These are the best dressed stars at MTV Video Music Awards 2022

By Saurabh Jadhav Last Updated: August 29, 2022 12:32 pm

The MTV Video Music Awards honor the best in the music video realm, and some fabulous stars graced it.

The event has left its mark in fashion history – including Lady Gaga’s infamous meat dress in 2010 and Lil’ Kim’s one-sleeved purple jumpsuit and seashell nipple pastie in 1999.

Style sweethearts Taylor Swift, Becky G, and Lil Nas X arrived in show-stopping ensembles.

Many stars clothed in dark hues to match this year’s black – not red – carpet. Be it singer Dove Cameron’s thick leather choker or flashes of color, like Sabrina Carpenter’s rainbow embellishments – they were fun to watch. Caption credits – CNN.

http cdn.cnn .com cnnnext dam assets 220828195437 29 vmas 2022 red carpet cameron — Singer Dove Cameron was a study contrasting her strapless dress, which combined florals and leather fetishwear elements — and a black choker to top it all off.

http cdn.cnn .com cnnnext dam assets 220828195446 31 vmas 2022 red carpet nas x — Lil Nas X was a strong contender for best dressed, wearing a sculptural Harris Reed ensemble featuring a tiered feathered skirt frame and headdress.

http cdn.cnn .com cnnnext dam assets 220828195432 28 vmas 2022 red carpet carpenter — Sabrina Carpenter choose a sparkling black Moschino gown patterned with rainbow florals and hip cut-outs.

http cdn.cnn .com cnnnext dam assets 220828195423 26 vmas 2022 red carpet becky g — Becky G wore a colorful figure-hugging ensemble decorated with stained glass-inspired tarot card illustrations and numerous side cut-outs.

http cdn.cnn .com cnnnext dam assets 220828195428 27 vmas 2022 red carpet taylor swift — Glitters from all angles in this rhinestone-covered, chain-embellished Oscar de la Renta mini worn with matching Christian Louboutin shoes, Lorraine Schwartz jewelry, plus her signature red lip and cat eye.

http cdn.cnn .com cnnnext dam assets 220828195408 25 vmas 2022 red carpet ashley graham — Model Ashley Graham was the picture of confidence in a black dress that cinched at points across her torso to reveal glimpses of her midriff.

http cdn.cnn .com cnnnext dam assets 220828194832 24 vmas 2022 red carpet hawk — All eyes were on singer Samy Hawk in his graffiti-inspired leather jacket and bright green hat.

http cdn.cnn .com cnnnext dam assets 220828191742 21 vmas 2022 red carpet sofia carson — Sofia Carson was the picture of elegance in a black-hooded column dress with puffy off-shoulder sleeves.

http cdn.cnn .com cnnnext dam assets 220828191751 23 vmas 2022 red carpet latto — Bright greens popular on the VMAs carpet, with rapper Latto wearing a lace-up mini dress in a neon shade.

http cdn.cnn .com cnnnext dam assets 220828191733 19 vmas 2022 red carpet bob drag queen — Bob the Drag Queen wore a gray plaid blazer, matching vest, and white voluminous skirt.

http cdn.cnn .com cnnnext dam assets 220828191723 18 vmas 2022 red carpet conan gray — Singer Conan Gray was a vision in white, wearing a whimsical Harris Reed ensemble with a lace-trimmed train and blazer.

http cdn.cnn .com cnnnext dam assets 220828182556 16 vmas 2022 red carpet tate mcrae — Tate McRae brought ’90s vibes in a teal two-piece, which she accessorized with jewels by David Yurman.

http cdn.cnn .com cnnnext dam assets 220828182600 17 vmas 2022 red carpet chloe fineman — A sculptural quilted dress worn by Chloe Fineman was one of the more experimental looks of the night, with a coral trim and worn with a metallic micro bag.

http cdn.cnn .com cnnnext dam assets 220828182547 14 vmas 2022 red carpet chloe bailey — Wearing a custom silver Zigman gown, Chloe Bailey dazzled as she walked – with her intricate bustier and leg slit bringing the drama.

http cdn.cnn .com cnnnext dam assets 220828182538 12 vmas 2022 red carpet maneskin — Maneskin’s Ethan Torchio, Victoria De Angelis, Damiano David and Thomas Raggi brought their gender-fluid style to the black carpet, featuring heart-shaped nipple covers, torso-baring sparkling capes and sheer corsets.

http cdn.cnn .com cnnnext dam assets 220828182542 13 vmas 2022 red carpet anitta — In an apparent homage to Lil Kim’s famed 1999 VMAs outfit, Anitta dared to bare with an asymmetrical red corset and an artistic nipple cover from Schiaparelli Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2022.

http cdn.cnn .com cnnnext dam assets 220828172547 07 vmas 2022 red carpet ll cool j — Host LL Cool J went with a tried and true look, opting for an all-black ensemble, beanie, sunglasses and custom ‘Cool J’ knuckle dusters.

http cdn.cnn .com cnnnext dam assets 220828172538 05 vmas 2022 red carpet blackpink — Blackpink’s members Lisa, Jisoo, Jennie and Rosé arrived in complementary all-black outfits.

http cdn.cnn .com cnnnext dam assets 220828172529 03 vmas 2022 red carpet harlow — Jack Harlow, nominee and host, skipped the standard black suit and chose a chocolate leather ensemble, complete with an unusual high-necked shirt in a similar hue.

http cdn.cnn .com cnnnext dam assets 220828172534 04 vmas 2022 red carpet haynes — Actor Colton Haynes was impossible to miss in an acid green flared suit, featuring a wrapped blazer, diamond brooch and platform shoes.

http cdn.cnn .com cnnnext dam assets 220828172033 01 vmas 2022 red carpet lizzo — Lizzo arrived early on the red carpet and raised the bar, stepping out in a fresh off-the-runway Jean Paul Gaultier couture creation.

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