If I had to describe VMAs fashion in one word, I’d go with rebellious. The MTV Video Music Awards reliably deliver a red carpet worth talking about for months. The 2025 VMAs are no exception, with nominees like Sabrina Carpenter, Ice Spice, and Tate McRae proving that fashion risks are half the fun of music’s buzziest night. If last year’s unforgettable moments—Tyla’s shredded neon dress or Sabrina Carpenter’s crystal-encrusted column gown—set the tone, this year’s looks are rewriting the rules of what it means to go all out.
The VMAs have long been the home of iconic red carpet history, with stars pushing boundaries in ways we rarely see at traditional award shows. Think Pamela Anderson’s furry pink hat in 1999 or Taylor Swift’s hot pants and leather gloves in 2024—these are moments etched in pop culture forever. Ahead, we’re breaking down the standout fashion statements from the 2025 VMAs.
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WHO: Doja Cat
WEAR: Balmain dress; Chopard Haute Joaillerie Collection earrings and rings; Pleaser shoes; Judith Leiber bag
STYLED BY: Brett Alan Nelson
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WHO: Sabrina Carpenter
WEAR: Valentino dress
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WHO: Tate McRae
WEAR: Ludovic de Saint Sernin dress; Stuart Weitzman shoes
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WHO: FKA Twigs
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WHO: Ariana Grande
WEAR: Fendi dress; Jimmy Choo shoes
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WHO: Gabby Windey
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WHO: Katseye
WEAR: Dolce & Gabbana looks
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WHO: Ashlee Simpson
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WHO: Ricky Martin
WEAR: Rahaminov Diamonds necklaces
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