The most iconic award show red carpet is without a doubt the annual MTV VMAs. When you think of memorable looks that continue to inspire the next generation of celebs, nine times out of ten I guarantee you those looks are from the VMAs. For example, VMAs 1999 when Lil’ Kim forever set a fashion trend with her purple hair and purple sequined one shouldered jumpsuit with a matching pasty or how about in 2000 when Aaliyah wore a leopard print gown with a side slit lined with fur (Bretman Rock wore the exact dress that Aaliyah wore to this year’s VMAs). Oh, and can’t forget about Rose McGowan’s naked look in 1998 or Mariah Carey’s classic black bandeau top and matching skirt with high slit. Another past VMAs look we can’t fail to mention is Lady Gaga’s shocking meat outfit, I know you remember that one.
See more iconic past VMAs looks below!
Did this years VMAs looks live up to its predecessors? Check out the best looks below!
Best dressed at the 2021 VMAs
Megan Fox in Mugler
Doja Cat in Vivienne Westwood
Halle Bailey in Mônet
Ciara in Tom Ford
Olivia Rodrigo in Atelier Versace
Madison Beer in Dolce & Gabbana
Normani in Patryc Japagas
Machine Gun Kelly
Shay Mitchell in Bottega Veneta
Camila Cabelo in Alexis Mabille
Lil Nas X in Versace
Leslie Grace in Oscar De La Renta
Kacey Musgraves in Valentino Haute Couture
Quen Blackwell in Baby Phat
Kourtney Kardashian in Olivier Theyskens + Travis Barker
Iann Dior
Bia in Bottega Veneta
Charli XCX in Shawna Wu
Tinashe
Avril Lavigne in Area PF21
