The MTV VMAs 2026 red carpet: Best dressed so far

The MTV VMAs 2026 Red Carpet Best Dressed So Far roundup is running across major outlets after the show on September 27, with Teen Vogue highlighting standout arrivals including Sombr, Stella Lefty and Shaboozey.

Teen Vogue’s gallery, headlined “The MTV VMAs 2026 Red Carpet Best Dressed so Far,” presents a curated selection of early favorites from the carpet, and Vogue published a simultaneous slideshow of “All of the Best Looks” that catalogs multiple designer moments.

A wide shot of an anonymous red-carpet walkway at night, a single spotlight pool on a low pedestal and stanchions lining the carpet, blurred figures in the distance — anticipation

Rolling Stone and Billboard each posted photo galleries showing a range of styles from gothic glamour to barely-there dresses; Rolling Stone’s arrivals gallery runs full-frame photos while Billboard produced an editorial photo set of best-dressed stars.

For readers planning to watch or follow the event, our live coverage and streaming guides are useful — see the site’s guide on how to watch VMAs 2026 for free and a companion piece on watching the show live without cable.

A cropped close-up of an anonymous sequined gown sleeve and layered jewelry resting on a velvet rope, lights reflecting off beads — glamour

What to look for on the carpet: Teen Vogue and Vogue both call attention to rising artists and genre-blending styling — low-waist trousers, sculpted updos, and nostalgic 2000s references reappeared across multiple arrivals.

Photogalleries from outlets such as Forbes and Entertainment Weekly document the red carpet timing and venue, noting that the 2026 VMAs took place on September 27 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and that editorial roundups began publishing the same night.

Expect additional best-dressed lists to arrive as late arrivals are processed by photo editors; for a broader fashion tie-in, our roundups on seasonal jacket trends and homecoming dresses offer quick shopping ideas inspired by the night’s silhouettes.

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Sources

  • Teen Vogue — gallery titled “The MTV VMAs 2026 Red Carpet Best Dressed so Far” with named arrivals and style notes.
  • Vogue — slideshow of “All of the Best Looks” from the VMAs red carpet, cataloging designers and stars.
  • Rolling Stone — photo gallery of red carpet arrivals and descriptive captions for standout looks.
  • Billboard — editorial photo set of VMAs best-dressed stars and highlights.
  • Forbes — red carpet roundup and event timing reporting for the 2026 VMAs.
  • Entertainment Weekly — red carpet arrivals photos and venue detail (Peacock Theater, Los Angeles).

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