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The music industry’s biggest names are arriving at the UBS Arena in New York for MTV’s Video Music Awards (VMAs). And with the ceremony pushed back a day to avoid clashing with the US presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, all eyes were on the red carpet Wednesday evening.
The annual award show has a reputation for outlandish style, from Lady Gaga’s blood-soaked bodysuit to the wedding dress Madonna wore to perform “Like a Virgin” at the very first VMAs, almost 40 years ago to the day.
Fashion watchers will be hoping that attendees known for their bold wardrobes — including host Megan Thee Stallion and nominees like Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny and BlackPink’s Lisa, who is among the stars performing at the show — will be on form.
See below for some of the red carpet’s best looks so far. This story will be updated throughout the evening.
Tyla.
Andrew Kelly/ReutersKaty Perry, who was honored with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, wore a one-shouldered crop top and floor-length skirt by US label Who Decides War.
Valerie Terranova/FilmMagic/Getty ImagesLil Scrappy.
Award host Megan Thee Stallion’s eye-catching gown featured a corseted bodice and flared out above and below the knee.
Matt Baron/BEI/ShutterstockGloRilla.
Lil Nas X’s bold pink outfit left social media users wondering whether he was channeling his inner Power Ranger.
Noam Galai/Getty ImagesTaylor Swift.
Tinashe.
Jamie McCarthy/WireImage/Getty ImagesShawn Mendes.
Jamie McCarthy/WireImage/Getty ImagesSuki Waterhouse.
Margaret Qualley, posing with husband Jack Antonoff, wore a feathery black chiffon Chanel dress modeled on a look from the label’s Haute Couture Fall-Winter 1995/96 collection.
Andrew Kelly/ReutersHalle Bailey.
Shaboozey.
Noam Galai/Getty ImagesAddison Rae.
Anthony Harvey/ShutterstockDoechii.
Big Sean.
Jamie McCarthy/WireImage/Getty ImagesCamila Cabello.
Matt Baron/BEI/ShutterstockParis Hilton, left, and Nicky Rothschild.
Halsey wore an archive Versace gown that she said was last worn by Elizabeth Hurley in 1996.
Andrew Kelly/ReutersAnitta.
Quavo.
Gilbert Flores/Billboard/Getty ImagesLe Sserafim.
Andrew Kelly/ReutersFirst-time VMAs nominee Sabrina Carpenter channeled old Hollywood glamour in a strapless vintage Bob Mackie gown originally worn by Madonna to the 1991 Oscars.
Chappell Roan paired her goth-inspired Y/Project gown with a cross pendant and dramatic nails emerging from chainmail fingerless gloves.
Jamie McCarthy/WireImage/Getty ImagesLenny Kravitz, who was awarded the Best Rock VMA on the red carpet, arrived in a shirtless all-black leather look, complete with matching necktie.
Summer Walker.
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesLisa of Blackpink wowed in a hooded custom Mugler corset gown.
Damiano David of Måneskin wore a jacquard three-piece suit, with wide-leg pants and peak lapels, by Italian label Etro.
Matt Baron/BEI/ShutterstockKarol G.
