Miley Cyrus Puts Clever Twist on Red Carpet Trend

The singer references her 'Hannah Montana' roots in a unique fashion statement.

Mar. 24, 2026 at 7:31pm

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Miley Cyrus attended the 20th anniversary premiere of her hit Disney Channel show 'Hannah Montana' in a crystal Paco Rabanne gown, but put a clever twist on the look by swapping the runway T-shirt for a custom crystal-encrusted 'Hannah Montana' tee - a nod to her breakout role and the show's lasting impact on young millennial viewers.

Why it matters

Cyrus's meta dressing approach, where she references her own pop culture image and legacy, is a brilliant and fun way for the singer to continue building on her fame and enduring appeal. By putting her own face on her chest, Cyrus is embracing her 'Hannah Montana' roots in a unique fashion statement that only she could pull off.

The details

For the 'Hannah Montana' 20th anniversary special premiere, Cyrus wore a crystal Paco Rabanne gown straight off the runway, but instead of pairing it with the runway T-shirt, she swapped it for a custom-made 'Hannah Montana' tee covered in Swarovski crystals. Cyrus has referenced her Disney Channel origins on the red carpet before, like in 2021 when she wore a 'Hannah Montana' T-shirt over a dress, and in 2023 when she donned a Mickey Mouse tee under a sequin top.

  • Miley Cyrus attended the 'Hannah Montana' 20th Anniversary Special premiere on March 23, 2026.
  • In 2021, Cyrus wore a 'Hannah Montana' T-shirt over a dress at a concert.
  • In 2023, Cyrus referenced her Disney roots with a Mickey Mouse tee from Maison Margiela.

The players

Miley Cyrus

An American singer, songwriter, and actress who rose to fame as the lead actress of the Disney Channel television series 'Hannah Montana'.

Julien Dossena

The creative director of the Paco Rabanne fashion house, which designed the crystal gown Cyrus wore.

Bradley Kenneth

Cyrus's stylist, who helped create the custom crystal-encrusted 'Hannah Montana' tee she wore.

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What they’re saying

“Not many stars could slap their own face on their chest and make it a capital-L Look, but because of Hannah Montana's deep impact on young millennial viewers—and Cyrus's own canny way of merging glamour and camp sensibilities like her godmother Dolly Parton—the singer and actress is really pulling it off.”

— Faran Krentcil

The takeaway

Miley Cyrus's meta dressing approach, where she references her own pop culture image and legacy, is a brilliant and fun way for the singer to continue building on her fame and enduring appeal. By embracing her 'Hannah Montana' roots in a unique fashion statement, Cyrus is proving that she can merge glamour and camp sensibilities in a way that only she can.