Taylor Swift is in the building. She just walked the red carpet at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards wearing a Tamara Ralph Haute Couture fall 2026 dress. With a velvet body and a sequin skirt, the dress is the picture of elegance, but I couldn't help but focus on a different part of her look: her jewelry. Her fans are undoubtedly excited to catch another glimpse of her new wedding band—especially since we still haven't seen the dress she got married in—but it wasn't the only new jewel on her hands.

On her left hand, Swift complemented her engagement ring with a 4.56-carat natural diamond ring by Greek designer Etho Maria. On her right hand, she wore the Forever Diamonds Royale Ring featuring six different stones and two bands. Swift completed the look with diamond dangle earrings by Leviev. All in all, I think it's one of Swift's best red carpet looks in quite a while. Scroll down to see her dress and zoom in on her jewelry from the VMAs.

Zoom In on Taylor Swift's VMAs Jewelry

The MTV Video Music Awards have never been the kind of red carpet where playing it safe gets you remembered. Tonight, the VMAs return to Los Angeles for the first time since 2017, taking over the Peacock Theater with Snoop Dogg as host and a lineup that includes some of the industry's biggest names. Madonna leads the nominees with 13 nods, followed by Taylor Swift with 11 and Sabrina Carpenter with nine. Presenters include Charli XCX, Paris Hilton, Troye Sivan, Teyana Taylor, and Tyla.

The VMAs have a long history of rewarding fashion risks, from Rose McGowan's crystal-netted dress in 1998 to Lil' Kim's purple pasty look the following year, and the tradition is still alive and well. Tonight, newcomer Stella Lefty wore a wedding dress from Claire Pettibone's fall 2015 bridal collection. Scroll down to see the gown from every angle.

After a six-month break, award-show season started off on September 14 with the Emmys, celebrating television with stars like Zendaya, Carey Mulligan, Elle Fanning, and Ayo Edebiri in attendance. Tonight, September 27, the spotlight turns to the music industry for the MTV Video Music Awards.

For decades, defining cultural moments have happened at the VMAs, such as Britney Spears's iconic 2001 snake performance. Taking place at the historic Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and hosted by Snoop Dogg, the VMAs already have one highly anticipated moment of the evening: Taylor Swift receiving the first-ever MTV VMA Artistic Director Honors alongside the premiere of her new music video for "Patient Zero."

With awards like Best New Artist and Video of the Year, there is no shortage of standout nominees across categories: Ariana Grande, Charli XCX, Ella Langley, Kacey Musgraves, Katseye, Madonna, Megan Thee Stallion, Olivia Dean, Olivia Rodrigo, PinkPantheress, Rosalía, Sabrina Carpenter, Zara Larsson… The list goes on.

Of course, at Who What Wear, we always look forward to the red carpet fashion. Unlike more traditional award shows, the VMAs are famous for unconventional, boundary-pushing looks. Below, see the best dressed attendees from the 2026 VMAs red carpet.

WHO: Charli XCX

WEAR: Saint Laurent outfit

STYLED BY: Chris Horan

WHO: Taylor Swift

WEAR: Tamara Ralph dress

STYLED BY: Joseph Cassell Falconer

WHO: Paris Hilton

WEAR: The Blonds outfit

WHO: Tyla

WEAR: Mowalola outfit

STYLED BY: Ron Hartleben

WHO: Lisa

WEAR: Quine Li coat; The Attico dress

WHO: PinkPantheress

WEAR: Nina Ricci dress

WHO: Normani

WEAR: Robert Wun dress

WHO: Sombr

WEAR: ERL outfit

WHO: Raye

WEAR: Georges Hobeika dress

STYLED BY: Eniola Dare

WHO: Troye Sivan

WEAR: Erdem suit

STYLED BY: Marc Forne

WHO: Teyana Taylor

WEAR: Zuhair Murad coat-gown

STYLED BY: Wayman + Micah

WHO: JoJo

WEAR: Nué outfit

WHO: Lisa Rinna

WEAR: Seks dress

STYLED BY: Daniela Viviana Romero

WHO: Stella Lefty

WEAR: Claire Pettibone dress

WHO: Olandria

WEAR: MMS dress

STYLED BY: The Reismans

WHO: Slayyyter

WHO: Chlöe Bailey

The MTV Video Music Awards may have gone on last year but it's 100% back in 2021, folks—and that includes the red carpet. The VMAs red carpet has long been known as one of the boldest and most experimental of the year (Lady Gaga's meat dress in 2010 pretty much solidified that), so jaw-dropping looks are to be expected. This year, the big show is back at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, and anticipation is high.

Appearances by Camila Cabello, Chlöe, Doja Cat, Justin and Hailey Bieber, Kacey Musgraves, Lil Nas X, Machine Gun Kelly, Shawn Mendes, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, and Simone Biles (just to name a few) are expected and the anticipation is high. The red carpet may not be as jam-packed as in previous years, but the memorable fashion is hardly in short supply. Check out our favourites below.

WHO: Olivia Rodrigo

WEAR: Versace dress

WHO: Jennifer Lopez

WEAR: David Koma outfit; Femme shoes; YEPREM and Kavant & Sharart jewelry

WHO: Doja Cat

WEAR: Vivienne Westwood dress

WHO: Camila Cabello

WEAR: Alexis Mabille dress; KATKIM earrings

WHO: Kacey Musgraves

WEAR: Valentino Couture dress, hat, and gloves; Schutz shoes

WHO: Lil Nas X

WEAR: Versace outfit

WHO: Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian

WEAR: Thom Browne suit; Olivier Theyskens dress

WHO: Normani

WEAR: Patrycja Pagas outfit

WHO: Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly

WEAR: Mugler dress (on Megan Fox); Dolce & Gabbana suit; Christian Louboutin shoes (on Machine Gun Kelly)

WHO: Ciara

WEAR: Tom Ford dress

WHO: Madison Beer

WEAR: Dolce & Gabbana dress; Wolford tights; Gianvito Rossi shoes; KATKIM ring; Mimi So earrings

WHO: Bia

WEAR: Bottega Veneta dress, bag, and shoes

WHO: Shawn Mendes

WEAR: Mans suit; Judy Turner Liza tank top

WHO: Leslie Grace

WEAR: Oscar de la Renta dress

WHO: Avril Lavigne

WEAR: Area outfit

WHO: Alicia Keys

Wear: Louis Vuitton outfit

WHO: Billy Porter

WHO: Dixie and Charlie D'Amelio

WEAR: Aliétte dress (on Dixie D'Amelio)

WHO: Billie Eilish

WHO: Simone Biles

WHO: Paris Hilton

WEAR: The Blonds dress

WHO: Halle Bailey

WEAR: Mônot dress

WHO: Chloe Bailey

WEAR: Marni dress

WHO: Anitta

WEAR: Miss Sohee dress; Wempe jewelry

WHO: Winnie Harlow

WEAR: LaQuan Smith outfit; Christian Louboutin shoes; Messika jewelry

WHO: Rita Ora

WEAR: Vera Wang outfit

WHO: Shay Mitchell

Next: 15 Photos That Prove the VMAs Were Wild in the '00s

Opening Images: Rob Kim/FilmMagic

The VMAs are here, and we're so ready. After what's felt like an especially excellent year for music, with releases from artists like Lizzo, Megan Thee Stallion and Taylor Swift, it's no surprise that the stars who brought us the biggest hits are now breaking the internet with the best beauty looks they've shown us all year.

Just as we expected, we saw some amazing looks at this year's show. The red carpet trends ranged from natural face beats to Euphoria-inspired glittery eyes and even a full-on 1960s bouffant. Keep scrolling to see the celeb looks we'll be talking about until the next red carpet.

The songstress sported her foolproof signature look: beach waves and a red lip. 

The original Hot Girl is giving us sleek, pressed hair and lashes for days. 

Lizzo's updated beehive is the stuff of hair dreams. Wonder if this 'do would stay intact through a lit flute solo?

Klum makes a case for a wispy fringe, and we approve.

This look is giving us the "Motivation" to try out a deep side parting and a swooping fringe this autumn.

It wouldn't be a red carpet without a wet-hair look, and this veteran supermodel makes it look too easy.

We can always count on Hadid for a solid half-up, half-down look, but the remains of her summer blonde add an extra layer of fun.

Skin is in, and Rosalía's flawless complexion is proof.

Leave it to the goddess H.E.R. to rock the most stunning goddess braids. And to round out the other-worldly glow, the highlight to end all highlights.

Hadid's aesthetic tonight? All gold everything—from her flowy locks right down to her shimmery eye shadow.

If Marilyn Monroe were to attend the VMAs, this would be her exact look.

The former Missy Elliott backup dancer rocked an ultra-low pixie-crop haircut and mile-long lashes.

This lady in red took her colour palette very seriously, extending it from her hair, to her eyeshadow, to her crimson lined lips. 

Cabello channeled ethereal beauty and embraced her natural curl on the red carpet for an absolutely angelic look.

Halsey's creativity is literally seeping from her roots. Check out that rainbow dye job. The soft waves are a win, too.

A classic barrel curl is always a good idea.

Next up, the MTV Video Music Awards looks everyone is talking about.

Last night, celebs put their summer holidays on pause to step onto the red carpet for the MTV Video Music Awards. With stars like Gigi Hadid, Lizzo, Camila Cabello, Rosalía, Alison Brie, Queen Latifah, Missy Elliott and Taylor Swift confirmed to attend one of the year’s biggest nights in music, the 2019 VMAs is guaranteed to be full of showstopping looks we’ll be talking about for months to come.

With a history of risk-taking fashion moments, the VMAs are always one of the most exciting red carpets of the year, and we aren’t missing any of the outfits on the nominees, presenters and attendees who will be arriving in custom gowns and pieces straight from the runways. Go on to see the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet looks that everyone is talking about.

WHO: Lizzo

WEAR: Custom Moschino gown and boa; Gismondi1754 necklace; Stuart Weitzman Nudist stardust heels

WHO: Shawn Mendes

WEAR: Dolce & Gabbana suit; David Yurman jewelry; UNOde50 bracelet; Saint Laurent shoes

WHO: Rosalía

WEAR: Custom Burberry top, skirt and earrings

WHO: Keke Palmer

WEAR: David Yurman earrings

WHO: Taylor Swift

WEAR: Versace blazer; Christian Louboutin Elouix boots

WHO: Lil Nas X

WEAR: Custom Christian Cowan jacket, pants and top; Pskaufman boots

WHO: Camila Cabello

WEAR: Balmain dress

WHO: Gigi Hadid

WEAR: Tom Ford pants, heels and clutch

WHO: Normani

WEAR: Nicolas Jebran dress

WHO: Bella Hadid

WEAR: Jimmy Choo clutch

WHO: FKA Twigs

WEAR: Custom Ed Marler dress; Sophia Webster heels; vintage Cartier earrings

WHO: Marc Jacobs

WEAR: Prada heels

WHO: Adriana Lima

WEAR: Sally LaPointe dress; Chopard earrings; Christian Louboutin heels

WHO: Alison Brie

WHO: Megan Thee Stallion

WHO: Hailee Steinfeld

WEAR: Aadnevik dress

Next up, take a look at the biggest autumn/winter 2019 trends you need to see. 

This piece originally appeared on Who What Wear US. 

We don’t really play favourites when it comes to red carpet events. Be it the Oscars, Emmys or Tonys, each award show has something special to bring to the table. But last night’s MTV Video Music Awards feels special, and it’s not just because Madonna and Jennifer Lopez were both in attendance. Combine some of the music industry’s most creative, outspoken, and varied musical talents on one red carpet and you’re sure to see an explosion of personal style that’s theatrical, bold, and unexpected (see: Lady Gaga in a meat dress, Gwen Stefani in a not-so-sailor-approved nautical ensemble). Last night, there was no shortage of memorable (perhaps even history-making) moments thanks to the likes of Kylie Jenner and Nicki Minaj. Keep scrolling to see all of the key red carpet looks from last night's VMAs.

WHO: Cardi B

WEAR: Nicolas Jebran dress; Lorraine Schwartz jewelry; Alexander Acosta shoes.

WHO: Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson

WHO: Jennifer Lopez

WEAR: Versace dress; Tiffany & Co. jewelry. Lopez wore 70 carats of diamond bracelets and rings with one-of-a-kind earrings, amounting to nearly $2 million in jewelry, Vogue reported.

WHO: Tiffany Haddish

WEAR: Naeem Khan dress; Sophia Webster heels; Chopard jewelry

WHO: Millie Bobby Brown

WEAR: Rosie Assoulin top and pants; Jennifer Fisher jewelry; Alison Lou jewelry; Christian Louboutin shoes

WHO: SZA

WEAR: Rodarte dress

WHO: Grace VanderWaal

WEAR: Eugenia Kim beret

Related: Winter 2018 Fashion Trends: The Only Looks You Need to Know

WHO: Nicki Minaj

WEAR: Off-White dress; Messika Paris jewelry 

WHO: Rita Ora

WEAR: Jean Paul Gaultier dress; Fleur du Mal underwear; Giuseppe Zanotti shoes; Lorraine Schwartz jewelry

WHO: Kylie Jenner

WHO: Jasmine Sanders

WEAR: Dundas dress; L’Afshar bag

WHO: Winnie Harlow

WHO: Amandla Stenberg

WEAR: Prada top and skirt; Tiffany & Co. jewelry; Jennifer Meyer jewelry; Jimmy Choo shoes

Related: 13 Easy Outfits We're Wearing on Rotation This Autumn

WHO: Karlie Kloss

WEAR: Elie Saab dress; Judith Leiber bag; Giuseppe Zanotti shoes

WHO: Sofia Carson

WEAR: Carolina Herrera dress

WHO: King Princess

WEAR: Adam Selman jacket and jeans

WHO: Blake Lively

WEAR: Ralph and Russo suit

WHO: Teyana Taylor

WHO: Chloe x Halle

WEAR: Iris van Herpen dresses; Tiffany & Co. jewelry

WHO: Keyshia Ka’Oir

WHO: Camila Cabello

WEAR: Oscar de la Renta dress

WHO: Amara La Negra

WEAR: Valentino Omar Designs dress

WHO: Olivia Munn

WEAR: David Koma dress

Next, take a look at the key trends for autumn/winter 2018.