The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards brought music’s biggest names to Los Angeles on Sunday, September 27, for a red carpet filled with dramatic silhouettes, sheer details, lingerie-inspired dressing and plenty of the rebellious attitude that has always defined VMA fashion. Held at the Peacock Theater, this year’s carpet favored everything from sophisticated couture gowns to daring low-rise looks and theatrical evening wear.
Here are ten of the standout celebrity looks from the 2026 MTV VMAs.
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Taylor Swift in Tamara Ralph Couture
Taylor Swift embraced sophisticated Old Hollywood glamour in a dramatic Tamara Ralph Couture gown. The sculptural design featured a high neckline and gathered detailing around the hip, creating an elegant, statuesque silhouette.
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Lisa in The Attico and Quine Li
Lisa delivered one of the evening’s most fashion-forward looks in a lingerie-inspired gown from The Attico, layered with a luxurious fur coat by Quine Li. The combination of delicate evening wear and dramatic outerwear gave the BLACKPINK star a distinctly editorial finish.
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Teyana Taylor in Zuhair Murad Couture
Teyana Taylor leaned fully into dramatic boudoir glamour wearing a sheer, feather-trimmed coat dress from Zuhair Murad’s fall 2026 couture collection. The plunging lace and transparent construction created a daring yet highly polished red-carpet statement, perfectly suited to the anything-goes spirit of the VMAs.
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Charli XCX in Saint Laurent
Charli XCX opted for sleek black Saint Laurent, wearing a crop top with a distinctive cutout at the bust, voluminous sleeves and a low-waisted skirt. The look combined sharp Parisian minimalism with the provocative styling that has become synonymous with the singer’s red-carpet appearances.
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PinkPantheress in Nina Ricci
PinkPantheress offered a softer interpretation of VMA glamour in a romantic Nina Ricci dress. The ruffled, polka-dot design brought a playful, feminine quality to the carpet, contrasting with the night’s darker and more revealing fashion trend.
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Tyla in Mowalola
Tyla made a quintessentially provocative VMA statement in a two-piece look by Nigerian-British designer Mowalola. Featuring an animal-print finish, bra-style top and ultra-low-rise styling, the ensemble embraced the singer’s confident approach to fashion. Chopard jewelry added a glamorous touch.
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Raye in Georges Hobeika
Raye brought sophisticated evening glamour to the VMAs in a Georges Hobeika gown. The elegant silhouette offered a more traditional red-carpet interpretation while retaining the dramatic presence expected at the music industry’s most adventurous awards show. Her look stood out for its polished couture sensibility.
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Sienna Spiro in Custom Valentino
Rising star Sienna Spiro made an elegant entrance in a custom Valentino creation paired with Chopard jewelry. The look showcased the romantic side of the actress and singer’s style, while the couture construction gave her VMAs appearance a sophisticated, modern finish.
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Normani in Robert Wun Couture
Normani embraced sculptural glamour in a metallic Robert Wun Couture gown. The high-neck design featured a dramatic mermaid silhouette and sculptural shoulders, creating a futuristic effect while maintaining the elegance of traditional evening wear. It was one of the night’s strongest examples of couture drama.
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Troye Sivan in Erdem
Troye Sivan brought a distinctly fashion-forward menswear moment to the carpet in Erdem. His tailored look demonstrated the continuing evolution of red-carpet menswear, mixing classic formal dressing with Erdem’s artistic feather design skirt. The result was polished without losing the individuality that makes Sivan’s fashion choices so memorable.
The 2026 MTV VMAs once again demonstrated why the event remains one of the most exciting stops on the celebrity fashion calendar. The strongest looks were united not by one particular trend, but by a willingness to embrace personality, drama and individuality, qualities that continue to define VMA fashion.
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