The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet leaned decidedly dark.
Ahead of the Sept. 27 ceremony at Los Angeles' Peacock Theater, stars embraced black gowns, sheer fabrics, corsetry and gothic-inspired styling, while silver embellishment and pearls provided some of the night's brightest counterpoints.
Taylor Swift arrived in shimmering Tamara Ralph couture, Teyana Taylor went dramatic in Zuhair Murad, and Charli XCX embraced head-to-toe Saint Laurent. Vogue also highlighted the trio among a wider group of notable arrivals that included RAYE, LISA, Tyla and PinkPantheress.
