22 Memorable Outfits Worn At The MTV Video Music Awards
These looks were ahead of their time.
From '90s favorites to barely there outfits, the VMAs have never had a shortage of statement-making looks to grace the red carpet.
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We've rounded up some of the most iconic outfits made famous at the VMAs over the years. Check them out below:
1. To start, Cindy Crawford's dominatrix-inspired leather and lace Versace bustier in 1992:
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2. This all-metallic fit Lenny Kravitz rocked in 1993:
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3. This show-stopping side slit black two-piece Mariah Carey wore in 1997:
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4. This sci-fi favorite featuring Gwen Stefani's icy blue hair in 1998:
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5. This pink furry hat and sparkling sequins legging look from Pamela Anderson in 1999:
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6. This coordinated couples' moment from Jennifer Lopez and Diddy in 2000:
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7. This very punk-rock ensemble Pink made her own in 2000:
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8. This Macy Gray dress promoting her new album in 2001:
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9. This Destiny's Child fringe moment in 2001:
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10. This onstage costume we've never forgotten from Britney Spears in 2001:
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11. This vintage glam dress from Christina Aguilera in 2006:
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12. This meat dress only Lady Gaga could have ever pulled off in 2010:
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13. This daring look Nicki Minaj debuted in 2011:
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14. This all-denim throwback worn by Katy Perry and Riff Raff in 2014:
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15. This risqué look where Miley Cyrus was nearly naked in 2015:
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16. This sweet mother-daughter photo op from Beyoncé and Blue Ivy in 2016:
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17. This sheer cocktail dress Kim Kardashian wore in 2016:
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18. This colorful cape that Jared Leto wowed us with in 2017:
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19. This see-through mesh gown Rita Ora wore in 2018:
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20. This mosaic-inspired outfit Taylor Swift showed off in 2019:
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21. This fiery red floor-length gown Lizzo rocked with a feather boa in 2019:
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22. Finally, this sparkling silver disco look worn by Lil Nas X in 2019:
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