When it comes to the music awards circuit the VMAs (Video Music Awards) have always been the red carpet where rules don’t just bend, they break. It’s the night where music and fashion collide in the most unapologetic way possible.
As expected this year is no different, a runway of extremes, from ‘bigger than Texas’ hair theatrics to sheer fantasy gowns, each look sparking its own conversation.
This year’s carpet doubled as a stage, where the celebs blurred the lines between costume and couture, performance and personality. Instead of chasing safe trends, the stars have embraced a fearless mix of nostalgia with nod’s to Dolly Parton and J-Lo’s 2000 VMAs look.
Whether it’s Sabrina Carpenter’s high concept glamour, or Lenny Kravitz’s tailored suit, swag. It’s a reminder that the VMAs red carpet reigns supreme in the world of high-concept, avant garde fashion.
Taking place at the UBS Arena in New York, the annual awards show showcases the year’s most popular and visually distinctive music videos. As is tradition, music’s biggest and brightest stars gather, mostly in their most outrageous designer looks, for a memorable night of festivities and live performances.
Hosted by LL Cool J, this year’s awards show will air in the US on CBS. It will also be simulcast on MTV and available to stream on Paramount+ Premium here in Australia.
As the celebrities continue to roll up to the carpet, you’ll have a front row seat to who of the fashion houses are taking precedence. Here we bring you all the biggest style moments from the night.
Every Red Carpet Look From The 2025 VMAs So Far
Doja Cat
Having her very own Dolly Parton hair moment, Doja owned the red carpet in a bod-con Balmain mini complete with platform pumps.
Taylor Momsen
Always the queen of grunge, Taylor Momsen is channelling her punk golden years with band Pretty Reckless in an all black ensemble.
Tate McRae
Angelic and with hint of J-Lo renaissance, Tate McRae floated down the carpet in a sheer white maxi with pleated bra bodice and side cut-outs.
Sabrina Carpenter
Channelling pure showgirl energy, in keeping with her touring pal Taylor Swift’s latest era. Sabrina glowed on the red carpet in a cherry-red Valentino gown dripping in sequins and floral applique. Topped with a lilac boa and platform heels.
Ashlee Simpson
Ashlee Simpson and her rock-glam comeback is exactly what we needed for this year’s carpet. Dressed in a black halter gown with lace-up cut-outs, fringed skirt and pleated bra bodice.
Ariana Grande
Following on from her announcement that she will heading back on tour, Ariana made her music red carpet come-back in a polka-dot, peplum dress with pink detailing by Fendi.
Lenny Kravitz
After seen dining out in New York, with a visit from daughter Zoe Kravitz and her new pop-star beau Harry Styles, Lenny showed us how his timeless swag never sleeps in a tailored fit before presenting at the 2025 VMAs.
Rebecca Black
In what is looking to be the silhouette of the night, Rebecca Black showed up in a romantic lace corset dress with flowing lace detail.
Malin Akerman
After teasing new details of her hit Netflix series, The Hunting Wives, Malin Akerman took time for her moment on the carpet glowing in an embellished strapless number.
Ice Spice
Keeping with the romantic, patchwork theme of the night, Ice Spice shows her fashion chops in an archival Ralph Lauren piece complete with soft up-do.
Paris Hilton
If there is one person we can always rely on to show up on the VMAs red-carpet it’s Paris Hilton. In a leather flame-embossed corset fit by The Blonds, she made a rare appearance with sister Nicky by her side.
Lara Rajagopalan (Katseye)
At their first red carpet for what is likely to be many more, the girls from Katseye have entered the chat. Lara, a member from the sextet slays in a black bustier with sheer lace skirt.
Latto
Having her very own metallic moment, Latto shows us all how its done in a a one shoulder scalloped look by Gianni Versace.
Ricky Martin
A veteran of the VMAs red carpet, Ricky Martin showed up suitably suave in a billowy shirt and pant look.
Jessica Simpson
Following in similar footsteps of younger sister Ashlee, Jessica Simpson had her very own dalliance with gothic-romance in a layered tulle gown by Christian Siriano.
FKA Twigs
Avant-garde as ever: rocking a burgundy leather two piece. FKA Twigs bared her midriff in a sheer shawl moment with matching low rise pants and ribbon details.
Nikki Glaser
In a sexy Ludovic de Saint Sernin number, the Golden Globes host and fellow funny woman Nikki Glaser had her very own 90s era sheer moment.
Lady Gaga
Gothic grandeur at its absolute finest. Lady Gaga mesmerises in a black-and-purple Marc Jacobs ruffled gown with a dramatic floral headpiece.
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