Sabrina Carpenter Owns VMAs 2025 in Valentino and Vintage Bob Mackie Madonna Gown

Sabrina Carpenter didn’t just attend the 2025 MTV VMAs — she owned them.

The 26-year-old “Espresso” hitmaker turned heads twice on the red carpet, proving she’s this generation’s ultimate pop-fashion chameleon.

Carpenter first arrived in a fiery semi-sheer red Valentino gown, embellished with sparkling details, long sleeves, and a high neckline. Paired with a lilac feather boa and statement silver earrings, the look channeled vintage showgirl glamour while highlighting her signature playful-yet-sultry vibe.

But just when fans thought the night couldn’t get more fashionable, Carpenter reappeared in a vintage Bob Mackie gown once worn by Madonna at the 1991 Oscars. The strapless sequined masterpiece shimmered under the lights, with its structured bodice and dramatic silhouette capturing the essence of Old Hollywood.

Styled with bouncy blonde curls, a sharp cat-eye, and glossy nude lips, the gown wasn’t just a red-carpet win — it was a symbolic passing of the torch. Madonna’s original look became one of the most iconic Oscars gowns in history, and Carpenter’s reinterpretation at the VMAs felt like a deliberate nod to her own rising status as pop royalty.

Nominated for eight awards, including Video of the Year for “Manchild” and Best Album for “Short n’ Sweet”, Carpenter matched her historic night in music with equally unforgettable fashion.

From daring Valentino to vintage Mackie, Sabrina Carpenter didn’t just walk the VMAs red carpet — she made it her runway.