Sequins and Hat‑Maxxing
The iHeartRadio Music Awards red carpet showed two distinct spring style moves: Taylor Swift in a sequined ‘showgirl’ ensemble proving sequins are still red‑carpet currency, and Anya Taylor‑Joy pushing the hat‑maxxing trend with an oversized brim that nearly filled the premiere space (red carpet galleries from March 2026) ( ). Stylists are already flagging sequined tailoring and statement hats as easy seasonal swaps for evenings and festival‑style dressing (eonline.com).
At the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 26, 2026, Taylor Swift—who entered the night with nine iHeartRadio nominations—walked away with seven awards, including Artist of the Year. (variety.com) Stylist Joseph Cassell Falconer commissioned a custom, pale‑green velvet corset by Wiederhoeft for Swift that was altered from the brand’s Spring 2026 runway to add silver‑sequin “drips” along the neckline and hip. (marieclaire.com) Swift completed the ensemble with a matching mini skirt, satin open‑toe Jimmy Choo sandals and 18k yellow‑gold, diamond‑and‑tourmaline drop earrings by Dena Kamp. (marieclaire.com) At a Super Mario Galaxy press stop in Japan, Anya Taylor‑Joy arrived in a Princess Peach–colored, satellite‑dish–brim hat styled by Ryan Hastings; Marie Claire and the stylist said the wide‑brim label remained unconfirmed after the event. (marieclaire.com) Industry roundups and stylists pointed to sequined tailoring and oversized statement hats as easy spring swaps after the carpet, connecting the looks to SS26 runway moments and trend lists for spring 2026. (whowhatwear.com) Major outlets and agencies — including iHeart’s official gallery and E! Online’s red‑carpet coverage — published extensive March 26 photo galleries that stylists and retailers are using to source similar sequined pieces and wide‑brim hats for the season. (iheart.com)
