At the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Awards in Los Angeles, Chappell Roan and Taylor Momsen stole the spotlight with their audacious red carpet looks, ensuring all eyes were on them.
Chappell, 27, who had the honor of inducting Cyndi Lauper, 72, embraced a bold, theatrical outfit inspired by Lauper’s iconic 1986 True Colors music video—a song she had once performed at age 13 during an unsuccessful America’s Got Talent audition. Her ensemble featured a newspaper-print skirt cinched at the waist and flaring below, paired with a jeweled bandeau connected to a choker via glistening fringe. The plunging, backless top offered a hint of cleavage, while a towering tiara framed by wire halos and dangling spoon-like saucers added a showgirl flair. Completing the look, Roan wore dark, striking makeup to sharpen her features, exuding avant-garde glamour. She later met Lauper outside the venue and expressed her excitement for the honor, sharing that Lauper had inspired her fashion, hair, makeup, and music.
Meanwhile, Taylor Momsen made a provocative statement in a nearly entirely see-through black lace gown, forgoing a bra to highlight her willowy frame. Her platinum hair fell in loose waves, complemented by a smoky eye and an intense supermodel stare, infusing a Gothic edge into the ensemble.
Other notable attendees included Cyndi Lauper, radiating 1980s chic in a rhinestone-speckled tuxedo jacket with fringe, Storm Reid in a chic cocktail dress with an elevated cowl, and Raye, regal in a sheer bust-accentuating gown. Jack White demonstrated his signature flair in a crimson and black blazer with a black shirt and white tie, mingling with Olivia Rodrigo, who dazzled in a sparkly, miniskirt-style sequined dress and expressed excitement at being near one of her musical heroes, White.
The evening also featured legendary collaborations and photo opportunities, including Salt-N-Pepa alongside Kid ‘n’ Play and producer Hurby “Luv Bug” Azor, while Donald Glover (Childish Gambino) turned heads in an embossed aquamarine suit.
Overall, the event combined high fashion, iconic performances, and a celebration of music history, with Chappell Roan and Taylor Momsen emerging as two of the night’s most unforgettable style statements.#newsafro_
