The MTV Video Music Awards are one of my favorite red carpet events of the year. The Oscars may bring old-Hollywood elegance and Cannes is packed with gorgeous couture but no event packs as much fabulous fun as the VMAs. And the stars at this year’s event, held at UBS Stadium in New York, truly lived up to the hype. Read on to see the 20 best looks of the night, from Tate McRae and Nikki Glaser's sheer moments, Ariana Grande in the trendiest print and Love Island's Olandria Carthen in a red hot number.
The 20 Most Jaw-Dropping Looks from the 2025 VMAs
From Sabrina Carpenter to Paris Hilton
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Published Sep 8, 2025
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1. Lady Gaga in Marc Jacobs
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2. Sabrina Carpenter in Valentino
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3. Conan Gray in Erik Charlotte
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4. Megan Stalter in LAEL OSNESS
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5. Olandria in Cheney Chan
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6. FKA Twigs in Matières Fécales
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7. Tate McRae in Ludovic de Saint Sernin
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8. Doja Cat in Balmain
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9. YUNGBLUD in personal vintage collection
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10. Paris Hilton in The Blonds
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11. Ricky Martin in Rahaminov Diamonds
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12. Ariana Grande in Fendi
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13. Nikki Glaser in Ludovic de Saint Sernin
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14. Tyla in vintage Chanel
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15. The Kid LAROI in unnamed designer
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16. Megan Moroney in Sau Lee
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17. Zara Larsson in Sorcha O'Raghallaigh
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18. Lenny Kravitz in Saint Laurent
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19. Ice Spice in vintage Ralph Lauren
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20. Summer Walker in Howie B
