MTV Video Music Awards 2022: Best fashion from the red carpet

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MTV Video Music Awards 2022: Best fashion from the red carpet

The red carpet for the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards is currently underway, with stars including Lizzo, Blackpink, Jack Harlow and more stepping out for the big night.

The red carpet for the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards is currently underway, with stars including Lizzo, Blackpink, Jack Harlow and more stepping out for the big night.

Unlike other award ceremonies, the VMAs are where we see a majority of stars really letting loose as a platform to show off their sense of style and personality; typically wearing more fun, sultry, experimental outfits over formal suits and ballgowns. Fashion history has been previously made by stars such as Lil’ Kim, who stepped out in an one-sleeved purple jumpsuit and seashell nipple pastie in 1999 and Lady Gaga in an infamous meat dress in 2010.

This year’s event, held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, will see performances by the likes of Lizzo, Blackpink and Bad Bunny with Nicki Minaj, Harlow and LL Cool J hosting. For keen-eyed celebrity fashion watchers, style darlings including Doja Cat, Harry Styles, Olivia Rodrigo among others who have been nominated for awards this year, could very well shut the “black” carpet down.

This story will be updated throughout the night.

Host LL Cool J went with a tried and true look, opting for an all-black ensemble, beanie, sunglasses and custom ‘Cool J’ knuckle dusters. Credit: Andres Kudacki/AFP/Getty Images

Wearing a custom silver Zigman gown, Chloe Bailey dazzled as she walked – with her intricate bustier and leg slit bringing the drama. Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

In an apparent homage to Lil Kim’s famed 1999 VMAs outfit, Anitta dared to bare with an asymmetrical red corset and an artistic nipple cover. Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

Maneskin’s Ethan Torchio, Victoria De Angelis, Damiano David and Thomas Raggi brought their gender-fluid style to the black carpet, featuring heart-shaped nipple covers, torso-baring sparkling capes and sheer corsets. Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

Sabrina Carpenter choose a sparkling black Moschino gown patterned with rainbow florals and hip cut-outs. Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

That Girl Lay Lay Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Blackpink’s Lisa, Jisoo, Jennie, and Rosé arrived to the carpet wearing four different yet complementary black outfits. Credit: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images

Actor Colton Haynes was impossible to miss in an acid green flared suit, featuring a wrapped blazer, diamond brooch and platform shoes. Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Justina Valentine sparkled on the black carpet in a rainbow bedazzled jumpsuit, paired with matching gloves. Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

Jack Harlow, nominee and host, skipped the standard black suit and chose a chocolate leather ensemble, complete with an unusual high-necked shirt in a similar hue. Credit: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images

Top image: Lizzo (Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)