LOOK: What celebrities wore at the 2024 MTV VMAs red carpet
The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards have arrived, and we’re not just here for the epic performances—we're here for the fashion, too!
The red carpet at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York on Thursday, Sept. 12 (PH time) was a fashionista's dream, with stars like Taylor Swift and Katy Perry' turning heads with their stunning looks. Taylor arrived wearing a tartan plaid high-low corset and high-waist shorts, while Vanguard awardee Katy came in a tattered cropped top and skirt from Who Decides War.
From edgy plaid to wet-look glamour, these celebrities brought their A-game to the VMAs.
Taylor Swift
The multi-awarded singer-songwriter strutted the red carpet wearing an edgy plaid corset with train and high-waisted velvet shorts from Dior. The outfit was accentuated with Stuart Weitzman thigh-high leather boots, leather gloves, and Lorraine Schwartz 30-carat yellow diamond and black jade earrings.
Taylor bagged 12 nominations this year, including the coveted Video of the Year award for Fortnight (feat. Post Malone) and Artist of the Year.
Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter, who bagged six nominations for the 2024 MTV VMA, relived Madonna's moment as she wore a sparkling vintage Bob Mackie gown featuring a daring sweetheart neckline.
ICYDK, this gown was previously worn by Madonna in 1991 for the Oscars.
The Espresso singer channeled bombshell blonde hair in voluminous curls to complete her vintage look.
Katy Perry
Katy Perry made a stunning appearance on the red carpet before receiving the prestigious Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards. She wore a striking outfit from Who Decides War's newly released spring 2025 collection, making a bold statement to commemorate this pivotal moment in her career.
The gown, featuring a white one-shoulder crop top and low-waisted skirt, showcases distressed fabrics, asymmetrical draping, and tattered detailing, evoking a hauntingly beautiful interpretation of "Victorian-era fashion."
The Teenage Dream singer also accessorized her look with a metal armpiece, and her hair was in a wet grunge look.
Shawn Mendes
The Canadian singer-songwriter rocked this year's VMA, looking dapper in a simple all-black outfit. During the show, he debuted a new song, Nobody Knows, from his upcoming album Shawn.
Halle Bailey
Halle Bailey looked absolutely stunning at the 2024 MTV VMAs in a gorgeous red strapless dress adorned with beautiful beads. She complemented her outfit with a pair of stylish Jimmy Choo sandals, creating a truly captivating and elegant look as she showcased the gown's structural pointed bust and asymmetrical cutouts.
BLACKPINK's Lisa
BLACKPINK's Lisa made an impressive appearance in an elegant, ivory-colored hooded gown.
The eye-catching ensemble, a unique Mugler design, showcased a fitted bodice with a striking sculptural neckline, a flowing waistline, and a seamless hood that gracefully extended into long sleeves.
To elevate her look, Lisa complemented the gown with a lavish gold Bulgari Serpenti necklace.
Camila Cabello
Camila Cabello made a striking choice with a gothic-inspired black Tony Ward Couture lace gown featuring intricate embroidery and sheer panels that exuded elegance.
The gown boasted a plunging neckline and layered lace details, creating an ethereal and romantic look. A bold statement choker and a dramatic veil completed the ensemble, adding a high-fashion touch to her dark and glamorous outfit.
Paris Hilton
American media personality and businesswoman Paris Hilton made a striking statement in a custom-designed, bedazzled chainmail dress by Celia Kritharioti. The distressed dress featured intricate crystallized detailing, and Hilton paired it with a coordinating box clutch and pumps.
Her look was further accentuated by a bejeweled choker and wet look hair, which creates a sophisticated and edgy style.
Megan Thee Stallion
Megan Thee Stallion served as host for this year's MTV VMAs.
Prior to her hosting stint, Megan rocked the runway in a striking black semi-sheer mermaid gown with a dramatic and elegant skirt. She complemented her outfit with a bold and captivating big black ring, adding a touch of sophistication to her ensemble.
Tyla
Tyla made her MTV VMAs debut strikingly beautiful!
The Water singer's outfit revolved around a vibrant, strapless chartreuse minidress from Area's latest collection, unveiled at New York Fashion Week.
The dress featured intricate layers of floor-grazing fringe cascading from the sides, adding an extra dimension of movement and energy.
She paired the dress with strappy salmon pink heels and a bold turquoise collar necklace, creating a vivid and eye-catching ensemble.
She is up for two nominations this year: Best Afrobeats Song and Best R&B Song for her hit song, Water.