21 Of The Most Legendary Looks In VMAs History
If there’s one awards show that has served up more jaw-dropping moments than any other, it’s the MTV Video Music Awards, otherwise known as the VMAs. This is the ceremony that gave us Britney Spears draped in an albino python, Madonna rolling across the stage in virginal white, Lil’ Kim’s single purple pasty and Pamela Anderson’s fluffy top hat.
With this year’s ceremony approaching, we’re primed for more viral on-stage antics: perhaps Sabrina Carpenter on a trapeze, or Olivia Rodrigo performing her sad-girl bangers on roller skates? Leading the nominations is VMA veteran Madonna, who has been paving the way for award-show style since the ’80s. There may be less crimped hair and fewer tutus these days, but with power suits and big shoulders back in style, we wouldn’t be surprised to see a few homages to her early days of fame.
Of course, the red carpet moments have been equally memorable. From Lady Gaga’s meat dress to Katy Perry’s denim homage to Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake, here are 21 era-defining VMA looks that will go down in sartorial history.
