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The 15 Most Jaw-Dropping Looks from the 2023 VMAs

The fashion was top-notch

Last night, celebrities gathered in New Jersey to walk the red pink carpet for MTV’s 2023 Video Music Awards (aka the VMAs). There were countless jaw-dropping moments, like *NSYNC’s surprise reunion and Taylor Swift’s recording-breaking night. But if there’s one thing that we’ll truly remember, it’s the stunning fashion looks that wowed us one after the other.

From Selena Gomez to Anitta, keep scrolling for the 15 best outfits from the 2023 VMAs.

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1. Selena Gomez in Oscar de la Renta

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2. Nicki Minaj in Dolce & Gabbana

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3. Taylor Swift in Versace

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4. Shakira in Versace

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5. Tiffany Haddish in Jason Wu

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6. Emily Ratajkowski in Jean Paul Gaultier

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7. Doja Cat in Monse

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8. Kelsea Ballerini in Mônot

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9. Olivia Rodrigo in Ludovic de Saint Sernin

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10. Cardi B in Dilara Findikoglu

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11. Megan Thee Stallion in Brandon Blackwood

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12. Sean "Diddy" Combs in All White with His Kids

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13. Bebe Rexha in The Uncommonist

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14. Anitta in Schiaparelli

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15. Offset in Black Suit and Hair Clips

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