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The Most Outrageous MTV VMAs Red Carpet Looks Of All Time

The good, the bad and the downright crazy.

While most red carpets are known for glamour and elegance, the MTV VMAs is known for some of the most outrageous and memorable outfits to ever been seen at an awards ceremony. 

Celebrities use the night to indulge in their fashion wild side and year upon year, it seems the dress code is anything eye-catching, skin-baring, and ultimately screaming ‘extra.’

In celebration of the iconic night in music, we’re taking a look back at the most outrageous looks to have ever been worn on the MTV VMAs red carpet.

gwen stefani

Gwen Stefani in 1997

Lil Kim

Lil Kim 1999 in custom Misa Hylton-Brim

Macy Gray

Macy Gray 2001

Christina

Christina Aguilera 2002

Missy Elliott

Missy Elliott 2003

Beyonce MTV VMA

Beyonce 2004

Fergi

Fergie 2006

Katy Perry

Katy Perry 2008

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez 2009

Kesha MTV

Kesha 2010

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga 2010 in Alexander McQueen

Minaj MTV

Nicki Minaj 2011 in Amato Couture

Wasson MTV

Erin Wasson 2013

Amber Rose

Amber Rose 2014 in Laura Dewitt

Jessie J

Jessie J 2014

Taylor swift

Taylor Swift 2014

Miley

Miley Cyrus 2015 in Atelier Versace

Gigi

Gigi Hadid 2015 in Emilia Wickstead

rita

Rita Ora 2016 in Marc Jacobs

Cardi B

Cardi B 2017 in custom Christian Siriano

Rita Ora

Rita Ora 2018 in Fleur Du Mal

Sky

Sky 2018

Amber Rose

Amber Rose 2018

Ariana

Ariana Grande 2018

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Lizzo 2019

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Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid 2019

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Lady Gaga 2020

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Miley Cyrus 2020

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Megan Fox 2021

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Lil Nas X 2022

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Lizzo 2022

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Taylor Swift 2022

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Nicki Minaj 2023

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Doja Cat 2023

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