People highlighted 11 looks from the 2026 MTV VMAs blue carpet, including Taylor Swift in Tamara Ralph Couture, Teyana Taylor in a feathered Zuhair Murad Couture coat-gown and Sombr shirtless in ERL. Charli xcx, Slayyyter and others were also featured.
Swift was back at the ceremony for the first time since 2024 to receive the inaugural VMA Artist Director honors. Other looks included Slayyyter’s asymmetrical beige dress, Charli xcx’s semi-sheer bra-top outfit, Raye’s embellished Georges Hobeika dress, Shaboozey’s three-piece Chrome Hearts suit and jewelry, and Rei Ami’s HILA NYC bra-and-maxi-skirt set. Normani wore a latex-like top and pleated skirt; presenter Ella Bright was noted for a new hair color, while presenter Emma Bunton wore a subtly sparkly black outfit.
