Sienna Spiro arrived at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in custom Valentino, choosing a romantic, softly constructed gown for her first VMAs appearance. The British singer-songwriter walked the red carpet in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 27, styled with Chopard jewelry and Jimmy Choo shoes. She went on to perform and win Best New Artist.
The Valentino gown stood out on a carpet that leaned heavily toward corsetry, sheer panels and body-conscious cuts. One outlet described the dress as a tiered burgundy gown with a romantic quality, and another called it a sheer crimson lace design. Spiro's Valentino look ran in a warmer, more traditional direction than much of the evening's lace-and-leather styling, and its deep red tone set her apart from the black and metallic looks around her.
The details were as notable as the dress. Chopard jewelry gave the outfit its sparkle, and Jimmy Choo shoes finished the look. The custom Valentino gown is the centerpiece of the outfit, while the jewelry and shoes come from two other established houses. That combination of fine jewelry and designer footwear suggests a carefully assembled awards-night look rather than a single-label showcase.
Spiro also added a playful accessory. She carried an analogue camera, reported as a Kodak disposable, and briefly turned it on the photographers, taking pictures of the paparazzi. The prop gave the red carpet moment a distinctive image: a gown with a vintage-romantic feel, held by someone who was documenting the scene as much as posing for it.
The look arrived at a major point in her breakout year. The 20-year-old released her debut album, Visitor, in July, and her music has passed one billion global streams, according to Just Jared. She was nominated for Best New Artist, her first VMA nomination, and made her VMAs stage debut during the ceremony with "Great Expectation," which she performed on a giant turntable. She later won the category, whose past recipients include Nirvana, Eminem, Olivia Rodrigo and Billie Eilish.
For fashion readers, the appearance shows how quickly a rising artist can build a red carpet identity. Spiro's public profile has grown through TikTok, chart success and a sold-out tour, and her VMAs look connected her music to the kind of heritage-house styling usually associated with more established stars. Valentino's custom work and Chopard's jewelry gave the moment a couture-adjacent finish without turning it into a heavy, overdone statement.
The strongest Spiro moment came from the balance. The dress was soft and richly colored, the accessories were polished, and the camera was a small, unexpected detail. It is one sighting, and it is best read as a well-judged debut rather than proof of a broader shift in her style. Still, it is the kind of look that gives fans and fashion editors a clear reference point for how she may be styled as her profile grows.
The 2026 VMAs also produced other widely covered looks, including Lisa in The Attico, Raye in Georges Hobeika and Taylor Swift in Tamara Ralph Couture. Against that field, Spiro's Valentino gown gave the red carpet one of its most romantic images.
