South African singer Tyla, 23, created quite a stir at Coachella 2025 during its second weekend on April 18. Her eye-catching outfit prompted fans to compare her look to Britney Spears’ iconic performance at the 2001 MTV VMAs. In response to the excitement surrounding her outfit, Tyla clarified her style inspiration.
Tyla performed in micro denim shorts with beaded tassel fringe, green feather details, and a green bralette featuring purple floral accents. A silver body chain and knee-high, crocodile-embossed grey boots completed the look.
Tyla's Coachella debut 🎡 pic.twitter.com/Xi5D2Vrt4y
— Complex Music (@ComplexMusic) April 12, 2025The vibrant outfit sparked immediate online chatter because it resembled Spears’ green bralette and embellished shorts from her I’m a Slave 4 U performance, famously accessorised with a snake.
Tyla does Bacardi at Coachella! pic.twitter.com/hOa9qpSnG8
— zac🐅 (@zacisontime) April 19, 2025Fans filled social media with comments about the similarities in the outfits, with some suggesting that Tyla was paying homage to Spears’ iconic moment in pop culture. Tyla responded by emphasising her unique vision while appreciating the comparison to Spears’ legendary look, which is a popular Halloween costume choice.
Britney Spears’s outfit for the 2001 VMAs is a benchmark in fashion history, while Tyla’s Coachella moment highlights her growing influence in music and style.
