Miley Cyrus returns with a visual album: "Something Beautiful"

Miley Cyrus is gearing up for a triumphant return with Something Beautiful , her ninth studio album, due out May 30th. Ever true to her aesthetic vision and theatricality in her staging, the artist unveiled the album cover with a dazzling image captured by renowned fashion photographer Glen Luchford. In it, Cyrus adopts an almost ethereal presence, draped in an iconic haute couture creation: Les Chimères , an extraordinary piece from Thierry Mugler's Auumn/Winter 1997 collection.

A visual album with a powerful identity

While details about the universe of Something Beautiful remain a mystery, one thing is certain: it will be a visual album. Its recent listing on the Letterboxd platform suggests a cinematic approach that promises an immersive experience. To drum up anticipation, promotional posters featuring the album cover have appeared in cities around the world, while the first batch of signed CDs and vinyls sold out within hours on the artist's official website.

A futuristic and enigmatic aesthetic

On the cover of Something Beautiful , Miley Cyrus embodies an otherworldly vision. Her look, a sculptural gown with organic shapes, transforms her into a fantastical creature. The piece is complemented by a majestic, iridescent arachnid headpiece, reinforcing the image's mystical and futuristic aura. This Thierry Mugler design, originally presented by German model Diana Gartner at the Fall/Winter 1997 haute couture show, was also exhibited at the Thierry Mugler: Couturissime retrospective.

This isn't the first time Cyrus has used fashion as a means of artistic expression. During the Endless Summer Vacation era in 2023, she wowed with creations from Saint Laurent, Maison Margiela, and Bob Mackie. For this new chapter, she once again relies on the styling of Bradley Kenneth, consolidating her fascination with theatricality and paying homage to Mugler's visionary legacy.

A legacy of fashion in music

With Something Beautiful , Miley Cyrus joins the prestigious list of artists who have brought Thierry Mugler's universe to music. Before her, icons such as Beyoncé, Doja Cat, and Dua Lipa have worn his creations, whether on stage or in fashion editorials. By reviving archival pieces, Cyrus not only pays homage to the timelessness of design, but also reaffirms her status as a cutting-edge figure, capable of transforming every musical project into a total artistic expression.

May 30th is approaching, and with it, the promise of an album that is not only listened to, but contemplated and experienced in all its dimensions.