{
  "id": 10498853,
  "title": "Everything Taylor Swift has worn at the MTV VMAs, ranked from least to most iconic",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/everything-taylor-swift-has-worn-at-the-mtv-vmas-ranked-from-least-to",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-28T17:57:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-vmas-outfits-ranked-2026-9"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Taylor Swift has attended the MTV Video Music Awards 12 times, making her a staple of the event. While her performances and awards are notable, her fashion choices have also become legendary. Here are Swift's outfits ranked from least to most iconic:\n\n1. 2008 - A simple beige Kaufmanfranco dress with a strapless bustier top and pleated skirt, paired with metallic heels and jewelry. This outfit was understated and nostalgic.\n2. 2009 - A vintage A-line dress for the performance of \"We Are Never Getting Back Together,\" worn shortly after her announcement of the \"Red\" era. This look played a role in a major career moment but wasn't the most iconic.\n3. 2010 - A beige Dolce & Gabbana dress for the performance of \"Innocent,\" with red lipstick, no shoes, and tightly curled hair. The vintage feel was fitting for the set, but it wasn't particularly memorable.\n4. 2012 - A white J. Mendel suit, paired with a blazer and pants, was sophisticated but more appropriate for a day at the office than a red carpet event.\n5. 2014 - A glittering fringe-covered crop top and miniskirt, inspired by her \"1989\" era, became iconic and was recreated in multiple colors for her \"1989 Era\" tour.\n6. 2015 - A sparkling red fringe leotard, matching Nicki Minaj's ruby gown, but its see-through panels and daring edge didn't make a big mark.\n7. 2019 - A metallic bustier top and sparkling blue shorts by Versace, with golden ankle boots by Louboutin, were eye-catching but overshadowed by her groundbreaking performance of \"Lover\" and \"You Need to Calm Down.\"\n8. 2024 - A custom Dior look featuring a zip-up corset in tartan print, transitioning into a full skirt with a slit revealing her black miniskirt and thigh-high leather boots. While bold, it didn't align with Swift's era or any that came after.\n9. 2026 - A Tamara Ralph couture piece with a velvet halter-neck bodice, mesh lace-up back, and ruched skirt covered in silver sparkles. This shiny ensemble marked her appearance to premiere the video and receive the inaugural artist director honors award.",
  "summary": "Taylor Swift has attended the MTV Video Music Awards 12 times since 2008 and worn multiple iconic outfits there. Remember her crystal \"naked\" dress?",
  "key_points": [
    "2008: Understated beige dress with bustier top and heels",
    "2014: Iconic glittering crop top and miniskirt inspired by 1989 era",
    "2026: Tamara Ralph velvet halter-neck couture piece with silver sparkles"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}