MTV VMAs: See the Best Red Carpet Looks of All Time, From Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen to Taylor Swift
The red carpet at the MTV VMAs is not for the faint of heart. It’s there that music biggest stars are free to show up in their best meat dress, denim gown, or whatever else might strike their—or their stylist’s—fancy. But for every misguided catsuit or naked dress, there are some genuinely great fashion moments that grace the red carpet, as well. In 2013, Selena Gomez appeared at the awards wearing a cutaway Versace gown with lingerie detailing that was equal parts glamorous and sexy; the same year, Katy Perry, who will host this year’s ceremony, managed to balance her traditional kitsch with sartorial prowess in a butterfly-adorned leopard print gown. Also among the best dressed hall of fame? Taylor Swift in nude sequins circa 2009, Solange’s 2014 power suit, and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen at the height of their boho-phase in 2003. For more of the best fashion moments at the VMAs over the years, click through.
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Taylor Swift attends the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on September 13, 2009 in New York City.
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Mary Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen during 2003 MTV Video Music Awards – Arrivals at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, New York, United States.
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Beyonce Knowles attends the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on September 13, 2009 in New York City.
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Gwen Stefani during 2005 MTV Video Music Awards – White Carpet at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida, United States.
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Rihanna arrives at 2012 MTV Video Awards at Staples Center on September 6, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.
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Katy Perry attends the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at the Barclays Center on August 25, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
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Ciara attends the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at the Barclays Center on August 25, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
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Selena Gomez attends the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at the Barclays Center on August 25, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
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Kendall Jenner arrives at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.
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Solange Knowles arrives to the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.
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Jennifer Lopez arrives at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California.
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Emily Ratajkowski arrives at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.
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Cara Delevingne arrives at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.
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Naomi Campbell attends the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden on August 28, 2016 in New York City.
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Kim Kardashian West arrives at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden on August 28, 2016 in New York City.
