Taylor Swift in Tamara Ralph

I don't always love what Taylor wears but this is VERY good on her. Simple, effective, elegant.

Raye in Georges Hobeika

This is VERY in her wheelhouse, but you know. Her wheelhouse is very pretty, so no complaints.

Chloe Bailey in Idan Cohen

To me, she looks like she's in costume as an Egyptian goddess come to life in a 90s movie. Obviously, this is a compliment -- although that's a look that works only in very specific instances. Luckily, this is one of those instances.

Chloe Bailey in Idan Cohen

This is about what I expected from seeing the front.

Tiffany Nicole Ervin

She was -- is? I've lost track -- on Survivor. And she looks REALLY cute here.

Normani in Robert Wun

Conveniently, you could also stab anyone who gets too close to you.

Aniya Harvey in Maria Harper

This feels like the quintessential VMAs dress: Short, spangly, shiny. As it should be.

Haley Baylee (Kahil) in Marc Bouwer

This feels JUST sheer enough.

Sienna Spiro in custom Valentino

She just won Best New Artist as I was typing this, so it's great that her team got her a custom Valentino. I kinda wish they'd gone with one fabric?

Paris Hilton in The Blonds and Nicky Hilton

Paris looks like a Sexxy Robot who is the entertainment at a fundraising gala Nicky Hilton is attending.

Stella Lefty in Claire Pettibone

Sure! This is very pretty. It's very Keira Knightley Pride and Prejudice-coded, but there are worse references.

The Moonperson

Ugh, again? HE ALWAYS WEARS THIS. Mix it up, dude!!

Taylor Swift Led the Parade of Metallics at the 2026 VMAs

There's a LOT of sparkle and spangle in here.