The 2021 MTV Video Music Awards (AKA, the VMAs) are officially underway, which means we've got a whole looooad of celebrity red carpet style coming your way.
Now, for those playing at home, the VMAs is famously one of the boldest and most daring awards shows in the calendar when it comes to fashion. Remember Lady Gaga's meat dress (tbh, who could forget)? That was at the VMAs. Lil Kim's purple nipple sticker situation? Also the VMAs. Oh and how about Miley Cyrus' NSFW leotard? You guessed it: VMAs.
So when the event rolls around each year, it's safe to say that we're expecting some fearless lewks. And, on that note, it's time to take a look at the best-dressed celebrities at this year's VMAs.
VMAs 2021 red carpet: Best dressed celebrities
Camila Cabello is all 'my presence is the present' in this hot pink and ruby red bow look.
VMAs 2021 red carpet: Best dressed celebrities
Megan Fox wears a breathtaking naked dress over a glittery g-string.
VMAs 2021 red carpet: Best dressed celebrities
Doja Cat has ARRIVED and this bodysuit + platform stilettos combo is the definition of fierce. See the star's four other looks from the night here.
VMAs 2021 red carpet: Best dressed celebrities
Lil Nas X knocks it out of the park in this lavender get-up with a glorious train.
VMAs 2021 red carpet: Best dressed celebrities
Paris Hilton is the definition of glitzy in this shimmery as heck mini dress.
VMAs 2021 red carpet: Best dressed celebrities
Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian go for matching all-black looks and we're kinda here for it.
VMAs 2021 red carpet: Best dressed celebrities
Halle Bailey werks it in this next-level cut-out gown.
VMAs 2021 red carpet: Best dressed celebrities
Billie Eilish swaps her statement neon-detailed suits for a new look - this relaxed midi with, what appear to be, platform trainers.
VMAs 2021 red carpet: Best dressed celebrities
Normani turns up the heat in this artsy, barely-there dress with a popped collar and oversized cuffs.
VMAs 2021 red carpet: Best dressed celebrities
Olivia Rodrigo steps out in this stunning raspberry ruched gown.
VMAs 2021 red carpet: Best dressed celebrities
Dixie D'Amelio's black halterneck design features an epic cut-out and leg split.
VMAs 2021 red carpet: Best dressed celebrities
Not gonna lie, imma a HUGE fan of SAINt JHN's baby pink co-ord.
VMAs 2021 red carpet: Best dressed celebrities
Shay Mitchell goes for a statement red print mini.
VMAs 2021 red carpet: Best dressed celebrities
Simone Biles looks absolutely radiant in this elegant one-shoulder number.
VMAs 2021 red carpet: Best dressed celebrities
Ashanti wears ALL of the straps in this bikini-turned-harness dress.
VMAs 2021 red carpet: Best dressed celebrities
Avril Lavigne goes for a hot pink tartan suit with a heart-shaped cut-out revealing an embellished bandeau top.
VMAs 2021 red carpet: Best dressed celebrities
Can we take a second to appreciate Chloe Bailey's futuristic-esque gown?
VMAs 2021 red carpet: Best dressed celebrities
Rita Ora's look is all 'party at the front, billowing dress as the back'.
VMAs 2021 red carpet: Best dressed celebrities
Dove Cameron looks like a vision in this minimalist three-piece set.
VMAs 2021 red carpet: Best dressed celebrities
Tinashe serves major Y2K vibes in this midriff and lace-up low rise leather trousers.
Natasha Harding is the former Fashion Editor (Digital & Print) at Cosmopolitan & Women's Health UK. Working in fashion journalism for just under ten years, she’s covered over 30 international fashion weeks, hundreds of red carpets and religiously scours the runway every season to create the brand’s bi-annual trend report. Joining Cosmopolitan back in Australia, Natasha moved to London a few years ago and is now the resident expert for celebrity style and industry news, fashion features and e-commerce. Follow Natasha on Instagram
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