Madonna, the Queen of Pop, had a dramatic entrance at the Luar Spring 2025 Ready-to-Wear show during New York Fashion Week on Tuesday evening, nearly taking a tumble on the runway. The 66-year-old superstar, who arrived late to the event, almost fell while walking in towering stilettos, but managed to catch her balance by grabbing onto her security guard’s jacket.
The moment, captured by fans, saw Madonna tripping on the empty runway while donning a pair of over-the-knee boots with thin, tall heels. Her assistant, following behind and holding the long train of her eccentric outfit, watched as the pop icon quickly recovered and continued to her seat, trying to brush off the misstep as if nothing had happened.
Later that evening, Madonna was spotted leaving Rockefeller Plaza, wearing not one, but two pairs of sunglasses. She completed her bold look with a camel-colored trench coat-inspired dress, black latex gloves, and layers of silver jewelry. Despite the minor blunder, Madonna’s appearance at the fashion show was nothing short of headline-worthy.
In another homage to Madonna, pop star Sabrina Carpenter brought true Hollywood glamour to the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, paying tribute to the Queen of Pop’s iconic style. Carpenter made a stunning appearance on the red carpet, wearing the very same Bob Mackie gown Madonna donned at the 1991 Oscars. The dress, which had originally been designed for Madonna’s performance at the Academy Awards, was inspired by Marilyn Monroe’s look in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and became famous not only for its dazzling design but also for Madonna’s memorable date that night — fellow pop superstar Michael Jackson.
According to Vogue, Carpenter and her stylist were specifically looking for a Madonna-inspired moment and found the perfect match through archival fashion dealer Tab Vintage. The silver Mackie gown, paired with Madonna’s white fur stole in 1991, made headlines again as Carpenter brought it back to life on the VMAs red carpet.
Keeping with the silver and sparkly theme, Carpenter later performed a medley from her No. 1 album Short N’ Sweet wearing a silver sequin leotard, channeling the same energy that Madonna exuded decades earlier.
Both Madonna and Carpenter’s bold appearances have once again shown that Madonna’s influence on fashion and pop culture remains as strong as ever. Whether making waves at Fashion Week or inspiring the next generation of pop stars on the red carpet, the Queen of Pop continues to leave an indelible mark on the industry.
