Doechii in Dsquared2 Dress at BET Awards 2026

Doechii favored retro styling in Dsquared2 for Sunday night’s 2026 BET Awards red carpet in Los Angeles.

The Grammy Award-winning “Anxiety” artist wore a selection from the brand’s spring 2006 ready-to-wear collection. The deep brown dress gave the illusion of ornate crochet craftsmanship, with a halter neckline and a tied back that created a mostly plunging backless element and cutouts at the sides.

With the illusion of the crochet material, the dress showcased its ornate construction, complete with a floral motif at the center, fitted bust and drop waist that transitioned to an expansive skirt with a train that trailed Doechii on the arrival carpet.

The entire look merged sensuality, craft and Y2K trends together. Under the styling of Sam Woolf, Doechii’s become a red carpet fixation over the course of the last few years. She’s worn pieces that continue to evoke her unique approach to fashion, including designs by Roberto Cavalli, Cult Gaia and her 2026 Met Gala look designed by Marc Jacobs.

The recent Met Gala also saw Doechii make a statement regarding footwear — or the lack thereof. The “Denial Is A River” artist opted to go barefoot at the event, adorning her ankle with a gold bangle and showing off the intricate henna work on her skin.

The moment created a bit of a movement. Not long before the 2026 Met Gala, runways featured models going barefoot as well, like on Matthieu Blazy’s catwalk to showcase Chanel’s cruise 2027 collection.

Instead heels, models wore footwear that WWD’s Joelle Diderich described as “little more than a heel cap.” At Sunday night’s BET Awards, Doechii did, indeed, wear a pair of strappy heels.

Hosted by comedian and internet personality Druski, the 2026 BET Awards were held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday night and honored the breakout Black creatives of the last year. The annual awards show celebrates writers, musicians, filmmakers and more, honoring and uplifting Black culture. Singer Lauryn Hill was honored with The Living Legend Icon Award, while “One Battle After Another” Oscar nominee Teyana Taylor was the recipient of the Icon of the Year Award.