Ariana Grande Channels Audrey Hepburn Glam in 2025 VMAs Polka-Dot Dress

Ariana Grande Makes a Stunning Entrance at the 2025 MTV VMAs

Ariana Grande has once again proven that she is a style icon, making a striking appearance at the 2025 MTV VMAs. The pop star, who is 32 years old, attended the event on Sunday, September 7, in a custom Fendi dress that turned heads and set the tone for her night.

The black dress was adorned with white polka dots and featured a strapless design that cinched at the waist before flaring into a peplum with a contrasting pink and black polka-dot pattern. The skirt was slim-fitting with a back slit that highlighted her black satin peep-toe heels. This look was inspired by a similar Fendi dress worn by designer Silvia Venturini Fendi in the 1980s, according to a press release.

Grande completed the ensemble with her signature ponytail, a matching black bow with white polka dots, dainty jewelry, and a makeup look that included blush pink tones on her lips and cheeks. Her eyeliner added a sultry touch, perfectly complementing the subtle pink in her dress. The styling was handled by Law Roach, who shared several photos of the star on Instagram, captioning one post: "And then THIS happened..... WE ARE BACK @arianagrande wearing custom @fendi @swarovski."

Her outfit also drew comparisons to Audrey Hepburn’s iconic white dress with black polka dots that she wore to the 1988 Academy Awards, highlighting the timeless appeal of the design.

A Night of Nominations and Excitement

At the 2025 VMAs, Ariana Grande is up for seven awards, including Video of the Year for “Brighter Days Ahead” and Best Pop Artist. Her presence at the ceremony was not only about fashion but also about celebrating her work and achievements in the music industry.

Earlier this year, Grande announced her highly anticipated Eternal Sunshine Tour, which will take place across North America and the U.K. in 2026. She shared the tour poster on Instagram with the caption, “see you next year ♡ 🧸.” The announcement came after a cryptic teaser on Instagram that hinted at the tour’s aesthetic, featuring a computer voice and the phrase “see you next year...”

This tour will support her 2024 album Eternal Sunshine and its deluxe version, Eternal Sunshine: Brighter Days Ahead, released in March. It marks her first tour since the Sweetener World Tour in 2019. In recent years, Grande has been busy with her role in the Wicked films, where she plays Glinda alongside Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba. The first film was released in November 2024, and the second, Wicked: For Good, is set for November 21.

Looking Ahead: Touring and Music

During an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1 in March 2024, Grande discussed the possibility of touring her seventh studio album. “I miss doing shows. I really do,” she admitted, adding that she is “excited to redefine my relationship to touring.” She expressed her desire to perform between or after the Wicked movies, stating, “I will of course do my best to do it.”

In addition, Grande recently addressed rumors that she plans to leave her music career. In an Instagram post on July 16, she shared a video of herself performing at the 2024 Met Gala, captioning it, “very silly of you all to assume that just because i have my hands full with many things that i plan to abandon singing & music … !!!” She emphasized that music has always been her lifeline and that she is excited about the future, even if it looks different from before.

The 2025 MTV VMAs: A Night to Remember

The 2025 MTV VMAs will air live from New York's UBS Arena on Sunday, September 7, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and MTV. The ceremony will also be available for streaming on Paramount+. With Ariana Grande as one of the standout performers, the event promises to be an unforgettable night of music, fashion, and celebration.