Sabrina Carpenter swaps sequins and suspenders for lace and fringe at the VMAs 2026

See more of our coverage in your search results. Sabrina Carpenter joined Madonna onstage at the 2026 VMAs in a beret, suspenders and sequined boyshorts. CBS via Getty Images Sabrina Carpenter made it a double feature. Though the “Espresso” singer skipped the red carpet on Sunday night, she joined Madonna for a performance of “Bring Your Love” to open the show. The duet was also up for Song of the Year. Seated at a grand piano for the number, Carpenter wore a black beret, a white button-down shirt open over a bra and black sequined boyshorts held up by suspenders. The outfit recalled Deborah Feingold’s 1982 photo shoot of the “Material Girl” singer, taken before her debut album was released. Their duet, “Bring Your Love,” kicked off Sunday’s show. Francis Specker/CBS For her second look, Carpenter switched into a blush-pink Dolce & Gabbana gown. Francis Specker/CBS Peep-toe Christian Louboutin stilettos, soft waves and rosy makeup finished the outfit. Stewart Cook/CBS For her post-performance change, Carpenter, 27, chose one of Madonna’s go-to labels, Dolce & Gabbana, opting for a romantic blush-pink gown with a rose at the center of the bodice and black beaded fringe throughout. She added peep-toe Christian Louboutin stilettos to accept the award for Best Collaboration with Madonna. Soft waves and rosy makeup completed the classic look. Carpenter has paid tribute to Madge before, posing in a cone bra on the March 2025 cover of Vogue. For the 2024 VMAs, she borrowed the Bob Mackie gown Madonna wore to the 1991 Oscars. She and Madonna accepted the award for Best Collaboration. Stewart Cook/CBS Carpenter’s ensemble nodded to one of Madonna’s looks from the early ’80s. Francis Specker/CBS In April, Madonna surprised fans with a cameo during Carpenter’s Coachella set, singing her classics “Vogue” and “Like a Prayer.” Carpenter is nominated for a total of nine awards this evening, including Artist of the Year, Video of the Year, Best Album and Song of the Year. The “Manchild” hitmaker is a VMAs regular; Last year, she slipped into a sheer red lace Valentino gown with a pale purple feathered boa. Later that evening, she hit the stage in a Britney Spears-inspired look, wearing a bedazzled fringe bra and sheer black tights. And for the after-party, she channeled yet another pop legend, wearing a vintage Bob Mackie gown previously worn by Cher. Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!