Billboard Women in Music 2026 Celebrity Style: Keke Palmer and More

Wednesday night’s 2026 Billboard Women in Music Los Angeles red carpet was the ideal runway for attendees and honorees to flaunt their designer style. The event included appearances by host Keke Palmer, Tyla and Teyana Taylor, who led the high-fashion brigade on the red carpet.

Designs by Monse, Versace and Ashi Studio, among others, were worn by attendees, along with glittering jewelry moments by Cartier. WWD breaks down these looks and more ahead.

Keke Palmer

Under the styling of Molly Dickson, Keke Palmer wore a look from Monse’s spring 2026 collection. The disco-inspired look was evocative of the late Tina Turner’s concert style, with tassels of shimmering crystal strung around the minidress silhouette of the piece. The dress also included semi-sheer fabric on the bodice and exposed boning, with a one-shoulder statement piece that added asymmetry to the look.

“The Burbs” star wore platform metallic pumps by Jimmy Choo and accessorized with an ear cuff by Melina Maria Jewelry, bracelets by Cartier and a platinum and diamond ring by Le Vian.

Tyla

Tyla channeled her wild side in a look from Javier Collazo’s spring 2026 collection. The singer’s sleeveless dress featured cutouts at the sides with a short train. Allover plumage was the main statement of the sartorial moment, with shades of brown, white and black featured throughout. She completed the look with Gianvito Rossi PVC slingback sandal heels. Stylist Katie Qian curated the Grammy Award-winning artist’s look.

Teyana Taylor

Ashi Studio’s spring 2026 couture collection provided Teyana Taylor with her red carpet look. The structured bodice of the strapless dress was crafted in a bustier corset style with slightly exaggerated hips and ornate, symmetrical embroidery. The skirt of the “One Battle After Another” Oscar-nominee’s dress was more deconstructed, with faded white fabric flowing with a brown underlay. Taylor wore Christian Louboutin Pavlova booties with her attire.

Ejae

Oscar-winning songwriter Ejae opted for a design from Markgong’s fall 2026 collection. Popping in purple, the look featured material contrast, with a feathery, off-the-shoulder cropped bodice and high-waisted satin tulip skirt. Ejae accessorized her look with jewelry pieces by Ivar Jewelry. Her look was curated by Theo Song.

Zara Larsson

Zara Larsson evoked bold springtime motifs with her vintage Versace look. Hailing from the Italian luxury label’s spring 2006 collection and sourced from Opulent Addict, the sleeveless dress featured a yellow base look with lavender accents and florals in pink, yellow, lilac and more, along with green tones. The singer accessorized with jewelry pieces from Kimono Dragon. Her look was curated by stylist Caterina Ospina.

The annual Billboard Women in Music event honors the top female creatives, executives and artists in the music industry. Held at Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, the 2026 edition was hosted by Keke Palmer and honored the women of HUNTR/X as Women of the Year, Teyana Taylor with the Visionary honor, Zara Larsson as Breakthrough of the year, among others.