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Marie Claire - AU
Marie Claire - AU
Kirsty Thatcher

The Very Best Looks From The VMAs Red Carpet

The MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) are largely regarded as music’s night of nights, as artists from across the globe gather to commemorate the year’s biggest hits. But in addition to celebrating these musial accomplishments, the awards show has also become synonymous with some serious sartorial slays — and for good reason.

With a slightly more relaxed dress code than other ceremonies of its kind, the VMAs has earnt a reputation for edgier, more risque red carpet get-ups — and this year is no exception. From Cahppell Roan’s medieval-inspired cloak and sword, to Sabrina Carpenter’s vintage Bob Mackie look (borrowed from Maddona, no less), we’re rounding up the best red carpet moments from the MTV VMas in 2024. Scroll down for more.

Chappell Roan

For her VMAs debut, breakout star Chappell Roan pulled out all the stops, in a medieval inspired sheer gown and velvet cloak — complete with an actual sword, of course.

Sabrina Carpenter

She might only be 5 foot, but Sabrina Carpenter knows how to make an impact on the red carpet. Tonight, she’s wearing a vitnage glimmering Bob Mackie gown — which was last worn by Madonna at the 1991 Oscars.

Lisa

On the back of launching her (very successful) solo career and starring in season three of The White Lotus, BLACKPINK’s Lisa opted for a custom corseted gown by Mugler in soft pink.

Naomi Scott

Actress Naomi Scott looked chic in a classic LBD and a ’90s-inspired bob.

Halsey

Halsey matched her fiery red locks to a red leopard-print gown with sequinned accents.

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Amelia Dimoldenberg

Always chic, Amelia Dimoldenberg kept things simple in a black gown with sultry cut-outs.

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Tate McRae

Take McRae put her own spin on the iconic naked dress, with an all-over mesh mini dress.

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Camila Cabello

Cabello rocked the gothic bridal look of our dreams, in Tony Ward Couture.

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Megan Thee Stallion

Megan Thee Stallion, this evening’s host, showed off her figure in an incredible black ballgown.

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Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton rocked a custom silver chainmail dress with draped cutouts by Celia Kritharioti.

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Katy Perry

Katy Perry is this year’s recipient of the Video Vanguard Award, and wore a fittingly dramatic two-piece for the occasion. The designer behind the look is Who Decides War.

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Cyndi Lauper

Musical icon Cyndi Lauper rocked a classic pantsuit in shades of black and white.

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Suki Waterhouse

Suki Waterhouse nailed the dresscode in Dolce & Gabbana FW23 RTW.

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Shaun Mendes

Always-dapper Shaun rocked a simple black suit.

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Addison Rae

Addison Rae made an epic entrance in a white tutu reminiscent of the look Madonna wore for her first award show performance at the MTV VMA’s.

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Taylor Swift

She has arrived! Taylor made quite the entrance in an edgy Dior look, complete with leather thigh-high boots and matching opera gloves.

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Tyla

The ‘Water’ singer looked like a true popstar in vibrant yellow with piunk and blue accessories.

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Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff

Actress Margaret Qualley accomppanied her music producer husband, Jack Antonoff, in a sheer Chanel gown with dramatic fringe.

This article originally appeared on Marie Claire Australia and is republished here with permission.

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