New York Fashion Week, the Venice Film Festival, London Fashion Week… and MTV’s Video Music Awards. Our feeds have been flooded with great outfits lately. It’s a lot to take in, but the VMAs always deserve their share of attention. Not just a celebration of the best in music and pop culture, the night also gives celebrities and their stylists a chance to have fun, get quirky, and go beyond the traditional red carpet glam.
Britney Spears performing “I’m a Slave 4 U” with a snake in 2001, Lady Gaga’s iconic meat dress in 2010, Lil’ Kim’s head-to-toe lilac look in 1999 — the VMAs are full of unforgettable fashion moments. And this year, a distinct theme seemed to take over the creative minds of the red carpet: Medieval queens, icy-cold princesses, and glam-infused knights off duty. (We’re looking at you, Chappell in Rabanne.)
So, here’s a look at the most standout outfits from the 2024 VMAs red carpet..