The MTV Video Music Awards honor the best in the music video realm, and some fabulous stars graced it.
The event has left its mark in fashion history – including Lady Gaga’s infamous meat dress in 2010 and Lil’ Kim’s one-sleeved purple jumpsuit and seashell nipple pastie in 1999.
Style sweethearts Taylor Swift, Becky G, and Lil Nas X arrived in show-stopping ensembles.
Many stars clothed in dark hues to match this year’s black – not red – carpet. Be it singer Dove Cameron’s thick leather choker or flashes of color, like Sabrina Carpenter’s rainbow embellishments – they were fun to watch. Caption credits – CNN.
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