The Hottest Looks From the 2021 VMAs

The MTV Video Music Awards are always jam-packed with performances, and that was no different at the 2021 show on September 12. However, our favorite A-listers also turned heads on the red carpet. Stars like Lil Nas X, Shawn Mendes, Doja Cat, and plenty more all stepped out in incredible outfits that fans will likely remember for years to come.

2021 host Doja Cat turned heads when she hit the red carpet at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn wearing a strapless black corset with a dark purple wrap draped around her body. She paired the 'fit with towering red pumps and matching thigh-high, red latex socks. The “Say So” hitmaker also accessorized with a stone necklace and several silver rings, as she pulled her curly tresses back into a half up/half down style. 

Here, Lil Nas X arrives on the red carpet at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards. He stunned in a sparkly purple pantsuit which featured an asymmetrical top, a cape, and matching purple boots. Scroll through the gallery for more snaps from the glamorous evening!

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly arrive at the MTV Video Music Awards at Barclays Center. The PDA-happy couple looked super loved up as they held hands on the red carpet.

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Megan Fox arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards in a Mugler Spring 2021 sheer dress. The glittering gown left little to the imagination, as she paired the ‘fit with towering, gold pumps.

Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian arrive at the MTV Video Music Awards. The reality star donned a black leather dress, while her beau opted for a black suit jacket and studded pants.

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Olivia Rodrigo stunned in a strapless Atelier Versace Spring 2001 Couture gown on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards. The ‘Driver’s License’ singer paired her pink and orange gown with pink drop earrings. 

Camila Cabello rocks a pink and red Alexis Mabille Fall 2021 Couture gown on the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet. She paired her strapless gown, which featured a large bow, with pink eyeshadow.

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Doja Cat rocks a black corset and towering red pumps on the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet. She also accessorized with a stone necklace and silver rings.

Kacey Musgraves arrives on the MTV Video Music Awards. She rocked a purple Valentino Fall 2021 Haute Couture look with red leather gloves.

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Paris Hilton glittered in a silver dress at the MTV Video Music Awards. Her gown featured long sleeves and oversized shoulder pads. 

Shawn Mendes arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards. He opted for a baggy white suit jacket and matching pants.

Normani arrives on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards in a barely-there white outfit. She paired the long-sleeved ensemble with white pumps.

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Saweetie looked glam in a silver gown as she hit the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards. Her dress featured a plunging neckline and thigh-high slit.

Madison Beer stunned on the red carpet in a blush pink dress at the MTV Video Music Awards. She paired the silky dress, which featured a high slit, with silver pumps.

Kim Petras stepped out at the MTV Video Music Awards in a very unique ensemble. She paired a floral gown with black leather pants and a latex face mask.

Katarina Deme and The Kid Laroi stun on the red carpet at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards. They both opted for all-black ensembles.

Tinashe stuns in a black crop top at the MTV Video Music Awards. She paired the top with beige leather pants and black pumps.

Jack Harlow opted for a green leather suit at the MTV Video Music Awards. He wore a black turtleneck underneath and black boots.

Lil Huddy on the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet. The TikTok star donned black leather pants with a black jean jacket.

Dove Cameron rocks a crop top and gloves on the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet. 

Red carpet host Nessa Diab stunned at the MTV Video Music Awards. She rocked a black gown with matching black pumps.

Red carpet host Jamila Mustafa arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards at Barclays Center in New York. She stunned in leather pants and a multicolored strapless top.

Jersey Shore is in the house! Vinny Guadagnino gave the cameras A LOOK when he arrived to the  MTV Video Music Awards in New York. He kept his look casual, yet cool, with a simple black button-down shirt and white kicks. 

You got a love a date night. Avril Lavigne arrived on the arm of her beau, Mod Sun, to the MTV Video Music Awards in New York wearing an AREA Pre-Fall 2021 pink tartan suit. Can they make their love any more obvious? Maybe not, but they do dress to impress, don’t they?

This article originally appeared on Hollywood Life and is syndicated by Cheapism.