S Poddar
The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards descended on to UBS Arena in New York City, pulling together the greatest names in music for one night in a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and stand-out performances. However, the night was as much about whom the coveted Moon Person trophies went to, as it was about who charmed with the most daring fashion statement on the red carpet.
Streaming on platforms such as Hulu+, Philo, DirecTV Stream, Sling, and fuboTV, this year’s VMAs were a treat for both music and fashion aficionados. Everyone got a chance to express their style in unforgettable looks, from rock legends to pop stars.
As expected, the red carpet was one of the most exciting parts of the night, as the stars used fashion to tell a story as much as their music. Here are some of the best-dressed stars at the 2024 VMAs.
Halsey is known for her bold fashion choices, and this year’s VMAs proved no exception. The singer assumed a look that combines edgy aspects with otherworldly elements, full of her signature style. Stood out in a gown that balanced powerful colors with sleek design, Halsey sure championed one of the chicest looks of the night. Merging edgy and proper at once, it earned her a spot among the most suitably dressed stars of the night.
Over the years, pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter has gone through quite the fashion evolution, and her VMAs look proved that the journey was not stopping for her. She came to shine bright in a sparkling metallic outfit—a highlight, really, of how effortless chic and modern it was. Sparkling fabric in a sleek silhouette matched perfectly to embody her confident vibe, making her stand out on the carpet.
Always one to surprise and excite with her fashion choices, Doja Cat used the occasion of the VMAs to strut about in another striking look. This year, her get-up perfectly sloshed together avant-garde and high fashion, synthesizing a froth of the most unlikely bits and pieces. It paid off as she became one of the most talked-about stars of the night, not just for her musical skills but for her edgy fashion sense.
Billie Eilish Billie Eilish, always known by her oversized and traditionally androgynous style, was, of course, loyal to her roots but did not forget to bring spotless novelty to her VMA look. The dark, moody ensemble Billie opted for on the night really did play up both texture and volume, creating an unmistakably rebellious yet high-fashion look. Actually, the whole look described the following: her developing style and artistic self, not forgetting that Billie is unstoppable in music as well as fashion.
Olivia Rodrigo The pop powerhouse Olivia Rodrigo also made noise on the red carpet in a sophisticated yet young ensemble that really brought her evolvement full circle as an artist and style queen. Wearing a classy yet playful design, her look was chic and fun at the same time, just like how she perfectly portrays her status as one of the most promising young stars in pop music.
Not only did Olivia impress the fashion critics, but she undoubtedly won a spot among the night’s best-dressed ones.
Lil Nas X
No stranger to making headlines for his fashion choices, Lil Nas X continued to push the envelope in a daringly experimental look for this year’s 2024 VMAs: high fashion mixed with pop culture references-a real flamboyant yet edgy look.
Such defiance of fears by the rapper towards fashion has made his appearance in favor of becoming the staple of his public persona, with little done to his reputation as one of the most daring dressers within the industry.
Cardi B
She showed up on the red carpet in her usual flair, donning an extravagant ensemble that was nothing short of show-stopping. Just like the in-your-face, unapologetic fashion she’s known for, every detail and cut was crazy dramatic and ridiculously gorgeous, defining her as one of the night’s major stars. Her red carpet look was as vibrant and energetic as her personality, embodying the very essence of the VMAs spirit.
Shakira Always a favorite on the red carpet, Shakira shone once more with an elegant and sleek outfit at this year’s VMAs. Her total look represented a revolutionary touch to old-Hollywood glamour, with both a fresh and modern classic at the same time. Then there was Shakira, who definitely knows how to step out with style and grace, proving once again just why she remains the favorite of those who love music and fashion. As the night progressed, one thing became evident: the VMAs are still not just a performance celebrating the year’s best in music, but also at that juncture where fashion and pop culture combine in an enormous, electric coalition. From the edgy elegance of Halsey to the sparkly confidence of Sabrina Carpenter, the 2024 MTV VMAs told stories of how music and fashion keep inspiring and influencing each other. But while the performances and awards themselves were the big centerpieces of the night, the red carpet moments simply added an extra layer of excitement, and reminded everyone why the VMAs have become such a highly anticipated event in both the music and fashion worlds.
