Taylor Swift returned to the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 27 for the first time since marrying Travis Kelce on July 3, wearing her wedding band beside her engagement ring. She was set to receive the inaugural Artist Director Honors.
Swift’s old-mine-cut diamond engagement ring was by Kindred Lubeck. She also wore Leviev diamond earrings and an Etho Maria diamond ring, pairing them with a Tamara Ralph Couture gown featuring a sparkling silver skirt.
Organizers said the new Artist Director Honors recognizes artists whose behind-the-camera work expands music videos and visual storytelling. Swift made her solo directing debut with “The Man” in 2020 and won the VMAs’ Best Direction award that year. She had 11 nominations this year, including Video of the Year, Best Album for The Life of a Showgirl and Artist of the Year. Kelce was in Florida for a Miami Dolphins game and did not join her on the red carpet.
