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MTV Video Music Awards 2022: Best dressed on the red carpet
The red carpet for the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards is currently underway, with stars including Lizzo, Blackpink, Jack Harlow, and more stepping out on the big night.
The red carpet for the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards is currently underway, with stars including Lizzo, Blackpink, Jack Harlow, and more stepping out on the big night.
Compared to award ceremonies in Hollywood, VMAs often see stars ditching and flaunting their personalities, usually choosing more fun, sloppy and experimental outfits over tuxedos and skirt outfits. Fashion history was previously made by stars like Lil’ Kim, who stepped out in a purple one-sleeve jumpsuit and a scalloped nipple jumpsuit in 1999 and Lady Gaga in an infamous meat dress in 2010.
This year’s event, which takes place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, will feature performances by the likes of Lizzo, Blackpink and Bad Bunny with Nicki Minaj, Harlow and LL Cool J hosted. Styles, Olivia Rodrigo, and others who were nominated for this year’s awards, close the “black” carpet.
This story will be updated overnight.
Lizzo hit the red carpet early and raised the bar, stepping out in a new creation by Jean Paul Gaultier haute couture. attributed to him: Dia Dipasobel / Getty Images
Becky J attributed to him: Kathryn Powell / Getty Images
Ashley Graham attributed to him: Ivan Agostini / Invision / AP
Singer Conan Gray was a visionary in white, wearing a whimsical Harris Reed suit with a lace train and jacket. attributed to him: Jeff Kravitz / Getty Images
Sophia Carson was the epitome of elegance in a black hooded dress with puffed sleeves, off the shoulder. attributed to him: Ivan Agostini / Invision / AP
Candidate and host Jack Harlow skipped the standard black suit and opted for a chocolate leather ensemble, complete with an unusual high-neck shirt in a similar color. attributed to him: Dia Dipasobel / Getty Images
Wearing a custom silver Zigman gown, Chloe Bailey wowed her as she walked—with an intricate bust and leg slit that bring in the drama. attributed to him: Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images
Tate McCray attributed to him: Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images
Bob the Drag Queen wore a gray plaid jacket, matching blazer and voluminous white skirt. attributed to him: Ivan Agostini / Invision / AP
Maneskin’s Ethan Turchio, Victoria De Angelis, Damiano David, and Thomas Rage bring their fluid gender style to the black carpet, which features heart-shaped nipple shrouds, taut shimmering heads and a taut torso. attributed to him: Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images
Sabrina Carpenter chose a black Moschino gown with rainbow florals and thigh-high cut-outs. attributed to him: Ivan Agostini / Invision / AP
Singer Dove Cameron was a study in contrast with her strapless dress, which combined florals and leather clothing elements—and a black necklace to top it all off. attributed to him: Andres Kodaki/AFP/Getty Images
All eyes were on singer Sami Hawk in his graffiti-inspired leather jacket and bright green hat. attributed to him: Kathryn Powell / Getty Images
Lisa, Jisoo, Jennie and Rosie from Blackpink attributed to him: Dia Dipasobel / Getty Images
Bright green is so popular on the VMA carpet that rapper Latto wears a short lace-up dress in a neon shade. attributed to him: Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images
Host LL Cool J created a tried-and-true look, opting for an all-black ensemble, beanie, sunglasses and custom ‘Cool J’ bespoke dusters. attributed to him: Andres Kodaki/AFP/Getty Images
In an apparent homage to Lil Kim’s iconic 1999 VMAs, Anitta dared to don an asymmetrical red corset and an artistic nipple cover. attributed to him: Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images
Always elevating menswear, J Balvin’s ivory approach to the suit features wide-legged trousers and a double-breasted jacket. attributed to him: Ivan Agostini / Invision / AP
One of the most experimental looks of the night was the sculptural quilted dress that Chloe Feynman wore, with a coral trim and worn with a metallic microbag. attributed to him: Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images
Actor Colton Haynes was impossible to miss in a glowing acid green suit, featuring a wrap jacket, diamond brooch, and platform shoes. attributed to him: Ivan Agostini / Invision / AP
Lil Nas X attributed to him: Jeff Kravitz / Getty Images
Top photo: Taylor Swift (Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images)
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