The MTV Video Music Awards may have gone on last year but it’s 100% back in 2021, folks—and that includes the red carpet. The VMAs red carpet has long been known as one of the boldest and most experimental of the year (Lady Gaga’s meat dress in 2010 pretty much solidified that), so jaw-dropping looks are to be expected. This year, the big show is back at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, and anticipation is high.
Appearances by Camila Cabello, Chlöe, Doja Cat, Justin and Hailey Bieber, Kacey Musgraves, Lil Nas X, Machine Gun Kelly, Shawn Mendes, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, and Simone Biles (just to name a few) are expected and the anticipation is high. The red carpet may not be as jam-packed as in previous years, but the memorable fashion is hardly in short supply. Check out our favourites below.
WHO: Olivia Rodrigo. WEAR: Versace dressWHO: Jennifer Lopez. WEAR: David Koma outfit; Femme shoes; YEPREM and Kavant & Sharart jewelryWHO: Doja Cat. WEAR: Vivienne Westwood dressWHO: Camila Cabello. WEAR: Alexis Mabille dress; KATKIM earringsWHO: Kacey Musgraves. WEAR: Valentino Couture dress, hat, and gloves; Schutz shoesWHO: Lil Nas X. WEAR: Versace outfitWHO: Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian. WEAR: Thom Browne suit; Olivier Theyskens dressWHO: Normani. WEAR: Patrycja Pagas outfitWHO: Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly. WEAR: Mugler dress (on Megan Fox); Dolce & Gabbana suit; Christian Louboutin shoes (on Machine Gun Kelly)WHO: Ciara. WEAR: Tom Ford dressWHO: Madison Beer. WEAR: Dolce & Gabbana dress; Wolford tights; Gianvito Rossi shoes; KATKIM ring; Mimi So earringsWHO: Bia. WEAR: Bottega Veneta dress, bag, and shoesWHO: Shawn Mendes. WEAR: Mans suit; Judy Turner Liza tank topWHO: Leslie Grace. WEAR: Oscar de la Renta dressWHO: Avril Lavigne. WEAR: Area outfitWHO: Alicia Keys. Wear: Louis Vuitton outfitWHO: Billy PorterWHO: Dixie and Charlie D’Amelio. WEAR: Aliétte dress (on Dixie D’Amelio)WHO: Billie EilishWHO: Simone BilesWHO: Paris Hilton. WEAR: The Blonds dressWHO: Halle Bailey. WEAR: Mônot dressWHO: Chloe Bailey. WEAR: Marni dressWHO: Anitta. WEAR: Miss Sohee dress; Wempe jewelryWHO: Winnie Harlow. WEAR: LaQuan Smith outfit; Christian Louboutin shoes; Messika jewelryWHO: Rita Ora. WEAR: Vera Wang outfitWHO: Shay Mitchell
