by: Zameenah Mckoy
This year’s MTV Video Music Awards, popularly known as the VMAs, recently took place Tuesday, September 12th in Newark, New Jersey. Although the night was a celebration of music, fashion took center stage for the night. Designers Vera Wang, Dolce and Gabbana, and Versace, among others, created some of the most mesmerizing, creative looks of the night.
Keep scrolling to find out what styles your favorite artists flaunted on the pink carpet.
Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj, who took home the award for Best Hip-Hip Song for “Super Freaky Girl,” wore a dazzling pink ensemble designed by Dolce and Gabbana. The look consists of a bubblegum pink corset paired with a lace mermaid skirt and bridal veil with lace trimming. Minaj wore a pearl bracelet, silver bangle, and silver earrings to compliment the Barbie-inspired look and glam.
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Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter, who performed during the VMA Pre-Show, wore an angelic custom Vera Wang gown. Her look is a compilation of a draped Italian tulle dress on top of a crystal-encrusted bustier bodysuit. For the final touch, Carpenter opted for uncomplicated silver jewelry and elevated her appearance with Jimmy Choo platform heels in a champagne hue.
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Cardi B
Cardi B, nominated in the Best Hip-Hip Song category for “Tomorrow 2” collaboration with fellow rapper GloRilla, wore a stunning custom Dilara Findikoglu gown. The designer stated on Instagram that the dress was “made of thousands of hair clips.” Kollin Carter, the stylist, incorporated matching bracelet cuffs also crafted from hair clips. Her sleek middle part hair further elevated the look and forced the attention to fixate on this exclusive silver gown.
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Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez, nominated for Best Collaboration, Best Afrobeats, and Song of the Year for "Calm Down" collaboration with Rema, wore an astonishing gown designed by Oscar De La Renta. The dress, a fiery red masterpiece, exaggerated a high slit and vine-like floral halter design. Gomez topped off the look with matching strappy red heels and silver floral jewelry, adding a touch of sophistication to her ensemble.
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Shakira
Shakira, honored with the Video Vanguard award, graced the pink carpet wearing a Versace gown. The mesmerizing gold gown, which somehow creates an illusion of liquid motion, is sheath-style and features strappy side cutouts. She wore Piferi platform heels and a mixture of gold and silver rings to echo the reflective allure of the gown.
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