This year’s MTV Video Music Awards, held on September 11th at the UBS Arena in New York, was a star-studded event featuring some of the biggest names in the music industry. The night was electrified with performances from artists like Sabrina Carpenter, Katy Perry, and Eminem, who lit up the stage with their hit songs. Taylor Swift also made history, surpassing Beyoncé as the most-awarded artist in VMA history.
As expected from such a glamorous occasion, the red carpet was filled with stunning looks and high fashion. However, not everyone hit the mark. While many dazzled, a few artists’ outfits missed the mark with viewers. We’ve rounded up some of these bold choices in the gallery below—take a look and decide for yourself!
#1 Katy Perry In Who Decides War
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#2 Addison Rae In Claire Sullivan
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#3 Chet Hanks
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#4 Lenny Kravitz In Yves Saint Laurent
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#5 Chanel West Coast In Alexis Bittar
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#6 GloRilla
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#7 Megan Thee Stallion In Nicole + Felicia
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#8 Anitta In Dolce & Gabbana
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#9 Teddy Swims
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#10 Thalía In Harvey Cenit
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