The MTV VMAs Most Iconic Looks Then + Now

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 the most iconic past VMAs looks below.

Did this year’s looks live up to its predecessors? Check out the best looks from the 2021 VMAs below.

Megan Fox in Mugler
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Doja Cat in Vivienne Westwood
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Halle Bailey in Mônet
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Ciara in Tom Ford
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Olivia Rodrigo in Atelier Versace
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Madison Beer in Dolce & Gabbana
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Normani in Patryc Japagas
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Machine Gun Kelly
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Shay Mitchell in Bottega Veneta
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Camila Cabelo in Alexis Mabille
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Lil Nas X in Versace
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Leslie Grace in Oscar De La Renta
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Kacey Musgraves in Valentino Haute Couture
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Quen Blackwell in Baby Phat
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Kourtney Kardashian in Olivier Theyskens + Travis Barker
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Iann Dior
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Bia in Bottega Veneta
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Charli XCX in Shawna Wu
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Tinashe
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Avril Lavigne in Area PF21

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