Addison Rae channels showgirl glamour at the 2024 VMAs with a daring lingerie and feather ensemble.
It’s a captivating blend of soda pop and the Queen of Pop.
On Wednesday at the 2024 VMAs, Addison Rae made a striking impression on the red carpet, showcasing a daring outfit that melded high fashion with a playful nod to her music. She wore an elaborate ensemble featuring a padded, feather-adorned bra paired with sheer panties and a matching tulle skirt. Rae revealed to MTV that the look was inspired by “a little bit of Diet Pepsi,” referencing her song named after the soda, and “a little bit of Madonna,” reflecting her long-standing admiration for the pop icon.
According to Brightopis.com , The show-stopping outfit was a custom creation by Claire Sullivan, a designer renowned for her sheer, couture pieces. Sullivan’s clientele includes other high-profile stars such as Kylie Jenner, Dua Lipa, and Camila Cabello, who have all donned her elaborate designs.
This isn’t the first time Rae has channeled Madonna’s iconic style. Earlier this summer, Rae paid homage to the Queen of Pop at a Variety event, wearing a Jean Paul Gaultier x Lotta Volkova cone bra—a clear nod to Madonna’s famed cone-shaped corsets. Rae also embraced similar skin-baring and pointy designs in her “Diet Pepsi” music video, further solidifying her connection to Madonna’s influential style.
For the VMAs, Rae completed her look with her auburn hair styled in bouncy waves and coordinated her pearl barrette with her navel ring, adding a touch of cohesive glamour to her ensemble.
Rae’s penchant for making a splash at MTV’s iconic award show is well-documented. In 2021, she made headlines with a daring barely-there bra top, joining the ranks of some of the most audacious VMAs fashion statements in history.
This year’s VMAs also saw other stars drawing inspiration from Madonna. Sabrina Carpenter, who was set to perform at the show, paid tribute to the pop legend by wearing the same shimmering Bob Mackie gown Madonna famously wore to perform at the 1991 Oscars.
The red carpet at this year’s VMAs was a nostalgic homage to the ‘90s, with Halsey stepping out in a Versace gown first made famous by Elizabeth Hurley in 1991. As the night continued with performances by Megan Thee Stallion, Camila Cabello, and Karol G, it was clear that the VMAs were set to offer even more memorable moments, celebrating both fashion and music history.
