At the 2025 TIME100 Next Gala in New York City, Teyana Taylor delivered yet another unforgettable moment in fashion—one that left the industry collectively questioning the very definition of a suit. The All’s Fair star and multi-hyphenate creative arrived in a look from Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, proving once again that her red-carpet instincts are as fearless as her performances.
Taylor’s ensemble began with a sleek, buttonless black blazer that framed her shoulders in sculptural precision. Worn bare underneath, the jacket offered a bold play on sensuality and tailoring—a balancing act of restraint and rebellion. But the real showstopper came from below: a sheer, pleated mermaid skirt that shimmered with movement and defied logic in its construction.
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Suspended by an almost invisible band of fabric that climbed from the waist and wrapped gracefully around her neck, the piece reimagined the skirt as a statement of both structure and seduction. The result? The birth of an entirely new silhouette: the halter skirt—a fusion of ingenuity and allure that might just mark the next evolution of red-carpet dressing.
Taylor completed her look with black platform heels, Nikos Koulis earrings, and Type Jewelry rings, letting her confidence carry the outfit’s provocative spirit.
As one of the TIME100 Next honorees, celebrated for her artistic influence and creative direction, Taylor proved that true innovation often lies in the spaces where form and fantasy collide. Her look was more than just fashion—it was an act of redefinition.
