Taylor Swift stole the spotlight on the red carpet at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards with a daring, vampy twist on her signature preppy style. Nominated for 12 awards, Swift captivated fans and fashion critics alike with one of her most bold and edgy looks yet.
The pop icon arrived in a striking yellow plaid Dior bustier top, complete with an attached skirt and paired with black velvet hot pants. She added a dramatic touch with caged leather gloves and thigh-high Stuart Weitzman Maverick boots, which retail for $1,200 and are already sold out. Swift completed her look with smoky eye makeup, leaving behind her signature red lip, and styled her hair in messy, textured waves with side-swept bangs. The dark, moody aesthetic felt like a callback to her Reputation era, sparking speculation from fans about hidden easter eggs.
Her red-carpet ensemble also featured some serious sparkle, including 30-carat Lorraine Schwartz pear-shaped canary yellow diamond earrings, surrounded by black jade, perfectly complementing her plaid outfit.
Swift, who leads this year’s VMAs with the most nominations, including Artist of the Year, Video of the Year, and Song of the Year, is followed by her “Fortnight” collaborator Post Malone, who earned nine nominations.