Music and fashion have always shared a stage, working in tandem and feeding from each other. Pop music, in particular, has consistently produced icon after style icon, with each artist having an aesthetic so clearly defined that one could argue their fashion sense has been as relevant to their success as their talent. The same goes for this year’s biggest artists.
Take Sabrina Carpenter, who channels a retro-romantic sensibility that feels like a love letter to hyper-feminine glamour. Her wardrobe of baby-doll dresses, corsets, and glittering details is a reflection of her playful yet commanding presence both on and off the stage. In contrast, Charli XCX’s grittier aesthetic breathes new life into indie sleaze. With long sleeved t-shirts, hot pants, neon accents, and intentionally messy styling, her look captures the chaotic energy of a night out and there’s something irresistibly alluring about it.
Meanwhile, Chappell Roan is bringing camp back into the spotlight with her theatrical, Renaissance fair-inspired ensembles. Drawing from drag culture, punk, and Midwest kitsch—her ‘Femininomenon’-al style invites us to embrace fashion as a form of unapologetic self-expression. Then there’s current ruler of the charts Dua Lipa, whose penchant for contrasting skintight Mugler bodysuits, and lace Marc Jacobs minis with rugged Versace hardware and leather jackets, echoes the power of her music.
But here’s the thing—you don’t necessarily have to be a pop star to have pop-princess style this holiday season; head to The Nod for our fun, glamourous, and glitter-filled NYE shopping guide.
