Taylor Swift, Lisa and more serve standout looks at the 2026 VMAs
Taylor Swift, Lisa and more serve standout looks at the 2026 VMAs
The 2026 VMAs red carpet brought together music's biggest stars in a mix of dramatic gowns, bold tailoring and statement-making ensembles. Here are some of the standout celebrity looks from Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, Normani, Raye and more.
The 2026 VMAs red carpet brought together some of the biggest names in music and entertainment, with celebrities turning heads in statement-making ensembles. From glamorous gowns and dramatic silhouettes to bold styling choices and standout details, here are some of the best celebrity looks that caught attention on the red carpet.
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Taylor Swift made a statement at the 2026 VMAs in a Tamara Ralph Fall 2026 Couture gown. The look paired a black velvet halter-style bodice with sheer panels and a draped, sparkling silver skirt, finished with silver stilettos and statement jewellery.
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Troye Sivan brought a playful twist to classic tailoring at the 2026 VMAs, wearing an Erdem Spring/Summer 2027 look. The ensemble paired a structured jacket with a dramatic ostrich-feather skirt, creating a striking contrast between formal tailoring and theatrical volume. He completed the look with Spinelli Kilcollin jewellery.
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Ella Bright embraced a dark, gothic-inspired aesthetic at the 2026 VMAs in a black satin corset dress, paired with a pearl choker and slim black sunglasses. She also debuted a dark chocolate-brown hair colour for the red carpet, giving the look a distinctly dramatic, autumn-ready feel.
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Normani made a striking appearance at the 2026 VMAs in a sculptural Robert Wun gown featuring a metallic, liquid-like bodice, a dramatic black trumpet skirt and sleeves that extended into opera gloves. An oversized botanical detail on the shoulder added a softer touch to the futuristic look, which she finished with chandelier earrings and a sleek bun.
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Charli XCX embraced dark glamour at the 2026 VMAs in a black velvet Saint Laurent two-piece by Anthony Vaccarello. The look featured a cropped, balloon-sleeved top with a sheer cutout and an ultra-low-rise column skirt, styled with a sleek black blowout and smoky eyes.
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Olandria made a striking return to the 2026 VMAs in a cocoa-brown MMS Spring/Summer 2026 gown featuring a sculpted corset, intricate lacing and red beaded detailing. The floor-length mermaid silhouette was finished with red heels, long waves and glowing makeup.
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Adam Lambert brought plenty of theatrical drama to the 2026 VMAs red carpet in an all-black look featuring a dramatic satin cape with sweeping, floor-length proportions. He completed the ensemble with black earrings, dark eye makeup, black nail polish and a statement "Adam" headpiece created with milliner Philip Treacy.
