Is the newly engaged Miley Cyrus feeling nostalgic? Whoa, whoa, oh… yeah.
Anyone conscious—and with access to cable—in the early 2010s has those Hannah Montana fashion codes permanently etched in their brain: denim vests and bedazzled jeans, capri pants and skants, bubblegum-colored tracksuit tops mixed with boho skirts. While some pieces from that vibrant, delightfully clashing, pop-star-with-a-secret wardrobe are best left in the past, certain style details endure. The latest proof? Miley Cyrus’s recent outfit.
Cyrus—who played the Disney character for five years on the TV series and in the movie—stepped out for Jimmy Kimmel Live yesterday (Friday the 4th) in a look that felt distinctly Hannah Montana, albeit a more grown-up and polished version.
Styled by Bradley Kenneth, Cyrus wore look 19 from Chloé’s fall 2025 show: a cropped chocolate brown faux fur jacket with a rounded collar, sculptural lapel, and quilted panels, paired with inky blue leather kick-flare pants and pointed stilettos. She styled it much like the runway, with a gold coin chain slung low on her hips and a thick gold necklace. And of course, she showed off her new engagement ring: a cushion-cut stone on a substantial 14k yellow gold band, custom-made by designer Jacquie Aiche. It, too, felt vintage-inspired, unconventional, and refined.
Chloé’s fall 2025 collection saw creative director Chemena Kamali revisit the brand’s posh-hippy-grunge roots, filled with faux fur, sheer nude blouses, and dolman-sleeved leather pieces. Other celebrity fans of the collection include sisters Elle and Dakota Fanning (who wore matching Chloé nightgowns), Dua Lipa, and Addison Rae—everyone wants a piece of that nostalgic, rockstar-femme aesthetic.
Over a decade after bidding farewell to Hannah Montana, Miley Cyrus has firmly established her own rockstar style. She embraces Stevie Nicks-inspired ruffles, sharp and sexy suiting, luxurious faux furs, sculptural all-black gowns, and plenty of flared pants. She’s had a major vintage Mugler phase, become the face of Maison Margiela, and went full moto in Saint Laurent while sitting front row at Vogue World: Hollywood in October.
Later on Jimmy Kimmel, Cyrus changed into a structured, glossy burgundy skirt suit—look 1 from Haider Ackermann’s Tom Ford spring 2026 show. While promoting the Avatar movie this week (Cyrus contributed a song to the soundtrack), she has worn full runway looks from Nina Ricci, Gucci, and Margiela. In a suave, sharp-shouldered Nina Ricci suit with a yellow gold waistcoat—channeling Mick Jagger—Cyrus also carried the newly debuted python-print Le Bal Bag. And when she debuted her engagement ring on the red carpet with fiancé Maxx Morando, she wore a dramatic black fishtail Gucci gown.
No one else is mastering the full spectrum of rock (and 2000s pop) star style quite like Miley Cyrus.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs Miley Cyrus Brings Back Her Hannah Montana Look
BeginnerLevel Questions
Q1 What exactly happened Did Miley Cyrus dress as Hannah Montana again
A1 Yes recently For events like the 2024 Met Gala and in her Used to Be Young TikTok series Miley wore wigs and outfits strongly reminiscent of her iconic Hannah Montana character from the 2000s
Q2 Who is Hannah Montana
A2 Hannah Montana was the character Miley Cyrus played on the popular Disney Channel show She was a regular teen by day and a secret pop star by night
Q3 Why is this a big deal
A3 Its a big deal because Miley spent years publicly distancing herself from her Disney image to forge her own adult identity Bringing it back is a surprising and nostalgic fullcircle moment for fans who grew up with her
Q4 Is she going back to Disney or making new Hannah Montana music
A4 No theres no indication of a formal Hannah Montana revival This appears to be a symbolic gesture not a career reboot
Advanced FanFocused Questions
Q5 What is the deeper meaning behind her bringing the look back
A5 Many interpret it as a sign of selfacceptance and integrating all parts of her journey After years of rebellion she seems to be at peace with her past acknowledging Hannah Montana as a foundational part of her story without being confined by it
Q6 How does this relate to her current Endless Summer Vacation era
A6 Her current era is about maturity reflection and peace Revisiting Hannah Montana fits this themeits about looking back on her youth and career with clarity and ownership tying her past to her present
Q7 Were the looks exact replicas or just inspired
A7 They were inspired homages not exact copies The Met Gala look featured a custom Marc Jacobs dress with a blonde wig reminiscent of Hannahs but styled in a highfashion grownup way It was an evolution of the look not a costume
Q8 What has fan reaction been like
A8 Overwhelmingly positive and emotional Many fans feel it validates their own childhood nostalgia However some were