It’s a rare occurrence to see Miley Cyrus on stage these days. While the Grammy-winning superstar spent the early years of her career touring the world in blonde wigs, she’s slowly stepped away from the traditional concert tour. In recent years, she’s opted for more intimate settings, like her Spotify Billions Club performance, which she held at Maxim’s restaurant in Paris last June, or her surprise pop-up sets at Bemelmans Bar and 3 Dollar Bill in New York City. In fact, after the release of her ninth studio album, Something Beautiful, she even went on to say she had “no desire” to do another large headlining tour due to the difficulties it poses for her mental health and sobriety journey. “I do have the physical ability, and I have the opportunities to tour,” she told Good Morning America. “I wish I had the desire, but I don’t.”
So, when Cyrus announced that she would be taking the stage at the Hollywood Bowl amphitheater in Los Angeles for two nights only, it was no surprise that she brought her all—and an arsenal of knockout looks from Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello—to make it happen.
For the sold-out shows, Cyrus teamed up with her longtime stylist, Bradley Kenneth, to create a sleek, rock ‘n’ roll-inspired display that perfectly encapsulate her new Bass Persuades era. That consisted of pieces like a black leather newsboy cap and a floor-length fur coat. In other moments, she wore a chiffon cape romper and knee-high leather boots.
“There’s an effortless confidence to Saint Laurent that really resonates with Miley,” Kenneth said in an exclusive interview with Harper’s Bazaar. “This era has really been about stripping back the fashion and putting the music first. Miley is in such a beautiful place in her life right now. She’s happy, self-assured, and confident, and she wanted the fashion to reflect that without overpowering her.”
Ahead, Kenneth speaks about curating the collection of chic, all-black looks that Cyrus wore for her Hollywood Bowl shows. Plus, he opens up about her love affair with Saint Laurent, her constant evolution, and where her fashion stands today.
You have long styled Cyrus in looks from Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello. Why do his designs resonate so strongly with you both? What is it about the brand that pulls her in?
Anthony is brilliant in the way he can make something minimal feel incredibly elevated. His ability to work with textures and silhouettes in a way that never feels overpowering, but always remains cool and chic, is something I’ve always loved about his designs.
There’s an effortless confidence to Saint Laurent that really resonates with Miley. The clothes feel timeless and modern while still maintaining that sexy, rock ‘n’ roll attitude that’s always been part of her DNA. Especially in this era, when we’re intentionally stripping things back, his designs feel like such a natural fit. They have a strong point of view without ever taking away from the woman wearing them.
Additionally, how does it feel to have this special moment arrive right as Vaccarello has announced his departure from Saint Laurent? Does it feel like a swan song in a way?
Anthony has created such an incredible legacy at Saint Laurent, and Miley and I have shared so many special moments wearing his designs over the years. I’ve always admired his ability to make something feel elevated while still maintaining that effortless, cool sophistication.
In a way, it does feel like a beautiful full-circle moment. The Hollywood Bowl looks really represent where Miley is creatively right now, and Anthony’s designs captured that so perfectly. It’s special to celebrate this chapter of his work while also celebrating a new chapter in Miley’s evolution. I’m excited to see what he does next.
