Teyana Taylor’s Bold Tom Ford Look at the TIME100 Next Gala

Teyana Taylor debuted an all-black, daring look from the Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann Spring/Summer 2026 collection for the 2025 TIME100 Next Gala in New York City.

Taylor wore a structured tailored black blazer with nothing beneath it, leaving her chest area bare and black briefs peeking out. She paired the jacket with a sheer floor-length skirt that sat low on her waist, secured by a thin strap wrapped around her neck like a choker.

Teyana Taylor: Getty images

She accessorized with small earrings and a fuzzy pixie cut that accented her face. Her makeup featured a smoky eye and nude lip that balanced the overall look.

Teyana was named among the 2025 Time100 Next list, in the Artists category alongside Damson Idris, Manny Jacinto, and Becky G. Taylor’s recognition highlighted her as a performer, showing that her artistry extends beyond the stage and screen.

Look debuted by Teyana Taylor from Tom Ford Spring/summer 2026 collection: Instagram

Oscar-winning actress and director Regina King praised Teyana in her commentary for TIME100 Next, recalling the first time she met her years ago, “when my son and his friends were putting together a pilot and she was one of the artists they interviewed. Even then, she struck me as singular vibrant, confident, and unapologetically herself. That hasn’t changed. Teyana moves through the world as an artist in every sense. Whether she’s dancing, directing, singing, creating, or simply speaking, there is a depth and honesty that radiates from her. Her work reaches people because it is rooted in truth. You feel it, you recognize yourself in it, and you want to move with her. When Teyana takes the stage, she doesn’t just perform. She ignites!”

Teyana Taylor: Getty Images

Teyana continues to earn her place in the fashion world. From the red carpet of All’s Fair premieres to street-styling, she always seems to have the look that feels distinctly her.