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The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards this year were one for the books. From Taylor Swift creating history and Madonna getting back on stage after 23 years to K-pop singer Lisa winning best pop and Nirvana receiving recognition with the Vanguard, there was a lot to love for music lovers. And the fashion on stage and on the red carpet did not disappoint. Here's a look at some of the best dresses celebrities who brought the glamour and showed off some personal style at one of the biggest music nights. 
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News18•28-09-2026, 14:10
2026 MTV VMAs: Taylor Swift, Lisa, Tyla & More Dazzle in Best Dressed Looks!
  • •Taylor Swift stunned in a Tamara Ralph midnight blue velvet and silver sequined gown, receiving the inaugural Artist Director Honors.
  • •Paris Hilton paid tribute to her 2002 21st birthday dress with a dazzling rhinestone-bedazzled minidress and knee-high boots.
  • •BLACKPINK's Lisa wore two striking outfits, including a dramatic Quine Li faux-fur coat, and made history as the first K-pop artist to win Best Pop.
  • •Tyla sizzled in a blue snakeskin-print bra and low-rise skirt, complemented by a coordinating teal choker.
  • •Sombr embraced a rockstar vibe in a custom ERL outfit featuring a faux-fur striped jacket and a "SEX" bedazzled belt, while Troye Sivan opted for an Erdem look with a silk sash and ostrich feathers.

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Taylor Swift wore a Tamara Ralph dress from the fall 2026 couture collection, featuring a midnight blue velvet sleeveless bodice with a mesh back and a draped silver sequined column skirt with a thigh-high slit. She paired it with dangling earrings and bedazzled sandals.

Taylor Swift received the inaugural Artist Director Honors, a new award recognizing groundbreaking music artists whose work behind the camera expanded music video possibilities and advanced visual storytelling.

BLACKPINK's Lisa became the first K-pop artist to win the Best Pop title for her 2025 track Dream, featuring Kentaro Sakaguchi.