Things Are Getting Spooky Scary on the 2026 MTV VMAs Red Carpet

Celebrities brought their own takes on toil and trouble to the red carpet at the 2026 MTV VMAs in Los Angeles. The event marked a shift towards autumnal attire, with stars like Charli xcx opting for a black velvet Saint Laurent set based on Anthony Vaccarello’s fall 2017 collection. This included an ultra-low-rise column skirt and a cropped balloon-sleeved top with a mesh window for maximum cleavage.

Ella Bright took a vampiric avenue with a new hairstyle and a black satin corset dress with a pearl choker—plus a pair of slim black sunglasses for a contemporary touch. Teyana Taylor, meanwhile, went maximalist with Zuhair Murad couture, a sheer black lace gown boasting a plunging neckline, thigh-high slit, and plenty of ostrich feather embellishments.

Adam Lambert joined in on the witchy theme with a theatrical black satin cape replete with bell sleeves and a sweeping cape. The singer's headgear, an ADAM piece created by Philip Treacy, bears resemblance to Jonathan Anderson’s Dior resort 2027 collection. Whether over-the-top or understated, this year's MTV VMAs red carpet demonstrated that there’s nothing wrong with a little practical magic this fall.