Chappell Roan Basically Wore Swords As Nails At The 2024 MTV VMAs

Although Chappell Roan has been making music for quite some time, in recent months, the young pop star has risen to fame — largely thanks to her now-viral single “HOT TO GO!” taking off.

Now, the artist just made her debut on the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet... and spoiler: her conceptual, utterly theatric look, from her outfit to her nails, did not disappoint.

Arriving in a draping gown and a moss green cape, the musician rocked a real steel sword as her accessory (because... obviously). Roan looked like a medieval warrior princess straight from the set of Game of Thrones, but it was her drama-filled manicure that truly stole the show. ICYMI, she sported ultra-long stiletto-shaped nails that looked like they had daggers attached to each tip.

While each lengthy nail was painted in a deep gunmetal polish color, the 3D hilts of each dagger placed near the nail beds featured a deep golden bronze shade that mimicked her larger sword. Each nail was also encrusted with a large pearl, only adding to the artful mani moment.

Completing the medieval fantasy, Roan not only rocked of-the-era accessories — like ornate earrings and an extra-large cross pendant — she also created a cohesive hair and makeup look that’ll be sure to give the girlies Renaissance-core inspo for years to come.

Roan pulled her copper-red hair into a half-up, intricately braided ’do, which she topped off with a gunmetal headdress.

Her makeup was equally stunning. Beautifully contrasted against her fair skin tone, the “Good Luck, Babe!” singer painted a deep burgundy shade all over her lips. Turning the ombré lipstick trend upside-down, she concentrated more pigment at the center of her pout, a subtle nod to the style of the 1920s. Continuing with the retro vibe, her brows were pencil-thin, and she wore cool-toned eyeshadow colors — a glam vibe that felt both mysterious and mystical.

And that’s how you do an MTV VMA debut.