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The 2026 VMAs\u2019 Best-Dressed Were As Daring As You\u2019d Expect<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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From sculpted busts to visible butt cracks. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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With a roster that includes Madonna\u2019s bridal bustier, Pamela Anderson\u2019s pink fuzzy hat, and Lil\u2019 Kim\u2019s purple sequin pasty \u2014 to name only a few \u2014 the annual MTV Video Music Awards has canonically been a place for bold, unapologetic forms of personal expression on the red carpet. And thankfully, this year was no exception. The event, which took place Sunday, Sept. 27 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, was filled with icons of the industry as well as newcomers who used their moment in the spotlight to solidify their trendsetter status in everything from goddess-inspired gowns to nearly naked ensembles<\/a>. And despite that wide range, the best looks at the 2026 MTV VMAs all had one thing in common: a focus on individuality. <\/p>\n

Throughout its history, the VMAs has given musicians, models, actors, and influencers alike a place to channel their inner rock star with leather, denim, and animal print always well represented. Naturally, this year\u2019s f\u00eate included all of these (see: Tyla, Olandria, and Ciara Miller), but it was hard to ignore a shift towards more classic glamour as well, as seen in Taylor Swift\u2019s sequin and velvet gown<\/a> and Raye\u2019s Marilyn Monroe-esque embellished halter dress. But even with this expansion on the traditional motifs, the most stylish attendees still made their marks by sticking to what represents them \u2014 and their work \u2014 the best. Ahead, check out the looks that still have everyone talking. <\/p>\n

Charli XCX <\/h2>\n
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The \u201cSS26\u201d singer showed up to the event in a black, two piece Saint Laurent number with a low rise skirt (one of the night\u2019s biggest trends) and voluminous sleeves, then changed into a custom Dsquared2 mini dress with Pandora jewels for her performance with Madonna. <\/p>\n

Taylor Swift<\/h2>\n
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Swift\u2019s Tamara Ralph mock neck gown was a nod to her cover art and music video from the artist\u2019s newly released single, \u201cPatient Zero\u201d. The gathered hip detail inspired by classical statuary was another popular theme of the night. <\/p>\n

Dakota Johnson<\/h2>\n
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Johnson, who starred in Swift\u2019s \u201cPatient Zero\u201d video, ignored the evening\u2019s rock star memo and opted for a minimalist sequin dress from Calvin Klein Collection. <\/p>\n

Megan Lawless<\/h2>\n
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Obsession<\/em>\u2019s breakout star chose a black sequin cut out top and culottes by Bach Mai for her VMAs debut. <\/p>\n

Tyla<\/h2>\n
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With its exposed butt crack, bra top, and animal print, Tyla\u2019s two-piece by Nigerian-British label Mowalola hit all the marks for a quintessential VMAs look. Chopard jewels added a finishing touch. <\/p>\n

Normani <\/h2>\n
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The Dopamine<\/em> singer chose Robert Wun Couture for the night\u2019s festivities. The metallic mock neck gown featured a mermaid silhouette with sculptural shoulder detail. <\/p>\n

Sienna Spiro<\/h2>\n
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The Best New Artist winner channeled Botticelli\u2019s Venus in a gathered champagne gown by Valentino, accessorized with a Metallic Caviar Chanel bag. <\/p>\n

PinkPantheress<\/h2>\n
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The \u201cGirl Like Me\u201d singer went the romantic route, wearing a ruffled polka dot dress by Nina Ricci. <\/p>\n

Lisa<\/h2>\n
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With her lingerie-inspired gown by The Attico and Quine Lin fur coat, Lisa was one of the red carpet\u2019s biggest statement-makers. <\/p>\n

Raye<\/h2>\n
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True to her vintage-inspired sound, the \u201cI Will Overcome\u201d singer selected a sheer, embellished halter neck dress by Georges Hobeika, which felt like a modern take on Old Hollywood. <\/p>\n

Teyana Taylor<\/h2>\n
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Continuing with the boudoir-inspired looks, Taylor \u2014 a presenter and nominee \u2014 opted for a sheer, feather-trimmed coat dress by Zuhair Murad from the label\u2019s Fall 2026 Couture collection. <\/p>\n

Troye Sivan<\/h2>\n
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The Australian singer\u2019s Erdem tuxedo from the Spring\/Summer 2027 collection featured dramatic waist draping and feather details. <\/p>\n

Lisa Rinna<\/h2>\n
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A housewife turned fashion darling, Rinna also looked to classical statues for inspiration with her sculpted SEKS gown. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n