Arab Designs Dominate the Looks at the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles

- The MTV Video Music Awards 2026 red carpet in Los Angeles, USA, witnessed a variety of looks ranging from shiny and transparent designs to bold cuts, with outfits that carried the showy character typical of music award ceremonies. Lebanese designers had a presence at this event, with Zuhair Murad being chosen by American actress and singer Teyana Taylor, and Georges Hobeika, whose design was worn by British singer Ray.

Taylor wore a black design from Zuhair Murad's Fall 2026 haute couture collection. It featured a transparent coat-dress silhouette with a long cut, characterized by a deep neckline and feather details at the collar, sleeves, and hem, while the transparent fabric revealed parts of the body.

The defined waistline and high slit added more dramatic details to the design. Taylor completed her look with dark eye makeup and an updo hairstyle at the front.

On her part, Ray chose a silver dress from Georges Hobeika's Fall 2027 haute couture collection, which was inspired by the elegance of old Hollywood. It came with transparent fabric and shiny embroidery covering large parts of it, while the dangling details at the chest area added movement to the design.

She completed her look with a retro hairstyle and red lipstick. American singer Taylor Swift's look carried a classic elegant character, with a dress that combined black and silver from American designer Tamara Ralph.

The upper part featured a transparent black corset-style design on the sides with a halter neck, while the skirt was adorned with shiny silver details, and part of it draped asymmetrically around the waist. American actress Dakota Johnson, after her appearance in a sheer dress with visible underwear in London, appeared during the event to present Taylor Swift, wearing a beige dress specially designed for her by the American brand Calvin Klein.

It had a straight cut and was embellished with beads and sparkling embroidery. She maintained the usual themes in hair and makeup with a diamond necklace.

Red dominated Lisa's look, a member of the South Korean group BLACKPINK, who wore a sheer, body-hugging dress from the Italian brand The Attico, featuring corset-inspired details, and paired it with a huge red fur coat. The size contrast between the tight dress and the oversized coat created a clear distinction in the look, which she completed with an updo hairstyle.