THE VMAs red carpet is known for daring fashion – and celebrities didn’t disappoint.
Stars like Taylor Swift, Teyana Taylor, Charli xcx, and Bebe Rexha lit the carpet on fire with skin-bearing outfits.
Taylor Swift, who is set to accept the inaugural Artist Director Honors award, wore a slinky Tamara Ralph gown.
The pop star paired a sparkly silver skirt with a form-fitting black bodice and mesh side cutouts.
She also showed off her new collarbone length haircut with long, cascading earrings.
Presenter Charli xcx stepped out in an all-black velvet ensemble from Saint Laurent with dramatic, billowing sleeves.
The low-rise column skirt and tiny top showed off her toned stomach, an a mesh insert covered her chest.
Other stars kept up the black theme.
One Battle After Another actress Teyana Taylor wore a plunging feathered gown from Zuhair Murad, while Bebe Rexha wore an all-black lace look with over the knee boots.
Lisa from the K-pop group Blackpink turned heads in a form-fitting red gown and a dramatic furry red cape.
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The star is up for four awards tonight and will perform her single SaWaDiKa during the ceremony.
Sombr also kept up the fur theme with an oversized striped jacket over his bare chest.
The pop star accessorized with layered necklaces, black sunglasses, and a bedazzled belt that reads “sex”.
PinkPantheress, who is up for five awards tonight, looked ethereal in tiered Nina Ricci gown.
She paired the burgundy and polka dot dress with light, blushing makeup and a fishtail braid.
Presenter Tyla brought the heat in a blue snakeskin two-piece bra and skirt set from Mowalola.
SNL alum Rachel Dratch wore a structured metallic dress, while sister duo Paris and Nicky Hilton twinned in silver, with presenter Paris rocking tall bedazzled boots and a sparkly mini dress with cut-outs.
Troye Sivan brought the drama in a high-necked Erdem suit with a draped black sash with white feathers.
Singer Normani also went for a metallic look with a large flower embellishment.
Singer Chloe Bailey wore a body-hugging silver dress with intricate beadwork and mirrored embellishments.
The tight bodice on the dress left little to the imagination – including her nipple peeking out the top.
Off Campus star Ella Bright stepped out in a black corseted gown that matched her new dark hair.
Real Housewives star Lisa Rinna debuted a wild new hair look coupled with a white gown with fake nipples.
Singer JoJo paired a black column skirt and bra top for her VMAs appearance.