11 of the best and worst looks from the 2026 VMAs

There were fashion hits and misses at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards. John Shearer/WireImage/Getty Images Celebrities weren't afraid to have fun on the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet. Some, like Teyana Taylor and Lisa, arrived in eye-catching sheer gowns or bold sets. Other stars, including Taylor Swift, didn't have their best fashion moment at the VMAs. If you didn't spend your Sunday night watching the MTV Video Music Awards, you missed out. The 2026 VMAs were held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, celebrating the best music videos of the year with live performances. Stars like Raye and Kacey Musgraves took the stage, while Madonna won seven awards at the show, including artist of the year. Plus, Taylor Swift won video of the year for "The Fate of Ophelia" and the inaugural artist director honors, and she debuted her music video for "Patient Zero."