If there’s one thing Miley Cyrus understands intuitively, it’s contrast: the balance of edge and elegance, grit and grace. On a golden June afternoon in downtown Manhattan, the singer made a case for softening black leather with the subtlest of touches—pleats, polish, and a quiet kind of power.
Arriving at Locanda Verde for Chanel’s annual Through Her Lens luncheon, held in partnership with the Tribeca Film Festival, Cyrus delivered a vision of modern rock romanticism—filtered, naturally, through the house of Chanel. Her look? A head-to-toe study in monochromatic mastery: a supple black leather vest layered over a sculptural pleated skirt, sheer black tights, and a pair of glossy Mary Jane heels that struck the perfect balance between innocence and intent. Mini gold hoop earrings and a quilted Chanel clutch served as understated punctuation.
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Though the occasion was celebratory—honoring female voices in film and the visionary creators behind them—Cyrus brought her own brand of intimacy to the red carpet. She embraced Law & Order: SVU icon Mariska Hargitay with the warmth of old friends, joined by her mother and longtime creative force, Tish Cyrus. The trio posed together before slipping inside the event, where a room full of industry luminaries—including Olivia Munn, Carrie Coon, Parker Posey, Riley Keough, and Lucy Liu—mingled over conversation and champagne.
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Later that evening, Cyrus reflected on the moment with a heartfelt Instagram post, honoring not only the Through Her Lens program but Hargitay’s upcoming documentary, My Mom Jayne, a tribute to the legendary Jayne Mansfield. “Her mother… has been an influence on me and my career since I was a young girl,” Cyrus wrote. “But now as a woman I respect them both so much deeper.”
The singer also paid tribute to her own mother, writing, “It was so special to spend today with my mama—another impactful woman in the film industry.”
The look, styled by Bradley Kenneth, is one of many Cyrus has worn during the rollout of her newest album Something Beautiful, a glam-rock opus that’s been matched beat-for-beat by a wardrobe that blends vintage glamour with contemporary edge.
