Celebrities at the 2026 Spotify Best New Artist Party
Before Sunday’s Grammys, Spotify hosted their annual Best New Artist party at The Lot at Formosa in West Hollywood on Thursday.
Heartbreaker Energy
Sombr wore a beautifully tailored suit, but it was his Rabanne heart assemblage top from the Spring 2020 collection, designed by Julien Dossena, that carried the look.
The red snakeskin boots sealed it, adding an extra bite.
Not Her Era
When it comes to Griff’s style, she usually has a clear point of view, but this Valentino Resort 2026 look doesn’t land. The overall effect reads grandma, and not in the charming, knowingly referential way Valentino often delivers. This dulls her edge.
Same Mood, Different Notes
Megan Skiendiel, Daniela Avanzini, Manon Bannerman, Lara Raj, Sophia Laforteza and Yoonchae Jeung of Katseye all wore Georges Hobeika dresses from various collections, yet the group still felt visually aligned. The only disruption came from Lara Raj, who skipped the pink-and-bashful palette in favour of an olive green beaded tulle dress from the designer’s Fall 2025 collection.
Only Megan Skiendiel, on the far left, doesn’t quite land for me, as the proportions aren’t especially flattering. Lara in green and Yoonchae Jeung on the far right are my standouts.
Soulful Throwback
Olivia Dean’s 16Arlington look leaned into nostalgia in a way that felt true to her world. The style of this dress matched her ’70s soul and jazz-pop sound.
Back Onside
I haven’t loved the last few red carpet outings from Conner Ives, but PinkPantheress pulls me straight back in with this Fall 2025 look. It’s playful, and reads like a cheongsam filtered through early-2000s pop lens with its high neckline and vivid red hue.
Shape First
Ravyn Lenae continues to prioritise avant-garde silhouettes, and this Natasha Zinko Spring 2026 dress follows that pattern. The structure does the work, presenting a look what is striking without overcomplication.
Indie Cool
Towa Bird’s head-to-toe Miu Miu look has a boyish looseness and unfussed attitude suit her perfectly, giving the impression of a look thrown together, not carefully styled.
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