Katy Perry stuns in a daring blend of mesh and glamour, effortlessly bringing lingerie to the red carpet with sultry style.

While it might seem like a recurring trend, Katy Perry’s latest red carpet ensemble brought a fresh take on the sheer fabric trend, combining it with three of fashion’s hottest elements. During the iHeart Radio Music Awards in Los Angeles, Perry dazzled in a see-through mesh dress from New York label Interior. This garment, akin to a high-fashion beach cover-up, showcased Perry’s daring style. Adding a touch of lingerie dressing, Perry layered a sleek black bikini beneath her midi dress, elevating the look further. While the iHeart Awards typically exude a laid-back vibe, Perry effortlessly pulled off the unconventional choice of wearing swimwear on the red carpet, a move only a seasoned pop icon could master.

Perry’s Interior creation featured intricate sparkly details and an asymmetrical, high-low hemline, accentuated by charming bow details. Notably, the dress was held together by vibrant ruby red ribbons, injecting a welcome pop of color into her otherwise monochrome ensemble. Complementing her attire, Perry styled her jet-black hair in tousled curls and accessorized with Acne Studios shield sunglasses and knee-high boots from Khaite. Later in the evening, Perry shared a moment backstage with none other than Beyoncé, who was stunning in a vintage Versace look while accepting the Innovator Award. Both musical powerhouses embodied red carpet trends with their distinct style choices: archival fashion and lingerie-as-outerwear.

Beyoncé’s “Midnight Cowboy” outfit continued her streak of Western-inspired method dressing, while also paying homage to archival fashion. Her ensemble, reminiscent of a 1992 Versace design famously modeled by Naomi Campbell, was the focus of a memorable campaign featuring top models Yasmeen Ghauri, Christy Turlington, and Claudia Schiffer.

In her own right, Perry showcased her fashion prowess with her daring ensemble. While sheer fabric has dominated Hollywood for some time, Perry’s interpretation, along with her playful addition of ruby ribbons, added a new dimension to the trend. Indeed, celebrities like Kristen Stewart and Charli XCX have also embraced the trend of baring it all on the red carpet, further cementing its popularity. With her sheer style statement, Perry wrapped up her red carpet moment with finesse, pun intended.