MTV VMAs 2026 Red Carpet Fashion: Taylor, Charli xcx and Sombr Lead Leather and Lace Looks At the 2026 MTV VMAs on September 27 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, Taylor, Charli xcx, Sombr and others wore standout leather and lace outfits. The 2026 MTV VMAs red carpet and stage delivered a mix of leather and lace, with Taylor, Charli xcx and Sombr among the most talked-about looks at the awards show held on Sunday, September 27, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The event combined high-fashion moments with performance style, as nominees and winners gathered for the annual music awards. Leather Dominates the VMAs Red CarpetLeather had a major moment at the awards show. Sombr went shirtless underneath a faux fur ERL coat with white stripes. He wore the look with long layered necklaces, smokey eyeshadow, leather pants and a belt that spelled out Sex.During his performance, Sombr wore the late George Michael jacket and matching pants. He styled the look with low-rise pants adorned with silver chains.Inji looked cool in a crocodile-print leather coat and micro shorts. She completed her look by wearing a black bra.Kim Shantal looked luxe in a patent leather bustier and mermaid skirt. She elevated her look with mesh gloves.Lace and Sheer Styles Stand OutTaylor looked seriously stylish in a lace Zuhair Murad dress with a plunging neckline and sheer skirt. The look balanced elegance with the evening bold fashion trends.Charli xcx had all eyes on her in a custom Saint Laurent look featuring a bra top with a sheer cutout over her chest and low-rise skirt.Bebe Rexha turned up the heat in a Dreaming Eli corset and sheer high-low lace skirt. She made her look even hotter with lace-up boots.These sheer and lace details echoed the leather-heavy ensembles, creating a red carpet where texture and structure were central.Stage Performance and George Michael TributeSombr performance ensemble included the late George Michael jacket and matching pants. The tribute added a nostalgic layer to the modern leather trend seen throughout the night.The combination of a faux fur ERL coat with white stripes and leather pants created a contrast that stood out on stage. Long layered necklaces and smokey eyeshadow completed the aesthetic.The Peacock Theater in Los Angeles hosted the event on Sunday, September 27, drawing nominees and winners for the 2026 MTV VMAs.