Style Evolution: Miley Cyrus

By Cat Williams. 23 Nov 2020 2:05 PM

From denim cut-offs and cowboy boots to skin-bearing bodysuits and award show-worthy chiffon gowns, we’re taking a look back at the style evolution of Miley Cyrus, who has been pushing the fashion envelope ever since her “Hannah Montana” days.

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2012: Australians In Film Breakthrough Awards

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2018: Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party

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2006: 'Monster House' L.A. Premiere
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In 2006, a young Miley Cyrus channelled her "Hannah Montana" character in denim cut-offs, a lace tank top and white cowboy boots at the "Monster House" premiere in Los Angeles.
2007: 'Hannah Montana: Pop Star Profile' Concert
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One year later, Miley pulled out some preppy style in a plaid skirt, knee socks and Converse sneakers at a concert celebrating Disney's DVD release of "Hannah Montana: Pop Star Profile".
2008: Academy Awards
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In 2008, the singer and actress made her Academy Awards debut in a crimson red Valentino gown with a sophisticated updo and subtle makeup.
2008: MTV Video Music Awards
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That same year, Miley showed off her love of sequins in a belted minidress, with her then-signature chocolate brown curls, at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles.
2009: Academy Awards
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While attending the 2009 Academy Awards, Miley elevated her style in a sparkling, silver Zuhair Murad gown with a v-neck bodice and tiered skirt.
2010: Academy Awards
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The following year, Miley continued her love of glitz in a golden, strapless Jenny Packham gown and showed off a more sultry side with smokey eye makeup and a swept reddish-brown updo.
2012: Vanity Fair Oscar Party
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Fast-forward to 2012, the star looked all grown up at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party with shorter, blonde ombre locks and a figure-hugging grey Roberto Cavalli gown with fringe accents.
2012: 'The Hunger Games' L.A. Premiere
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While joining her then-boyfriend Liam Hemsworth at "The Hunger Games" premiere in Los Angeles, Cyrus brought the heat in a black, midriff-baring beaded number by Emilio Pucci.
2012: Australians In Film Breakthrough Awards
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Stepping out at the 8th Annual Australians In Film Breakthrough Awards, Cyrus matched her straightened short locks with a figure-hugging black dress with sheer sleeves.
2013: Met Gala
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While attending the Met Gala in New York City in 2013, Cyrus played to the "Punk: Chaos to Couture" theme and showed off an edgier side in a fishnet Marc Jacobs dress, bold red lip and spiked hair.
2013: MTV Video Music Awards
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A sweet and innocent Miley appeared to be long-gone at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, where the singer broke headlines twerking on stage in a nude latex set, which she showcased underneath a bedazzled bodysuit.
2014: Jeremy Scott & Moschino Party
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Cyrus kept the party going at the Jeremy Scott & Moschino Party with Barbie in Miami Beach in an eye-catching pink and green look with silver heart glasses.
2015: Met Gala
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Miley displayed a refined edge at the 2015 Met Gala, which was themed "China: Through The Looking Glass", in a beaded Alexander Wang gown with major side cutouts and silver hair.
2015: MTV Video Music Awards
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In one of her most-talked about outfits to date, the singer hosted the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards, where she showed up and dropped jaws in a custom Versace outfit with tinfoil in her hair.
2016: 'The Voice' Season 10 Recording
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The year 2016 saw Miley take on a more hippie style, with rainbow prints, platform shoes and large cutouts matched with blonde dreadlocks, which raised a lot of questions with her fans.
2017: Billboard Music Awards
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Following a wild phase, Miley made her musical comeback in 2017 and returned with a more country-inspired style with ruffles and belts matched with shorter hair and her natural roots.
2018: Grammy Awards
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At the 2018 Grammy Awards, Miley Cyrus brought an air of sophistication in a simple, black velvet jumpsuit from Jean-Paul Gaultier with tasseled shoulders.
2018: Grammy Awards
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That same night, the singer took the stage with Elton John and channelled some Old Hollywood glamour in a stunning red chiffon gown by Zac Posen.
2018: Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party
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While attending Elton John's AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party in 2018, Miley brought a splash of fun to an elegant moment in an embellished silver and pink gown.
2018: Met Gala
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For the 2018 Met Gala, which was themed "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination", Miley went simple in a plunging, black Stella McCartney gown, which showed off her tattoos.
2019: 'Isn't It Romantic' Premiere
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With a fresh newlywed glow, Miley attended the Los Angeles premiere for "Isn't It Romantic" on behalf of her then-husband Liam Hemsworth in a stunning red Valentino gown with a ruffled train.
2019: 'Avengers: Endgame' L.A. Premiere
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Miley brought some edge once again to the "Avengers: Endgame" premiere in Los Angeles in a strapless, black velvet Saint Laurent gown with a keyhole cutout and silver embellishment.
2019: Met Gala
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For the 2019 Met Gala, which was themed "Camp: Notes on Fashion", Miley stuck with her favourite designer Saint Laurent in a green and black minidress with a standout design.
2019: Glastonbury Festival
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While performing at the 2019 Glastonbury Festival, the singer brought back her classic edgy style in black patent leather pants and a white tank top with elevated Chanel accessories.
2020: Tom Ford AW20 Show
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While attending the Tom Ford A/W 2020 runway show in Hollywood, Miley elevated her rockstar edge in a belted, plunging black jumpsuit with a platinum blonde mullet.

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