The VMA Red Carpet Looks That Deserve an Award of Their Own

Don't get me wrong—I love the high-glamour moments from the Oscars and the Golden Globes, but there's just something about the fashion showcased at the MTV Video Music Awards that hits different. Whether it's Lady Gaga's iconic meat dress in 2010 or Rose McGowan's next-to-naked sequin dress in 1998, MTV's biggest night is always home to next-level (and sometimes shocking) looks. And this year's selection is sure to be no exception.

With performances by Lizzo, Nicki Minaj, and Blackpink lined up and nominees including Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, and Doja Cat potentially making an appearance, I'm betting big that 2022's sartorial selection will exceed expectations. Follow along below as I pick out all the best looks from tonight's red carpet.

Taylor Swift MTV VMAS

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WHO: Taylor Swift

WEAR: Oscar de la Renta dress

MTV VMAs Lizzo

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WHO: Lizzo

WEAR: Jean Paul Gaultier dress

MTV VMAs Blackpink

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WHO: Lisa, Jisoo, Jennie, and Rosé from Blackpink

WEAR: Celine dress; Dior dress; Chanel set; Saint Laurent dress and Tiffany & Co. jewelry

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WHO: Dixie D'Amelio

WEAR: Alexandre Vauthier dress

Lil Nas X VMAS

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WHO: Lil Nas X

WEAR: Harris Reed skirt and headpiece; DeBeers jewelry

MTV VMAs Sabrina Carpenter

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WHO: Sabrina Carpenter

WEAR: Moschino dress and Jennifer Behr headband

MTV VMAs Ashley Graham

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WHO: Ashley Graham

WEAR: Houghton dress

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WHO: Jack Harlow

WEAR: Hermès suit

MTV VMAs Dove Cameron

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WHO: Dove Cameron

WEAR: Paco Rabanne dress

MTV VMAs Bebe Rexha

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WHO: Bebe Rexha

WEAR: Vivienne Westwood dress; Loree Rodkin jewelry

Shenseea MTV VMAs

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WHO: Shenseea

WEAR: Marc Jacobs top and skirt

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WHO: Ethan Torchio, Victoria De Angelis, Damiano David, and Thomas Raggi of Måneskin

WEAR: Gucci 

MTV VMAs Sofia Carson

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WHO: Sofia Carson

WEAR: Carolina Herrera dress

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WHO: Chlöe Bailey

WEAR: Zigman dress

MTV VMAs Conan Gray

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WHO: Conan Gray

WEAR: Harris Reed jacket and pants; Marc Jacobs boots

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WHO: Anitta

WEAR: Schiaparelli dress; D'Accori shoes

MTV VMAs Chloe Flower

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WHO: Chloe Flower

WEAR: Celine dress