Sabrina Carpenter Smolders in Sheer Red Valentino Gown at VMAs 2025

Sabrina Carpenter lit up the 2025 VMAs in a sheer red Valentino gown with a lilac boa, serving bold showgirl glam.

Sabrina Carpenter Smolders in Sheer Red Valentino Gown at VMAs 2025

Sabrina Carpenter is cementing her status as pop’s newest fashion darling. The 26-year-old hitmaker brought the heat to the 2025 MTV VMAs red carpet in a daring Valentino creation — a semi-sheer, embellished red gown with long sleeves and a high neckline that left little doubt she’s at the peak of her style game.

Carpenter amped up the sultry look with a fuzzy lilac boa and silver dangling earrings, striking the perfect balance between high drama and playful glamour. Her long blond curls framed her face while sharp cat-eye liner and glossy lips tied the look together.

The Espresso singer, who’s fresh off the release of her new album Man’s Best Friend, has a big night ahead. She’s nominated for eight awards, including Video of the Year for Manchild and Best Album for Short n’ Sweet, tying with Blackpink’s Rosé for the most nods this year. She’s also set to hit the stage for a highly anticipated performance.

Carpenter’s red carpet choices have become a conversation all their own. At last year’s VMAs, she honored Madonna in a white sequined vintage Bob Mackie gown, before channeling the Queen of Pop again for her Vogue cover shoot. This time, she’s writing her own chapter, proving that the crown of “princess of pop” is hers to keep.