The MTV Video Music Awards may have gone on last year but it’s 100% back in 2021, folks—and that includes the red carpet. The VMAs red carpet has long been known as one of the boldest and most experimental of the year (Lady Gaga’s meat dress in 2010 pretty much solidified that), so jaw-dropping looks are to be expected. This year, the big show is back at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, and anticipation is high.
Appearances by Camila Cabello, Chlöe, Doja Cat, Justin and Hailey Bieber, Kacey Musgraves, Lil Nas X, Machine Gun Kelly, Shawn Mendes, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, and Simone Biles (just to name a few) are expected and the anticipation is high. The red carpet may not be as jam-packed as in previous years, but the memorable fashion is hardly in short supply. Check out our favourites below.
WHO: Olivia Rodrigo. WEAR: Versace dress
WHO: Jennifer Lopez. WEAR: David Koma outfit; Femme shoes; YEPREM and Kavant & Sharart jewelry
WHO: Doja Cat. WEAR: Vivienne Westwood dress
WHO: Camila Cabello. WEAR: Alexis Mabille dress; KATKIM earrings
WHO: Kacey Musgraves. WEAR: Valentino Couture dress, hat, and gloves; Schutz shoes
WHO: Lil Nas X. WEAR: Versace outfit
WHO: Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian. WEAR: Thom Browne suit; Olivier Theyskens dress
WHO: Normani. WEAR: Patrycja Pagas outfit
WHO: Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly. WEAR: Mugler dress (on Megan Fox); Dolce & Gabbana suit; Christian Louboutin shoes (on Machine Gun Kelly)
WHO: Ciara. WEAR: Tom Ford dress
WHO: Madison Beer. WEAR: Dolce & Gabbana dress; Wolford tights; Gianvito Rossi shoes; KATKIM ring; Mimi So earrings
WHO: Bia. WEAR: Bottega Veneta dress, bag, and shoes
WHO: Shawn Mendes. WEAR: Mans suit; Judy Turner Liza tank top
WHO: Leslie Grace. WEAR: Oscar de la Renta dress
WHO: Avril Lavigne. WEAR: Area outfit
WHO: Alicia Keys. Wear: Louis Vuitton outfit
WHO: Billy Porter
WHO: Dixie and Charlie D’Amelio. WEAR: Aliétte dress (on Dixie D’Amelio)
WHO: Billie Eilish
WHO: Simone Biles
WHO: Paris Hilton. WEAR: The Blonds dress
WHO: Halle Bailey. WEAR: Mônot dress
WHO: Chloe Bailey. WEAR: Marni dress
WHO: Anitta. WEAR: Miss Sohee dress; Wempe jewelry
WHO: Winnie Harlow. WEAR: LaQuan Smith outfit; Christian Louboutin shoes; Messika jewelry
WHO: Rita Ora. WEAR: Vera Wang outfit
WHO: Shay Mitchell
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