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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ellie Muir

VMAS 2026: The most questionable looks — and those who pulled it off

Since its inception in 1984, the MTV Video Music Awards have been a spectacle for weird and wonderful red carpet looks.

Today, it is still one of the most illustrious awards showcases, where stars test out their most scene-stealing outfits. After all, it was where Rose McGowan turned heads in her naked dress made from string (in 1998), Lil’ Kim walked the red carpet in seashell nipple pasties (1999) and Lady Gaga donned her infamous meat dress (2010).

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