Brief
Sabrina Carpenter Debuts Beaded Tassel Dress at 2026 MTV VMAs
At the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, Carpenter wore a beaded tassel dress while accepting the Best Collaboration award with Madonna.
By Felo News Desk · Published
During the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards held in Los Angeles on 27 September, Sabrina Carpenter debuted a vintage Dolce & Gabbana gown featuring black tassels and detailing. The singer, who had nine nominations, chose to reveal the dress inside the ceremony while accepting the Best Collaboration award for her duet with Madonna, “Bring Your Love.”
Carpenter’s appearance followed a brief absence from the red carpet, her first in months. She had previously attended Christian Dior’s haute couture fall/winter 2026/2027 show on 6 July and had recently won her first Emmy. In April, she discussed her growing control over her creative output with Marc Jacobs for Perfect Magazine, noting the shift since signing with Island Records in 2021.
Carpenter’s performance was part of a ceremony that also saw Madonna return to the stage after 23 years, Snoop Dogg host the event for the first time, and Nirvana receive the Video Vanguard Award. The show streamed live on CBS and MTV and was available on Paramount+ the following day.
Key facts
- Sabrina Carpenter wore a vintage Dolce & Gabbana dress with black tassels at the 2026 MTV VMAs (elle.com)
- She accepted the Best Collaboration award for “Bring Your Love” with Madonna (elle.com)
- Carpenter had nine nominations at the ceremony (elle.com)
- The VMAs aired live on CBS and MTV on 27 September 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Madonna returned to the stage after 23 years
- Nirvana received the Video Vanguard Award
Background
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards featured a mix of contemporary and legacy acts, including Madonna’s return, Nirvana’s Video Vanguard honor, and a tribute to George Michael. Sabrina Carpenter’s appearance added to the star‑filled lineup, following her recent Emmy win and ongoing creative collaborations with her sister Sarah Carpenter.
Why it matters
Carpenter’s dress choice and award win highlighted her rising prominence in pop music and her growing artistic autonomy.
What happens next
Carpenter will continue touring and releasing new music, with further details to be announced by her management team.
Sources
- [1] elle.com — originally reported as “Sabrina Carpenter Changed Into a Romantic Beaded Tassel Dress at the 2026 MTV VMAs”
