{"id":2167318,"date":"2026-09-28T08:29:31","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T05:29:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2167318"},"modified":"2026-09-28T08:29:31","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T05:29:31","slug":"taylor-swift-wore-sequins-velvet-to-become-the-most-awarded-artist-in-vmas-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2167318","title":{"rendered":"Taylor Swift Wore Sequins &amp; Velvet To Become The Most Awarded Artist In VMAs History"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"oVA page-489440138\">.page-489440138{&#8211;slot4:#0e111c;&#8211;slot5:#ffffff;&#8211;slot7:#0e111c;&#8211;slot11:#0e111c;&#8211;slot13:#0e111c;&#8211;slot14:#0e111c;&#8211;metaColor:#0e111c;&#8211;navColor:#0e111c}<\/p>\n<div class=\"cCV\">\n<div class=\"sWr\">\n<div class=\"GqV\">\n<div class=\"gsz fQd\">\n<div class=\"rkd NLr\">\n<div class=\"Psy nYg\">\n<p class=\"QwJ\">(Celebrity)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h1 class=\"aVX gai RzU ZQG\">Taylor Swift Wore Sequins &amp; Velvet To Become The Most Awarded Artist In VMAs History<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"r87 Lgb\">\n<p>Plus plenty of diamonds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vMw yW1\">\n<address class=\"saA\">by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thezoereport.com\/profile\/brooke-frischer-467025135\">Brooke Frischer<\/a><\/address>\n<div class=\"yj3 DHw\">\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-09-28T08:29:31.481Z\">3 minutes ago<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"Vms Vo4\">Monica Schipper\/WireImage\/Getty Images<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hJa\">\n<div class=\"pxF oL7\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"taylor swift VMAs 2026\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/getty\/2026\/9\/28\/da862f91\/los-angeles-california-september.jpg?w=248&amp;h=372&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" class=\"N4z fpC y5h\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tn6\">\n<div data-adroot=\"true\" class=\"AOL Afg\">\n<p>Just days after releasing four new songs under the <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/4hF2gTGuPYlykYuphDxi8J\" target=\"_blank\">new deluxe album<\/a>, <em>The Life Of A Showgirl: The Encore<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thezoereport.com\/culture\/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-nyc-date-night\">Taylor Swift<\/a> made her return to the MTV Video Music Awards to celebrate a slew of nominations \u2014 plus a very special, brand new award honoring her work as a director.<\/p>\n<p>Since being on a bit of a maximalist, colorful run in more recent red carpet appearances (her floral embroidered-and-rhinestoned multi-textured <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thezoereport.com\/beauty\/erdem-spring-summer-2027-makeup-hair\">Erdem<\/a> minidress at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thezoereport.com\/culture\/taylor-swift-toy-story-5-premiere-look-easter-eggs\"><em>Toy Story 5<\/em> premiere<\/a> and pistachio green beaded silk <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thezoereport.com\/fashion\/wiederhoeft-spring-2027-show\">Wiederhoeft<\/a> number at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thezoereport.com\/culture\/taylor-swifts-corseted-set-iheart-radio-awards\">2026 iHeart Radio Awards<\/a> being just a couple of examples), Swift took a more minimalist approach to the acclaimed music ceremony, doing her version of pared-back in a Tamara Ralph gown.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of opting for something custom, Swift wore Look 36 from the designer\u2019s Fall 2026 Couture collection, which showed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thezoereport.com\/fashion\/paris-couture-week-fall-2026\">Paris runways<\/a> back in July. Featuring a dramatic turtleneck detail, the black velvet, sleeveless bodice makes up the top half of the outfit before meeting an asymmetrically draped maxi skirt detail at the hip. The bottoms\u2019 microsequined fabric is so seamless and precise that, from a distance, it looks as though it\u2019s one solid sheen of silver. That, of course, changed the second Swift stepped on the carpet to meet hundreds of camera flashes \u2014 all of which reflected off the skirt, turning it into a beaming, high-contrast mirrorball (how very <em>Folklore<\/em>).<\/p>\n<div class=\"sWr iGR vrU\">\n<div class=\"VE7\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"BCT MJ1\">\n<blockquote data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DdzyrwPC7aa\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==\" class=\"UyF\">\n<div class=\"yzx\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DdzyrwPC7aa\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==\" title=\"View on Instagram\" class=\"y9v GmH\"><i class=\"icx g9F\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The ensemble was also on the sexier side for Swift, with the top\u2019s material being shaped into an hourglass silhouette, revealing a nearly 360-degree cutout covered by two mesh panels starting at each side of the singer-songwriter\u2019s waist, and ending in an opaque corset-like lace-up closure up the length of her back.<\/p>\n<p>For her shoes, Swift \u2014 alongside stylist Joseph Cassell Falconer \u2014 selected a pair of equally sparkly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farfetch.com\/us\/shopping\/women\/le-silla\/items.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Le Silla<\/a> strappy sandals, equipped with a sizable stiletto heel. The artist continued the glittering theme with matching three-row dangling Leviev earrings (accompanied by various diamond cluster Anita Ko ear climbers), Etho Maria and Forever Diamonds cocktail rings, and, naturally, her estimated-10-carat Kindred Lubeck-designed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thezoereport.com\/culture\/taylor-swift-announces-engagement-to-travis-kelce\">engagement ring<\/a>, which sat atop her partial eternity-style <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thezoereport.com\/culture\/celebrity-runway-looks-taylor-swift-wedding\">wedding<\/a> band.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sWr iGR\">\n<div class=\"DbX\">\n<div class=\"uES fEt\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"B1N\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qmt pm7\">\n<div class=\"IWn\">\n<div class=\"ENZ\">\n<div class=\"pxF XJ- mvL s535723676\">.s535723676{padding-top:125%}@media(min-width:768px){.s535723676{padding-top:125%}}<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Taylor Swift attends the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards.\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/getty\/2026\/9\/28\/237dcf2a\/los-angeles-california-september.jpg?w=400&amp;h=500&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" class=\"N4z nIy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"EGE\">(+)<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"_-g wvJ\"><cite class=\"AA0\">Frazer Harrison\/Getty Images Entertainment\/Getty Images<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"IWn\">\n<div class=\"ENZ\">\n<div class=\"pxF XJ- mvL s535723676\">.s535723676{padding-top:125%}@media(min-width:768px){.s535723676{padding-top:125%}}<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Taylor Swift attends the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards.\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/getty\/2026\/9\/28\/85b7ad39\/los-angeles-california-september.jpg?w=400&amp;h=500&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" class=\"N4z nIy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"EGE\">(+)<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"_-g wvJ\"><cite class=\"AA0\">Jeff Kravitz\/FilmMagic\/Getty Images<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"yOD GLK\">\n<div class=\"ki0 kpP\">\n<div class=\"MNV\"><\/div>\n<p><label for=\"lightboxCheckbox-489440209\" class=\"QNb y8V St5\"><button aria-label=\"open lightbox\" class=\"kMc\"><\/button><\/label><\/div>\n<div class=\"C1C\">\n<div class=\"ZXG\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"LOc\"><\/div>\n<p><button class=\"ikQ Xfx\"><span class=\"Od1\">INFO<\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"olh\">1\/2<\/div>\n<div class=\"xCo\"><button class=\"ikQ VkL\"><\/button><button class=\"ikQ Olc\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Despite recent critiques of her latest releases, Swift was unsurprisingly met by roars of applause and giddy fans inside the event. She also kept on her red carpet gown for the show\u2019s duration, unlike fellow attendees <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Ddz_Zazlvvi\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;stkn=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" target=\"_blank\">Charli xcx<\/a> and Blackpink\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DdzsawPCveK\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;stkn=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" target=\"_blank\">Lisa<\/a>, who both changed into second looks after completing the turquoise-colored step-and-repeat. <\/p>\n<p>The \u201cCall It What You Want\u201d singer wrapped up her evening accepting the inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Honors, which recognizes performers\u2019 work behind the lens and visual storytelling achievements. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thezoereport.com\/culture\/dakota-johnson-glossed-espresso-hair\">Dakota Johnson<\/a> \u2014 close friend of Swift and now \u201cPatient Zero\u201d music video co-star \u2014 presented the trophy to the superstar wearing a custom pale pink sequined dress by Calvin Klein Collection.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sWr iGR zRg CEt\">\n<figure class=\"Qf5 E1M\">\n<div class=\"pxF mvL s-1910341263\">.s-1910341263{padding-top:69.1563%}@media(min-width:768px){.s-1910341263{padding-top:69.1563%}}<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Taylor Swift and Dakota Johnson at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards.\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/getty\/2026\/9\/28\/93a58b6b\/taylor-swift-dakota-johnson.jpg?w=414&amp;h=286&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" class=\"N4z\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"rv9 TrI\"><cite>Rich Polk\/Billboard\/Getty Images<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cI gotta tell you, though, the main reason why I love writing and directing music videos so much is because you, the fans, make it so much fun,\u201d Swift said in her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nUQ3fg3DA50&amp;pp=ygUMdGF5bG9yIHN3aWZ0\" target=\"_blank\">acceptance speech<\/a>. \u201cYou make it so rewarding because you actually care about what we\u2019re making. So I want to say thank you to everyone who ever worked on a music video that I got to be a part of. I learned something from every single person that ever worked alongside me on these projects.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With this latest accolade \u2014 plus her wins for Video Of The Year with \u201cThe Fate Of Ophelia\u201d and Best Director for \u201cOpalite\u201d \u2014 Swift now has 33 of the coveted moonman statues, making her the most awarded artist in the show\u2019s history.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"fX2 rhF jIS\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"display:block\" class=\"lqj TnP\">\n<div class=\"BMP\">\n<div>(Stay Up To Date)<\/div>\n<div class=\"nnm\">Become A Style Insider<\/div>\n<div class=\"P8h\">Join The Zoe Report\u2019s exclusive email list for the latest trends, shopping guides, celebrity style, and more.<\/div>\n<div><button type=\"submit\" class=\"Ex8 qgj\">Submit<\/button><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"g-0\">By subscribing to this BDG newsletter, you agree to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bdg.com\/info\/terms-of-service\" target=\"_blank\">Terms of Service<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bdg.com\/info\/privacy-policy\" target=\"_blank\">Privacy Policy<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thezoereport.com\/newsletter\">Subscribe to our newsletter &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>.page-489440138{&#8211;slot4:#0e111c;&#8211;slot5:#ffffff;&#8211;slot7:#0e111c;&#8211;slot11:#0e111c;&#8211;slot13:#0e111c;&#8211;slot14:#0e111c;&#8211;metaColor:#0e111c;&#8211;navColor:#0e111c} (Celebrity) Taylor Swift Wore Sequins &amp; Velvet To Become The Most Awarded Artist In VMAs History Plus plenty of diamonds. by Brooke Frischer 3 minutes ago Monica Schipper\/WireImage\/Getty Images Just days after releasing four new songs under the new deluxe album, The Life Of A Showgirl: The Encore, Taylor Swift made her return to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[226,255],"class_list":["post-2167318","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-crawlmanager","tag-thezoereport-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2167318","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2167318"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2167318\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2167318"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2167318"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2167318"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}