Teyana Taylor, she’s the name of the moment. Singer, dancer, director, actress and, last but certainly not least, fashion icon.
In recent days, even those who were previously unfamiliar with her have started to recognize Teyana Taylor’s face and style, thanks in part to her performance in the film One Battle After Another alongside Leonardo DiCaprio — a role that earned her the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress and has already sparked Oscar buzz.
Born in 1990, Teyana Taylor grew up in Harlem and entered the entertainment industry at a very young age, encouraged by her mother, who still manages her career today. In 2006, she was part of the choreography team for Beyoncé’s Ring the Alarm music video, and the following year she signed a contract with Pharrell Williams.
Dance and music taught her to understand her body deeply from the very beginning, using it as a means of expression — first through movement, and soon after through looks that would increasingly define her identity.
Her first singles began to drop, including Google Me, followed by early mixtapes like From a Planet Called Harlem, eventually leading to full-length albums. Collaborations soon followed with artists such as Wiz Khalifa, John Legend and Kanye West.
It was her sculpted physique, defined abs and magnetic presence that went viral in 2016 with the release of Kanye West’s Fade music video — which now counts 193 million views on YouTube.
Teyana began appearing more frequently on red carpets and television shows, immediately revealing a natural inclination to blend elegant and couture pieces with elements drawn from urban culture, often adding a personal touch through accessories. Every time Teyana Taylor steps onto a red carpet, she uses her entire body to assert herself and claim the space she deserves.
On the red carpet, brands compete to dress her: from Ruth E. Carter, who designed her outfit for the 2025 Met Gala, to Tamara Ralph, LaQuan Smith and Versace, all the way to the Schiaparelli gown chosen for the 2026 Golden Globes — a black dress that followed Taylor’s silhouette, featuring a jeweled detail on the back that the actress herself highlighted during her acceptance speech.
What fascinates the most, however, is her deep-rooted street soul, most evident in her music videos, interviews and everyday appearances, where oversized pieces take center stage — from wide-leg cargo pants to cropped varsity jackets. An attitude she never abandons, not even at the Golden Globes after-party, where her elegant Schiaparelli gown was layered with a Satoshi Nakamoto fur coat and paired with fiery red sneakers.
This strong connection to street culture did not go unnoticed by sportswear giant Jordan Brand. In 2023, the Teyana Taylor x Air Jordan 1 Zoom CMFT 2, dedicated to Harlem, were released alongside a six-minute short film directed by Taylor herself. The collaboration continues to thrive: after officially congratulating their ambassador on her Golden Globe win, Jordan Brand has already announced the release of the Teyana Taylor x Air Jordan 3, scheduled for 2026.
When discussing Teyana Taylor’s style, two key elements cannot be overlooked. The first is accessories, which almost always elevate her looks. The second is makeup. Moving against the grain of the clean girl trend, glass skin aesthetics and the imagery shaped by makeup artists like Nina Park, Taylor uses makeup to enhance her features — not by chance, the brand she collaborated with is MAC Cosmetics, underscoring her desire to take risks, resist conformity and fully integrate makeup into her aesthetic code.
Teyana Taylor proves that a touch of street attitude works everywhere — even on the most polished red carpets — and that a true fashion icon never hides.
