best and – The 2026 American Music Awards brought headline performances and a red-carpet showdown in Las Vegas, with Teyana Taylor and Hilary Duff drawing standout praise while Queen Latifah and Nikki Glaser’s outfits missed the mark. Despite a massive awards presence fr
The lights were bright in Las Vegas on Monday night as the 2026 American Music Awards rolled out a red carpet that felt less like a formality and more like a test of taste.
Stars including Teyana Taylor and Hilary Duff stood out as they arrived in daring fashion. while other high-profile names—like Queen Latifah—didn’t land the look as smoothly. The night also delivered major entertainment moments: Katseye performed. Fergie reunited with the Black Eyed Peas. and Taylor Swift didn’t snag a single award despite being the top-nominated artist this year.
That mix of wins, missed chances, and standout performances spilled into style, too—where the best looks worked immediately and the worst looks left enough questions to linger.
Teyana Taylor was glowing as she walked the red carpet. The Golden Globe winner arrived in a purple Balenciaga gown with a strapless design. ruched semi-sheer fabric across its bodice. a floor-length skirt with a hip-high slit. and a matching scarf draped around her arms. The result: effortlessly chic, and one of the best-dressed looks of the night.
Queen Latifah took a different path. She wore a floor-length, faux-fur coat from Christian Siriano over a cream-colored dress. The coat’s fuzzy texture covered the look with a statement collar and a thick belt across the waist. The coat’s color suited her. but the overall outfit didn’t work—especially with summer only a few weeks away.
Hilary Duff leaned into a Y2K vibe and it paid off. The pop singer chose a silver. sleeveless Rabanne dress featuring thick shoulder straps. a plunging V-neckline. and a metallic finish that shimmered under the lights. The dress felt fresh, but also echoed the metallic fashion of the early aughts—Duff pulling off the combination cleanly.
Nikki Glaser’s choice landed closer to the wrong note. She wore a gray gown from Maria Lucia Hohan with a textured. undergarment-style bodice. waist cutouts. and a long skirt with a side slit. But the elements didn’t mesh well together. and the muted color didn’t suit her as much as a different shade would have.
While BTS didn’t walk the red carpet, the group still showed up strongly backstage. In photos. each member wore a different style for the occasion. with outfits including camouflage pants. cuffed jeans. leather jackets. and more. The looks complemented each other while still showcasing each member’s individual style—one of the night’s quiet wins.
Katseye, meanwhile, didn’t have its strongest red-carpet moment. Known for catchy songs and bold red-carpet fashion. the performers arrived in a mix of skirt-and-blouse sets. dresses. and a pantsuit. Each had a daring detail or two. but none of the outfits truly stood out; the pieces blended together and didn’t say much about their personal styles.
Karol G looked naturally cool and fashionable as she made her entrance. Natalia Fedner designed a two-piece outfit for the occasion: a full. high-waisted skirt paired with a ripped. long-sleeved mesh top over a see-through bralette. The outfit stayed simple, but it was effective—easy to spot as she walked down the carpet.
Chrissy Teigen’s look had energy, but it didn’t fully click. She arrived in a Raisa Vanessa gown: a strapless chainmail-style material in vibrant orange. She also debuted a new hairstyle—a rounded bob. Still. the outfit felt short of perfect. with the kind of details that could have elevated it. like a midi skirt or some statement jewelry.
The sequence of appearances told a clear story across the carpet and backstage: when the silhouettes and styling choices clicked—like Teyana Taylor’s gown. Hilary Duff’s metallic shimmer. or the coordinated variety behind BTS—the night looked effortless. When pieces fought each other. or when the color and cut didn’t carry the moment. the outfit landed as something closer to a miss.
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