The Best Style Moments at the 2024 MTV VMAs

Mar. 15, 2025

Taylor Swift, Megan Thee Stallion and Sabrina Carpenter.Photo:Gilbert Flores/Billboard via Getty; Doug Peters/PA Images via Getty

Gilbert Flores/Billboard via Getty; Doug Peters/PA Images via Getty

HostMegan Thee Stallionmade a statement with her first of what she promised would beroughly “500” outfit changes throughout the nightand Taylor Swift put a sexy spin on plaid.

Other stars brought their style A-game to the UBS Arena in New York, including performersChappell RoanandSabrina Carpenter, who set the tone with their dramatic (and very different) red carpet looks. Anitta, who looked ready to say “I do” in a bridal-inspired number, while Halsey, who wore a Versace gownoriginally designed for Elizabeth Hurley almost 30 years ago.

And did we mentionLenny Kravitzwas shirtless?

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Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Kevin Mazur/Getty

02of 18Megan Thee StallionMegan Thee Stallion.Kevin Mazur/Getty"giving a little dark, feminine energy"in a black Nicole + Felicia gown.

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Megan Thee Stallion

Megan Thee Stallion.Kevin Mazur/Getty

“giving a little dark, feminine energy"in a black Nicole + Felicia gown.

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Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter.Kevin Mazur/Getty

04of 18Chappell RoanChappell Roan.Kevin Mazur/Gettyin Y/Project andcarrying a sword.

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Chappell Roan

Chappell Roan.Kevin Mazur/Getty

in Y/Project andcarrying a sword.

05of 18Lenny KravitzLenny Kravitz.Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstockin a black leather look.

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Lenny Kravitz

Lenny Kravitz.Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock

Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock

in a black leather look.

06of 18Coco JonesCoco Jones.Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstockin Lever Couture and Jared Atelier jewelry.

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Coco Jones

Coco Jones.Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock

in Lever Couture and Jared Atelier jewelry.

07of 18AnittaAnitta.Jamie McCarthy/WireImagemanifesting her desired relationship statusin custom Dolce & Gabbana.

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Anitta

Anitta.Jamie McCarthy/WireImage

Jamie McCarthy/WireImage

manifesting her desired relationship statusin custom Dolce & Gabbana.

08of 18HalseyHalsey.Jeff Kravitz/Gettyin a vintage Versace gown and Graziela earrings.

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Halsey

Halsey.Jeff Kravitz/Getty

Jeff Kravitz/Getty

in a vintage Versace gown and Graziela earrings.

09of 18Danna PaolaDanna Paola.Noam Galai/Gettyin a black leather corset top with a yellow jacket.

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Danna Paola

Danna Paola.Noam Galai/Getty

Noam Galai/Getty

in a black leather corset top with a yellow jacket.

10of 18Cyndi LauperCyndi Lauper.Kevin Mazur/Gettyin a black-and-white suit and Alexia Bittar jewelry.

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Cyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper.Kevin Mazur/Getty

in a black-and-white suit and Alexia Bittar jewelry.

11of 18Tate McRaeTate McRae.Noam Galai/Gettychannels Britney Spearsin a see-through Roberto Cavalli mini andMaison Ernest “Plaisir” heels.

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Tate McRae

Tate McRae.Noam Galai/Getty

channels Britney Spearsin a see-through Roberto Cavalli mini andMaison Ernest “Plaisir” heels.

12of 18GloRillaGloRilla.Noam Galai/Gettyin a silver set.

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GloRilla

GloRilla.Noam Galai/Getty

in a silver set.

13of 18Suki WaterhouseSuki Waterhouse.Dimitrios Kambouris/Gettyin a silk Dolce & Gabbana dress with a feather bolero and satin heels.

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Suki Waterhouse

Suki Waterhouse.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

in a silk Dolce & Gabbana dress with a feather bolero and satin heels.

14of 18Addison RaeAddison Rae.Kevin Mazur/Getty"a little bit Madonna"in a Miss Claire Sullivan custom design.

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Addison Rae

Addison Rae.Kevin Mazur/Getty

“a little bit Madonna"in a Miss Claire Sullivan custom design.

15of 18TylaTyla.Dimitrios Kambouris/Gettyinan Area dress, Rene Caovilla “Irina” sandals, Saule earrings, Fabergé rings and an Alexis Bittar necklace.

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Tyla

Tyla.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

inan Area dress, Rene Caovilla “Irina” sandals, Saule earrings, Fabergé rings and an Alexis Bittar necklace.

16of 18Halle BaileyHalle Bailey.Jamie McCarthy/WireImagein Sophie Couture and Pandora Jewelry, including anOrganically Shaped Open Bangle,Sparkling Row Eternity Ring,Timeless Pavé Single-row Ring,a gold ear cuff and custom earrings.

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Halle Bailey

Halle Bailey.Jamie McCarthy/WireImage

in Sophie Couture and Pandora Jewelry, including anOrganically Shaped Open Bangle,Sparkling Row Eternity Ring,Timeless Pavé Single-row Ring,a gold ear cuff and custom earrings.

17of 18Nicole “Snooki” PolizziNicole “Snooki” Polizzi.Dimitrios Kambouris/Gettyin a leopard print mini dressà la 2011.

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Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi

Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

in a leopard print mini dressà la 2011.

18of 18Lil Nas XLil Nas X.Dimitrios Kambouris/Gettylooks futuristic in a two-tone set.

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Lil Nas X

Lil Nas X.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

looks futuristic in a two-tone set.

source: people.com