MTV Video Music Awards 2022: Best fashion from the red carpet The red carpet for the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards is underway, with stars like Lizzo, Blackpink, Jack Harlow and more stepping out for the big night. The red carpet for the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards is underway, with stars like Lizzo, Blackpink, Jack Harlow and more stepping out for the big night. Unlike other award ceremonies, the VMAs are where we see the majority of stars let loose as a platform to showcase their sense of style and personality. usually wearing more fun, sultry, experimental clothes over formal suits and balls. Fashion history has been made in the past by stars like Lil’ Kim, who stepped out in a one-armed purple and pastel seashell jumpsuit in 1999, and Lady Gaga in a famous meat dress in 2010. This year’s event, held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, will see performances from Lizzo, Blackpink and Bad Bunny with Nicki Minaj, Harlow and LL Cool J. For die-hard fashion watchers, style favorites such as Doja Cat, Harry Styles, Olivia Rodrigo, among others who have been nominated for awards this year, could well close the “black” carpet. This story will be updated throughout the night. Lizzo hit the red carpet early and raised the bar, stepping out in a fresh off-the-runway Jean Paul Gaultier couture creation. Credit: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Singer Conan Gray was a vision in white, wearing a whimsical Harris Reed ensemble with a train and lace jacket. Credit: Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images Sofia Carson was the picture of elegance in a black hooded column with off-the-shoulder puffed sleeves. Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Wearing a custom silver Zigman dress, Chloe Bailey dazzled as she walked – with the intricate bustier and leg slit bringing the drama. Credit: Dimitrios Kampouris/Getty Images Tate McRae Credit: Dimitrios Kamboris/Getty Images Bob the Drag Queen wore a gray plaid blazer, matching vest and white voluminous skirt. Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Maneskin’s Ethan Torchio, Victoria De Angelis, Damiano David and Thomas Raggi brought their gender-fluid style to the black carpet, with heart-shaped nipple covers, shimmering capes and see-through corsets. Credit: Dimitrios Kampouris/Getty Images Sabrina Carpenter chose a shimmering black Moschino dress with a rainbow flower pattern and cut-outs at the hips. Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Singer Dove Cameron was a study in contrast in her strapless gown, which combined floral and leather fetish elements — and a black choker to top it all off. Credit: Andres Kudacki/AFP/Getty Images All eyes were on singer Samy Hawk in his graffiti-inspired leather jacket and bright green hat. Credit: Catherine Powell/Getty Images Bright greens were popular on the VMAs carpet, with rapper Latto wearing a neon-hued lace-up mini dress. Credit: Dimitrios Kampouris/Getty Images Host LL Cool J went for a tried and true look, opting for an all-black ensemble, sunglasses and custom ‘Cool J’ dusters. Credit: Andres Kudacki/AFP/Getty Images In an obvious homage to Lil Kim’s famous 1999 VMAs outfit, Anitta dared to bare in an asymmetrical red corset and an artistic nipple cover. Credit: Dimitrios Kampouris/Getty Images Always elevating menswear, J Balvin’s ivory take on the suit featured wide-leg trousers and a double-breasted jacket. Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP A sculptural quilted dress worn by Chloe Fineman was one of the more experimental looks of the night, trimmed in coral and accessorized with a metallic micro bag. Credit: Dimitrios Kampouris/Getty Images Actor Colton Haynes was impossible to miss in an acid green jumpsuit, complete with a wrap blazer, diamond pin and platform shoes. Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Candidate and host Jack Harlow ditched the standard black suit and opted for a chocolate leather ensemble, with an unusual high neck shirt in a similar shade. Credit: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Top Image: Lil Nas X (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
