Fashion Statement: Emily Chaho Owns the Red Carpet in Versace, Redefining EDM Style
Emily Chaho didn’t just show up to the Electronic Dance Music Awards, she made the moment hers. At Miami Music Week's flagship event, the rising fashion force and newly minted host stepped onto the red carpet in a rare, jaw-dropping black Versace gown, styled to perfection by Lotus Beverly Hills. The dress, a tribute to Gianni Versace’s iconic 1994 Safety Pin design, wasn’t just a look, it was a statement: Emily Chaho has arrived.
“Last year I was just in the crowd, completely inspired,” she says. “My friend and I actually manifested me hosting this year’s show and I made it happen.” What started as a vision turned into one of the defining appearances of the night, where Emily’s poise, style, and presence captured the attention of industry veterans and EDM legends alike.
The look was everything, classic, bold, and unmistakably hers. The gown featured signature oversized gold safety pins, a keyhole cutout, and a thigh-high slit that balanced edgy glamour with red carpet elegance. She paired it with gold statement jewelry, a medallion charm bracelet, and towering black platform heels—all Versace. Her hair, softly swept back, let the detailing shine. “We made it happen through Lotus Beverly Hills,” she says. “It wasn’t even supposed to be available yet, but the team believed in the vision.”
On the carpet, Emily stood confidently next to some of the genre’s most celebrated names. Armin Van Buuren, Frank Walker, Hardwell, DJ Hugel—icons of the scene—and there she was, right beside them, not as a guest, but as a voice for the culture.
“It’s not just about showing up anymore,” she says. “It’s about being seen as someone who matters.” That mindset has fueled Emily’s momentum, not just in EDM but across the fashion industry. Earlier that season, she attended the Etro runway show in Milan wearing a 1-of-1 custom look, an opulent burgundy brocade coat layered over a mini dress in matching fabric. It was dramatic, luxurious, and unmistakably fresh. The outfit turned heads and confirmed what insiders already knew: brands aren’t just dressing her, they’re designing with her in mind.
Now, with invitations to shows from Versace, Prada, and Miu Miu next season, Emily is becoming a regular on the front row, not just as a fashion lover, but as someone bringing something new to the table. “I think they see that I’m not trying to fit in. I care about storytelling, about how these pieces live beyond the runway,” she says.
That same storytelling is exactly what she’s bringing to the intersection of EDM and fashion, a space that, until recently, has gone mostly unnoticed. “DJs have their own look, their own style identity. John Summit in streetwear. Gryffin with the jerseys. Fisher in Loewe shades and silk shirts,” she says. “But no one’s really been highlighting that. It’s part of the culture and it deserves the same spotlight.”
Her hosting gig at the EDMAs gave her a rare opportunity to elevate those conversations, celebrating DJs not just for their music, but for their impact on global fashion and identity. “EDM isn’t just a genre, it’s a lifestyle. And fashion is one of its biggest storytellers.”
Of course, getting here wasn’t effortless. Emily’s shift from styling others to building her own name hasn’t come without friction. “Some people didn’t get it. I lost a few friends along the way,” she shares. “But I stopped waiting for the perfect moment. I started going after it.”
That mindset, paired with a sharp eye and a sense of who she is, continues to open doors. Whether it’s an early look from Versace or a one-off piece from Etro, Emily Chaho isn’t just wearing fashion, she’s moving it forward.
Looking ahead, she’s dreaming even bigger. “I’d love to host the Oscars red carpet, Vanity Fair parties; spaces where fashion, music, and culture come together,” she says. “I want to be at the heart of those conversations.”
In an industry that’s finally beginning to recognize the style power of electronic music, Emily is already ahead of the curve, connecting the dots, elevating the stories, and turning every appearance into a fashion statement with meaning.
