The Canadian singer Tate McRae has quickly carved a lane for herself as a rising fixture in the worlds of pop music and red carpet fashion. In her early red carpet appearances, McRae leaned into relaxed silhouettes—think menswear-style coats worn over top lingerie dresses, baggy denim trousers, fitted corset tops. But, as the singer’s music matured, so has her fashion.
In early 2024, just as she was really taking off in the pop world, McRae began experimenting with elevated silhouettes on major red carpets across the globe, finding a style flow with top designers like Dolce & Gabbana and Mugler. But just because the singer found a niche in the more formal sparkle dress, doesn’t mean she won’t lean into Gen Z trends from time to time—the pantsless look is one of her favorite as is the occasional vintage reference to a pop diva of years past. Here, take a look back at Tate McRae’s best style moments, from rising dancer to pop sensation.
2026: TATE 01 Fragrance Launch
After starring Calvin Klein’s “Feel the Fit,” campaign in a pair of figure-hugging jeans, McRae slipped into one of the house’s classic slinky dresses for the launch of her fragrance TATE 01 Eau de Parfum on October 8, 2026 in New York.
2026: Schiaparelli Spring 2027 Show
McRae donned a version of one of Elsa Schiaparelli’s classic evening jackets to take in Daniel Roseberry’s spring 2027 show for the house during Paris Fashion Week.
2026: Variety Power of Young Hollywood Event
What does one wear to receive a “Triple Threat Award”? A strapless vintage black-and-blue Versace dress from the spring 1998 collection with an almost waist-high leg slit, of course.
2026 Grammys
For music’s biggest night, McRae opted for a custom Balenciaga gown with leather opera gloves.
2026: Met Gala
McRae interpreted the “Fashion Is Art” dress code for the 2026 Met Gala celebrating the “Costume Art” exhibition in a custom golden Ludovic de Saint Sernin inspired by the gilded statues adorning La Réale, the royal ship of Louis XIV.
2026: Billboard Women in Music
A feminine, flirty, high-low draped gown by Chloé, designed by Chemena Kamali, was the perfect fit for the Billboard Women in Music event on April 29, 2026.
2026: Vanity Fair Oscar Party
McRae’s custom red Ludovic de Saint Sernin gown with a rib-baring cutout took over 150 hours to make.
2025: F1: The Movie Premiere
At the F1 premiere in Los Angeles, McRae went full Hollywood glamour in a va-va-voom bustier gown by Balenciaga that she paired with dazzling diamonds.
2025: Capital Summertime Ball
Before taking the stage of the Capital Summertime Ball in London, McRae turned Balenciaga underwear in outerwear. She paired her branded skivvies with a cropped t-shirt and the brand’s cult Le City bag. Appropriately for the “Fast Car” singer, the tee was from Balenciaga’s collaboration with Lamborghini.
2025: Vanity Fair Oscar Party
McRae attended her first Vanity Fair Oscar party in a metal mesh look by Ludovic de Saint Sernin.
2024: MTV Video Music Awards
At the 2024 MTV VMAs, McRae channeled the OG princess of pop, Britney Spears. She wore a sheer dress that recalled a similarly see-through look Spears wore to the event in 2001.
2024: iHeartRadio Music Awards
The star mixed her lace and sequined Versace mini with metallic heels to attend a 2024 red carpet.
2024: BRIT Awards
McRae’s Dolce & Gabbana dress at the 2024 BRITs was a statement on its own, but the singer’s decision to wear huge crosses around her neck and ankle only made the look all that more enticing.
2023: Grammy Museum Event
McRae did her version of the “Office Siren” aesthetic for a 2023 event at the Grammy museum.
2023: Jingle Bell Ball
Still finding her footing in 2023, McRae mixed the exposed bra trend with a dark purple coat and a matching corset.