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Sabrina Carpenter Channels Britney Spears' Iconic VMA Look
8 Sep
Summary
- Sabrina Carpenter wore a Britney Spears-inspired look
- Carpenter's performance featured a lingerie-inspired outfit
- Spears' 2001 outfit sold for $78,000 at auction
On September 7, 2025, the 2025 MTV VMAs took place in New York's UBS Arena. Singer Sabrina Carpenter, 26, made a bold fashion statement on the red carpet, arriving in a custom Valentino gown and boa. However, Carpenter's most talked-about look came during her performance of "Tears," where she seemingly channeled her inner Britney Spears.
Midway through her performance, Carpenter ditched her initial embellished fringe top and miniskirt to reveal a daring lingerie-inspired ensemble, complete with a bedazzled bra halter top, sequin micro shorts, and sparkly tights. This look was reminiscent of Spears' iconic Bob Mackie diamonds outfit worn during her 2001 Dream Within a Dream Tour.
Spears' original blinged-out bra, underwear, and armbands were sold at auction in April 2025 for an astonishing $78,000, while a pair of jeans inspired by the look went for $2,925. Carpenter's homage to this iconic Spears moment was a highlight of the 2025 VMAs, where she was nominated for eight awards, including Best Album for her 2024 release, Short n' Sweet.
