All the Showstopping VMAs Looks You Need to See
The red carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards was one for the books. While nearly every singer, model, and actress made an appearance at the event, it was a mother-daughter duo who really stood out: Beyoncé and Blue Ivy, of course! While Beyoncé wowed in a feather-festooned Francesco Scognamiglio dress, her mini-me looked adorable in a tutu and sneakers.
Of course, Queen Bey wasn't the only stylish attendee at this year's event, which was held at the famed Madison Square Garden in New York City. Wearing Marc Jacobs, Rita Ora went for a bold combination of leather, lace, and feathers—and her fashion risk definitely paid off. Models also made a strong appearance at the VMAs, including rising-by-the-minute faces like Taylor Hill, Stella Maxwell, Ashley Graham, Hailey Baldwin, Joan Smalls, and more. Read on to see what everyone wore, and let us know your favorite looks in the comments section.
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WHO: Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Carter
WEAR: Francesco Scognamiglio dress and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.
WHO: Rita Ora
WEAR: Marc Jacobs F/W 16 black lace and red feather slip dress with a black motorcycle leather jacket, striped satin knickers, and black platform shoes.
WHO: Kim Kardashian West
WHO: Taylor Hill
WEAR: Moschino dress.
WHO: Ashley Graham
WEAR: Naeem Khan dress; Stuart Weitzman Black Goosebump Nudist Sandals.
WHO: Ariana Grande
WEAR: Harry Kotlar diamond earrings.
WHO: Britney Spears
WHO: Hailey Baldwin
WEAR: Georges Chakra jumpsuit; Lorraine Schwartz diamond hoops; Ofira Jewels signature bands.
WHO: Stella Maxwell
WEAR: Moschino top and pants.
WHO: Nicki Minaj
WEAR: Harry Kotlar diamond cluster earrings; Le Vian diamond ring.
WHO: Heidi Klum
WEAR: Roberto Cavalli dress; Lorraine Schwartz champagne diamond studs, diamond cluster earring, moonstone cocktail ring, and diamond cushion ring.
WHO: Joan Smalls
WEAR: Off White c/o Virgil Abloh F/W 16 leather halter and silk tuxedo pants; Irene Neuwirth one-of-a-kind 18K rose gold green tourmaline and diamond pavè earring; one-of-a-kind rose gold tanzanite and diamond pavè earring; one-of-a-kind 18K rose and yellow gold lightning ridge opal, blue sapphire, and ocean tanzanite rings.
WHO: Hailee Steinfeld
WEAR: Balmain dress.
WHO: Naomi Campbell
WEAR: Brandon Maxwell dress.
WHO: Alicia Keys
WEAR: Just Cavalli dress; Jennifer Fisher necklace.
WHO: Holland Roden
WEAR: Kayat ivory silk crepe jumpsuit and matching full-length cape; Stuart Weitzman Nudist Sandals.
What were your favorite looks from this year’s MTV Video Music Awards? Tell us in the comments below!
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