If there’s a place for celebs to make a fashion statement, it’s the MTV VMAs red carpet.
After all, the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet has seen celebrities rock some of the most unforgettable looks—from edible dresses to barely-there ensembles. And with the 2024 VMAs quickly approaching, it is only fitting to reminisce on the most iconic looks to grace the award show.
For instance, it is hard to forget the moment Lady Gaga stepped onto the carpet in 2010 covered head to toe in raw beef. From her dress down to her beef boots and matching hat, this mouth-watering outfit was one for the books. And then, of course, there was Nicki Minaj’s youthful outfit the following year. At the 2011 awards, the “Starships” rapper took inspiration from her favorite childhood companions and lined her legs with stuffed animal remnants.
If one thing is constant at the VMAs, it’s that celebs will not miss the opportunity to make a statement with their bold attire. Dating back to the first ever VMAs in 1984, Madonna stunned in her iconic white-hot dress, lace gloves and belt that flashed the words “BOY TOY.” As if that wasn’t fashion-forward enough, Lil’ Kim took to the carpet in 1998 with a perfectly color-coordinated lilac outfit, covering her chest with a sequined nipple cover to match her risqué jumpsuit.
