Whether it was provocative at the time or remains one of the most shocking outfits to date, a celebrity’s fashion look from the MTV Video Music Awards is pop culture history
Here are 32 of the wildest fashion from the MTV VMAs:
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Nicki Minaj wore this Harajuku-inspired outfit by Amato Couture at the 2011 MTV VMAs.
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Jennifer Lopez wore this Sean John bandana, crop top, and pants to the 2000 MTV VMAs.
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Katy Perry accepted an award wearing this cube hat and matching dress by Atelier Versace at the 2011 MTV VMAs.
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Lil Nas X wore this lavender suit-dress designed by Atelier Versace for the 2021 MTV VMAs red carpet.
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Miley Cyrus performed in a bear leotard with a giant foam finger…
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…and then stripped down to this latex two-piece outfit by Dolce & Gabbana at the 2013 MTV VMAs.
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Doja Cat wore this chair hat ensemble from the Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood SS2019 collection at the 2021 MTV VMAs.
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…and she wore this worm-like structured midi dress…
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…and she also wore these clawed shoes from Italian designer Avavav after the 2021 MTV VMAs.
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Rose McGowan wore this see-through chainmail dress by Maja Hanson at the 1998 MTV VMAs.
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Madonna channeled Marie Antoinette in this dress originally designed by James Acheson for the movie Dangerous Liaisons at the 1990 MTV VMAs.
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Lady Gaga wore a Valentino catsuit, MaisonMet mask, and a silver Candice Cuco jacket to accept the Tricon Award at the 2020 MTV VMAs.
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Gwen Stefani wore this blue bikini top and fuzzy pants at the 1998 MTV VMAs.
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Kesha wore this garbage bag dress by Michael Cinco at the 2010 MTV VMAs.
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Lady Gaga accepted the award for “Best New Artist” in this red lace ensemble by Alexander McQueen at the 2009 MTV VMAs.
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Amber Rose wore this naked chain dress by Laurel DeWitt at the 2014 MTV VMAs.
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Kim Kardashian wore this vintage black dress by John Galliano at the 2016 MTV VMAs.
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Pink wore this custom-made fit with jacket and cut-out jeans by Misa Hylton at the 2000 MTV VMAs.
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Bebe Rexha wore this black leather dress by The Uncommonist at the 2023 MTV VMAs.
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Lil’ Kim wore this candy red ensemble to the 2000 MTV VMAs.
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Macy Gray wore this over-the-top billboard dress by Ambrose to the 2001 MTV VMAs.
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Megan Fox wore this sheer Mugler dress to the 2021 MTV VMAs.
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Lady Gaga first wore this outfit by Mia Gyzander, and then…
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…she changed into a custom-made seashell bikini by Perry Meek at the 2013 MTV VMAs.
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Busta Rhymes apparently designed this outfit himself for the 1997 MTV VMAs.
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Saweetie wore this bone dress by Area for the 2023 MTV VMAs.
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Veronica Vega wore this chainlink top with a skirt made of dollar bills designed by Kota Okuda for the 2019 MTV VMAs.
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Lenny Kravitz wore this barely-there, shredded jean shirt with wings to the 2004 MTV VMAs.
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Rebel Wilson wore this provocative t-shirt alongside The Wanted at the 2012 MTV VMAs.
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Miley Cryus wore these strategically placed candy-colored polka dots at the 2015 MTV VMAs.
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Lil’ Kim wore a purple jumpsuit with a seashell pasty by Misa Hylton at the 1999 MTV VMAs.
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Lady Gaga wore a dress and matching boots made out of meat by Franc Fernandez at the 2010 MTV VMAs.
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