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MTV VMAs 2026: All the worst and best dressed as global music stars descend on red carpet

While there were some outstanding outfits on display, not everyone’s ensembles hit the right note under the red carpet spotlight.

Zosia Melanczuk
PerthNow
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While some ensembles stunned, other looks hit a bum note.
While some ensembles stunned, other looks hit a bum note. Credit: WireImage

Global music stars descended on the red carpet on Sunday night for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards hosted in Los Angeles.

Raye, Taylor Swift and Charlie XCX were all among the famous faces in attendance as celebrities flocked in their droves ahead of one the biggest nights in music.

While there were some outstanding outfits on display, not everyone’s ensembles hit the right note under the sartorial spotlight.

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We’ve rounded up some of the best worst dressed stars of the evening – see the pictures below.

Real Housewives star Lisa Rinna turned heads with her rather unconventional all-white ensemble.
Real Housewives star Lisa Rinna turned heads with her rather unconventional all-white ensemble. Credit: John Shearer/WireImage
Charli xcx bared her stomach in an elegant black look.
Charli xcx bared her stomach in an elegant black look. Credit: Kevin Mazur/Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
WA raised Troye Sivan opted for a feathery display for the red carpet.
WA raised Troye Sivan opted for a feathery display for the red carpet. Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Swifities will no doubt be going wild over Taylor Swift’s chic red carpet look with the star keeping it simple in a silver and black ensemble.
Swifities will no doubt be going wild over Taylor Swift’s chic red carpet look with the star keeping it simple in a silver and black ensemble. Credit: John Shearer/WireImage
British singer-songwriter Meek’s bizarre look was sure to raise a few eyebrows on the red carpet.
British singer-songwriter Meek’s bizarre look was sure to raise a few eyebrows on the red carpet. Credit: Monica Schipper/WireImage
Influencer Chris Olsen may not have gotten the red carpet look memo, wearing a white tank top tucked into black pants.
Influencer Chris Olsen may not have gotten the red carpet look memo, wearing a white tank top tucked into black pants. Credit: Kevin Mazur/Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
Singer Tyla sent fans wild in a blue snakeskin print skirt and bra two-piece, accentuated with a matching choker and heels.
Singer Tyla sent fans wild in a blue snakeskin print skirt and bra two-piece, accentuated with a matching choker and heels. Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Paris Hilton (left) and Nicky Hilton (right) stunned in their matching spectacular silver looks.
Paris Hilton (left) and Nicky Hilton (right) stunned in their matching spectacular silver looks. Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Singer-songwriter Sombr flashed his chest in an oversized striped fur coat, coupled with a pair of leather pants and ‘sex’ belt.
Singer-songwriter Sombr flashed his chest in an oversized striped fur coat, coupled with a pair of leather pants and ‘sex’ belt. Credit: John Shearer/WireImage
British singer Raye wowed on the red carpet in a stunning silver glittery dress.
British singer Raye wowed on the red carpet in a stunning silver glittery dress. Credit: John Shearer/WireImage
Hitmaker Adam Lambert kept it all black in a gothic ensemble reminiscent of a Disney villain.
Hitmaker Adam Lambert kept it all black in a gothic ensemble reminiscent of a Disney villain. Credit: Monica Schipper/WireImage
K-pop star Lisa, of Blackpink fame, was completely dwarfed by her big red cape and train.
K-pop star Lisa, of Blackpink fame, was completely dwarfed by her big red cape and train. Credit: Monica Schipper/WireImage
Actress and singer Teyana Taylor Campbell stunned in an all black look.
Actress and singer Teyana Taylor Campbell stunned in an all black look. Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
American rapper Gunna looked suave in an elegant burnt orange suit.
American rapper Gunna looked suave in an elegant burnt orange suit. Credit: Kevin Mazur/Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

Originally published on PerthNow

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