Tyla Wins Second VMA in Chanel Vintage and Pandora Jewels

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards belonged to Tyla. With “Push 2 Start,” she became the first artist to win Best Afrobeats two years in a row, a moment that showed her rise from breakout star to one of Afrobeats’ leading names worldwide. Her win placed African music firmly on the global stage, with its stars now shaping the direction of pop culture.

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Tyla’s win carried the pride of a continent, but her presence on the red carpet made just as much noise. Styled by Ron Hartleben, she arrived in a 1993 vintage Chanel corset top, worn as a cream-and-black micro-mini dress. The look was balanced with a fitted short, a modern twist that allowed the outfit to move between bold and refined.

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Around her waist, gold chain belts echoing the layered necklaces and heavy medallions at her neckline.

Her partnership with Pandora was on full display as she stacked bracelets, rings, and anklets, turning jewelry into a language of detail and weight. On her feet, she chose Louboutin pumps, a classic contrast to the rest of the look.

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The beauty direction was just as deliberate: side parted bob and natural-toned glam. A bold green manicure gave the look a sharp twist, showing that Tyla knows how to finish off her fashion moments.

It was a red-carpet appearance that felt from the past yet modern, drawing from fashion history while signaling the assurance of an artist who knows she’s making history herself.

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The award was one part of the night. The other was seeing Tyla step onto the carpet and stage with the same assurance— and artist shaping the sound of Afrobeats while carrying herself with the same ease in style.