Emily Ratajkowski Wears Daring Cutout Gown, Honors Boyfriend Romain Gavras at VMAs 2026
The model's ensemble featured a daring knit dress with completely cut-out sides, and her manicure included a subtle tribute to her director beau.
Emily Ratajkowski embraced a bold fashion statement at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, arriving in a striking red and black knit dress with dramatic cutouts along the sides.
The model, who attended the event as the guest of her boyfriend, director Romain Gavras, shared details of her look on social media. The daring gown featured a design that left much of her torso exposed, hugging her chest and twisting at the back. Ratajkowski captioned a series of photos, “Went to the VMAs as a @romaingavras @surkin @yunglean2001 groupie and had the best time.”
Beyond the provocative dress, Ratajkowski incorporated a personal touch with her nail art, a subtle homage to Gavras. Her manicure included the initials "RG" on one finger, along with a symbol featured on the poster for Gavras' film "Sacrifice" on another. Gavras, who was nominated for his work on the music video "Storm" by Gener8ion and Yung Lean, was by Ratajkowski's side at the awards ceremony. He wore a cap adorned with the same symbol featured on Ratajkowski's nails.
Ratajkowski's pass for the event also indicated her status as Gavras' "plus one." The couple later attended Madonna's after-party at Chateau Marmont, joined by other celebrities.
This appearance follows Ratajkowski's notable presence at the 2023 VMAs, where she wore a vintage Jean Paul Gaultier dress that also highlighted her physique.