International celebrities like Madisin Rian, KJ Smith Black, Laila Odom, and Chanelle Graham stunned in Le Thanh Hoa gowns on the 2026 BET Awards red carpet, putting Vietnamese fashion in the spotlight at the major US entertainment event.
"Having many international artists choose my designs for major events motivates me to continue my journey of bringing Vietnamese fashion closer to the global market," shared Le Thanh Hoa.
Using contemporary fashion language, Le Thanh Hoa applies intricate embellishment, hand embroidery, and unique fabric manipulation techniques to create signature designs. His creations contribute to a vibrant, glamorous, and deeply symbolic fashion statement on the red carpet. The BET Awards are an annual ceremony held by Black Entertainment Television (BET) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, honoring outstanding achievements by African American artists in entertainment.
SUPER MODEL MADISIN RIAN
This masterpiece represents a fusion of light and color, beautifully recreating the noble phoenix through high fashion. The LE THANH HOA team spent hours hand-embroidering and precisely placing iridescent shades to mirror pure opulence.
The standout feature is the intricately crafted skirt made of thousands of snow-white feathers, delivering an ethereal and regal movement that accentuates the international supermodel's presence like a piece of living art.
ACTRESS CHANELLE GRAHAM
The 2026 BET Awards red carpet officially belonged to Chanelle Graham as the actress made a breathtaking appearance in a haute couture creation from LE THANH HOA’s Fall/Winter 2025 collection.
The mermaid silhouette hugged her curves beautifully, making a powerful statement with intricate hand-embellishment techniques set against a dominant golden hue. It is revealed that LE THANH HOA's team of artisans dedicated over 200 hours of meticulous craftsmanship to complete this design, delivering an exquisitely elegant and luxurious look for the actress.
KJ SMITH BLACK
The allure of the design lies in its glamorous strapless silhouette, beautifully paired with artisanal hand-pleating techniques on flowing chiffon. The ultimate highlight is the delicate silk shawl draped effortlessly from the shoulders, creating an ensemble that is both elegantly modest and regal.
JORDAN CHILES
Stunning on the 2026 BET Awards red carpet, athlete Jordan Chiles captured everyone's attention in a masterpiece from the "Beyond Deadline" collection.
The look perfectly captures a futuristic vibe mixed with daring avant-garde elements. It commands the spotlight with sharp symmetrical tailoring, beautifully contrasted by exquisitely crafted silk that forms floating, multi-layered petals, creating a look that is both strong and breathtakingly poetic.
LAILA ODOM
The design makes a striking impression through a refined fusion of intricately sculpted Champa architectural motifs and luxurious velvet, creating a visual effect that is both mysterious and opulent. The entire ensemble perfectly celebrates her unique look, allowing Laila Odom to shine resplendently on the international red carpet.
