11 Jun 2025

The best looks of Addison Rae, the new rising pop star

At just 24, Addison Rae is already making her mark with a distinctive voice and bold looks, placing herself as one of the rising pop stars. Adored by Gen Z for her daring attitude and sultry anthems, the artist is everywhere in 2025. In addition to her music career in full bloom, thanks to tracks like Diet Pepsi, High Fashion, and Headphones On, Addison Rae also shines on the most prestigious red carpets. As her debut album was released on June 6th, Numéro looks back at the star’s most iconic fashion moments, from the runway to the streets of fashion capitals.

  • By Alexandre Chevarin.

  • Addison Rae, the TikTok sensation turned pop icon

    At only 24, American singer Addison Rae, who boasts over 34 million followers on Instagram, continues her rise in the music industry after the breakout success of her hit Diet Pepsi. Initially gaining fame on TikTok in 2019 through dance videos, Addison Rae has since shifted gears to fully focus on her music career.

    In 2023, she released her debut EP AR, featuring a collaboration with British singer Charli XCX. A bold move that paid off since Addison Rae now has nearly 12 million monthly listeners on Spotify and recently dropped her first eponymous album, highlighted by the exhilarating singles Aquamarine and High Fashion.

    In addition to her rise to fame, Addison Rae is also  acclaimed beyond the music industry. The pop star is also earning accolades in the fashion world. From high-profile red carpets to the streets of global cities, she turns heads with every appearance. Like her sensual and audacious music, her style is a mix of eccentricity and high glamour, drawing its inspiration from early 2000s icons, such as Britney Spears and Paris Hilton.

    Sexy red carpet looks

    On the red carpet, all eyes are on Addison Rae, paparazzi and fans alike. She confidently flaunts eclectic and sometimes risqué outfits. In October 2024, she went for a mermaid-inspired look, including a grey corset paired with a sequined skirt from Thom Browne’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection. A shell-shaped handbag enhanced the whole outfit.

    This standout look echoed her appearance at the 2024 Video Music Awards (VMAs), where she walked the carpet wearing panties with a feathered white bra and a tutu – a bold, bridal-inspired ensemble designed by Claire Sullivan. For the Academy Museum Gala, Addison Rae opted for a dazzling floor-length gown in shimmering blue by Alberta Ferretti, channelling classic old-Hollywood glamour.

    While Addison Rae has a clear penchant for sultry silhouettes, she also embraces more structured looks. One striking example is the powerful red ensemble from the Thierry Mugler archives, a true businesswoman look, that she worn at the Women in Entertainment Gala. Another standout look? The long, see-through, lace-up black dress from Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2024 collection that she sported at the Academy Museum Gala in 2023.

    A street style blending Y2K and glamorous sportswear

    Far from the glitter of fashion events, Addison Rae keeps it casual on a daily basis and gravitates toward casual outfits. With playsuits, tees with slogans printed on them, sneakers, and athletic gear, she displays a collection of comfortable, sportswear pieces. 

    The artist also injects a dose of glam, often drawing her inspiration from the Y2K aesthetic with red accessories by Prada, a pink fur hat, or cozy Ugg slippers. She isn’t afraid to mix seemingly clashing pieces. As a result, she sometimes brings together pieces that seemingly have nothing in common, without any second thought.

    In August 2023, she stylishly paired taupe leg warmers with white stiletto heels and topped the look with a Dior scarf. In April 2024, she turned heads in Manhattan with a fluffy Bottega Veneta jacket, a 2000s-era T-shirt, and Dior mules.

    The singer takes social media by storm with her bold outfits

    At the end of 2023, Addison Rae made waves online with a sporty outfit featuring a mini-short and a graphic tee. But what really got people talking was what she carried with her. At a time when celebrities like Bella Hadid, Jacob Elordi, and Kaia Gerber have made a habit of being photographed with a book in hand, Addison Rae embraced the trend by strolling through Los Angeles with a copy of Britney Spears’ memoir. The look, coming straight out of the Y2K playbook, would even inspire Australian singer Troye Sivan’s Halloween costume.

    Finally, for her nights out, Addison Rae doesn’t shy away from a few references to other female pop culture icons, especially Marilyn Monroe. One of the picture of Hollywood icon was featured on a handbag the artist was carrying.

    Addison Rae’s best looks