag by the esteemed design house.