Tate McRae Dazzles in Plunging Red-Hot Gown at Oscars 2026 After-Party

The 22-year-old singer wowed in a custom Ludovic de Saint Sernin gown with a midsection cutout.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 10:51pm

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Tate McRae turned heads at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 15, 2026, wearing a custom dark red silk chiffon and satin gown by Ludovic de Saint Sernin. The floor-length dress featured a center cutout and interlaced draping that wrapped around the waist and cascaded to the floor. McRae's hair was styled in a voluminous, wavy blowout, and her makeup complemented the glamorous ensemble with a 'doe-eyed glam' look.

Why it matters

Tate McRae's striking Oscars after-party look reflects the 22-year-old singer's evolving approach to fashion, moving from a more 'sporty vibe' to a more elevated and experimental style as her career has progressed.

The details

The custom Ludovic de Saint Sernin gown took 150 hours to complete at the Parisian atelier. McRae's hair was styled by Joey George in a voluminous, wavy blowout with a middle part, and her makeup by Kali Kennedy featured soft, simple eye makeup with rosy pink cheeks and a coordinating blush-toned lip.

  • The Vanity Fair Oscar Party took place on March 15, 2026.

The players

Tate McRae

A 22-year-old singer known for hits like 'Sports Car' who is experimenting with a more elevated fashion approach as her career has progressed.

Ludovic de Saint Sernin

A French fashion designer whose custom gown for Tate McRae took 150 hours to complete at his Parisian atelier.

Joey George

Tate McRae's hair stylist who created a voluminous, wavy blowout with a middle part for her Oscars after-party look.

Kali Kennedy

Tate McRae's makeup artist who described the look as 'doe-eyed glam' with soft, simple eye makeup, rosy pink cheeks, and a coordinating blush-toned lip.

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What they’re saying

“As soon as Ludovic sent us a preview of the dress, the whole team immediately screamed BOMBSHELL. This felt very early 2000's, super sexy, and very Tate McRae.”

— Joey George, Hair Stylist

“Before, I don't think I'd focused on fashion that much in my creative vision. It's always been more about the dance or the singing...I think just as you get older, your taste changes, and you're kind of down to try new things.”

— Tate McRae

“Earlier in my career, I could be a little stubborn in what I wore or how I looked. But now I just get excited to go onto music video sets and play dress-up and try on my favorite shoes and dresses and be able to step into a new character.”

— Tate McRae

The takeaway

Tate McRae's striking Oscars after-party look showcases the 22-year-old singer's evolving fashion sense, as she moves from a more 'sporty vibe' to a more elevated and experimental style that allows her to 'step into a new character' and express her creativity beyond just music and dance.