From opening for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour to performing at her sold-out venues, Sabrina Carpenter has risen to fame over the past two years. Although Carpenter started as a Disney Channel star in 2013, he quickly found his true calling as a musician, having released six albums in 10 years. His latest LP, It's short and sweetincluded 2024's summer single, “Espresso,” and earned the singer eight multiple Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year. But as well as being known for her tongue-in-cheek lyrics, Carpenter is also known for her flirtatious, Polly Pocket-meets-Barbie style.
For her red carpet appearances as a 12- and 13-year-old Disney star, Carpenter often wore the bright colors and trends of the 2000s, before transitioning to a grungier aesthetic as a teenager. Now, Carpenter, who works with famous stylists Ron Hartleben, Jared Ellner and Jason BOlden, has found his own unique style, which combines retro Old-Hollywood influences with modern trends, such as coquette beauty.
Pastels, sequins, lace and simple fabrics appear repeatedly in her red carpet looks, with images like hearts and kiss marks that refer to her two biggest albums. Her iconic curtain bangs, designed by Scott King, always look perfectly laid back and inspire a viral hair trend. Even in edgier ensembles, the singer brings subtle elements through her over-the-top make-up and delicate jewelry, creating a feminine aesthetic that plays a major role in her pop star identity. “It sounds silly to say that for most of my life I wear little clothes, but it's like,” Carpenter told Who What Wear earlier this year.
As the singer continues on the first leg of her “Short n' Sweet” tour, here's a look at her hilarious evolution, from young Disney to Grammy-nominated singer.
