The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards celebrates the year’s biggest artists and music videos, so of course they also delivered bold and unforgettable fashion moments.
Some of Hollywood’s favorites attended the star-studded affair, which took place at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, on Sunday, September 7. From Sabrina Carpenter and Taylor Swift to Beyoncé, Doja Cat, Billie Eilish and more, A-listers are going head-to-head for a Moonman — so they made sure to show up in style.
This year, Swift is up for Artist of the Year alongside Beyoncé, Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Morgan Wallen and The Weeknd.
In addition to the eye-catching outfits, fans can look forward to a handful of electric performances considering Carpenter, Doja, Gaga, Jelly Roll, Tate McRae and Post Malone are all set to take the stage..
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Carpenter, who released her seventh album, Man’s Best Friend, in August also performed at the 2024 awards show, where she sang three of her hits, “Espresso,” “Please Please Please” and “Taste.”
Keep scrolling to see every red carpet look at the 2025 VMAs:
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MTV Video Music Awards 2025 Red Carpet Looks: Celebs in Daring Outfits That Deserve Their Own Moonman
The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards celebrates the year’s biggest artists and music videos, so of course they also delivered bold and unforgettable fashion moments.
Some of Hollywood’s favorites attended the star-studded affair, which took place at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, on Sunday, September 7. From Sabrina Carpenter and Taylor Swift to Beyoncé, Doja Cat, Billie Eilish and more, A-listers are going head-to-head for a Moonman — so they made sure to show up in style.
This year, Swift is up for Artist of the Year alongside Beyoncé, Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Morgan Wallen and The Weeknd.
In addition to the eye-catching outfits, fans can look forward to a handful of electric performances considering Carpenter, Doja, Gaga, Jelly Roll, Tate McRae and Post Malone are all set to take the stage..
Carpenter, who released her seventh album, Man’s Best Friend, in August also performed at the 2024 awards show, where she sang three of her hits, “Espresso,” “Please Please Please” and “Taste.”
Keep scrolling to see every red carpet look at the 2025 VMAs:
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Ciara
Ciara was radiant in a cheery red Schiaparelli outfit.
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Doja Cat
Doja Cat was fresh in a patterned Balmain minidress and voluminous hair.
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Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter gagged Us in a custom Valentino sheer red crystal embellished dress. She elevated the piece with a purple boa.
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Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande looked delicate in a custom Fendi polka dot peplum dress complete with a sweetheart neckline.
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Jessica Simpson
Jessica Simpson wowed in a sheer look.
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Ice Spice
Ice Spice was unrecognizable with pink hair at the awards show. She styled her updo with a nude corset and blue skirt by Ralph Lauren.
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Megan Moroney
Megan Moroney looked gorgeous in a beaded top and A-line skirt finished with a thigh-high slit.
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Tate McRae
Tate McRae turned up the heat in a custom Ludovic de Saint Sernin sheer number that exposed her underwear.
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Nikki Glaser
Nikki Glaser left little to the imagination in a naked dress.
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Latto
Latto shimmered in a vintage Gianni Versace one-shoulder gold dress.
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Livy Dunne
Livy Dunne showed off her figure in a bra top and velvet pants.
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Taylor Momsen
Taylor Momsen flexed her abs in a barely-there top and low-waisted skirt.
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Gabby Windey
Gabby Windey brought her signature sexy style to the awards show in a sheer ensemble.
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Zara Larsson
Zara Larsson was hot in a barely-there sheer lavender dress.
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Alix Earle
Alix Earle revealed just the right amount of skin in a cutout white minidress.
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Brittany Snow
Brittany Snow glimmered in gold.
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Malin Ackerman
Malin Ackerman shimmered in a silver strapless design.
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Ashtin Earle
Ashtin Earle delivered drama in a tan leather dress
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Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton brought the heat in a flame dress.
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Nicky Hilton Rothschild
Nicky Hilton gave goddess vibes in a flowy cutout skirt.
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GloRilla
GloRilla got leggy in a Helen Anthony tartan corset and matching skirt.
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Tyla
Tyla went nearly pantsless in a tiny Chanel structured dress.
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Leon Thomas III
Leon Thomas III was classy in a long double-breasted blazer.
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Jaz Smith
Jaz Smith looked chic in a plunging spotted top and structured skirt.
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Shenseea
Shenseea showed off her figure in an itty-bitty beaded corset dress.
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Ashlee Simpson
Ashlee Simpson styled a sequin top with a low-waisted skirt complete with beaded details.
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Rachel Pizzolato
Rachel Pizzolato was a beauty in a blue sheer look.
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Laganja Estranja
Laganja Estranja brought it in a nearly naked beaded look.
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The Kid LAROI
The Kid LAROI contrasted his white suit with a black undershirt and dress shoes.
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Megan Stalter
Megan Stalter commanded attention in a white off-the-shoulder dress.
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Melissa Gorga
Melissa Gorga put on a sexy display in a sheer sparkly two-piece.
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Ts Madison
Ts Madison was pretty in a pink dress and glamorous satin cape.
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Landon Barker and Skyla Sanders
Landon Barker and Skyla Sanders looked edgy in black outfits.
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Mikayla Nogueira
Mikayla Nogueira looked her best in a leopard-print bodycon dress.
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Justine Skye
Justine Skye got cheeky in a Dsquared2 sequin dress that exposed her bum.
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Busta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes wore a leather jacket and black pants.
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Brian Jordan Jr.
Brian Jordan Jr. wore cropped pants and a black blazer.
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Summer Walker
Summer Walker wowed in a teal feathered hat and white corest.
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Chance the Rapper
Chance the Rapper rocked a brown T-shirt and baggy black pants.
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Conan Gray
Conan Gray proved just how snatched his waist is in a Erik Charlotte corset dress with a ruffled skirt.
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Luke Grimes
Luke Grimes opted for a laid-back look in a blue shirt and brown pants.
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FKA Twigs
FKA Twigs showed off her underboob in a wine red getup.
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Sexy Red
Sexy Red was fiery in a red hot outfit.
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Olandria Carthen
Olandria Carthen was a beauty in a ruby red gown by Cheney Chan finished with a delicate train.
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Nic Vansteenberghe
Nic Vansteenberghe nailed it in a satin suit.
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Ace Greene
Ace Greene was as cool as ever in gray jeans and a matching vest.
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Simone Smith and LL Cool J
The couple matched in plaid blazers.
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Haley Kalil
Haley Kalil looked chic in a silver chainmail number.
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Lola Young
Lola Young showed some skin in a cutout dress.
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Lenny Kravitz
Lenny Kravitz kept it cool in a brown baggy suit.
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Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi slayed in a floral frock.
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Sombr
Sombr showed off his style in a tailored suit.
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Evan Ross and Ashlee Simpson
Evan Ross and Ashlee Simpson coordinated in black.
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Ashley Nicole Moss
Ashley Nicole Moss showed some skin in a bra top and strappy skirt.
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MrBeast and Thea Booysen
MrBeast and Thea Booysen were elegant while posing together.
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Kevan Kenney
Kevan Kenney looked sleek in a leather jacket.
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Symone
Symone sizzled in a pink dress adorned with a black collar.
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Frankie Grande
Frankie Grande popped in a black-and-yellow jumpsuit.
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Rebecca Black
Rebecca Black stunned in a fuzzy plunging top and sheer skirt.