Tyra Banks has never shied away from reinvention, but her latest transformation may be her most jaw-dropping to date. The supermodel and TV icon stunned fans when she arrived at the Fashion Trust Arabia 2025 Awards sporting a look so dramatically different, many did a double-take before realizing it was her. Gone were the signature long locks she’s rocked for decades — replaced by a short, sculpted, Old Hollywood–inspired hairstyle that completely reshaped her appearance.
At the event, Banks stepped onto the red carpet in a custom gold-plated black gown by TABJA that radiated drama and luxury. But it was her hair that stole the show: a chic pixie cut adorned with soft blonde pin curls, reminiscent of 1920s starlets and silent-film glamour. The retro style, created by Signé Mouna X Nabil, framed her face in a way fans had never seen before — and social media lit up instantly with reactions ranging from shock to total admiration.
This isn’t Tyra’s first bold beauty pivot, but it may be one of her most transformative. Known for shape-shifting her look throughout her modeling and television career, Banks continues to embrace reinvention as part of her identity. Whether she’s sporting waist-length waves, sleek wigs, or now a vintage-inspired crop, she always delivers something unexpected.
In earlier conversations with People, Banks has been candid about her evolving relationship with beauty, aging, and confidence. She openly embraces her gray hairs while also enjoying the creative freedom of wigs and extensions. “My real hair has gray,” she said, “but today we celebrate women… we’re getting to a place where we’re not ashamed of natural changes.” Tyra also made it clear she’s never felt more self-assured: “I’m poppin’. I’m not insecure about myself. I ain’t trippin’. 50 feels good.”
If this latest red-carpet reveal is any indication, Tyra Banks is entering a new era — bold, glamorous, fearless, and unapologetically herself. And one thing is certain: whatever look she unveils next, the world will be watching.
