From Lil Nas X’s purple Versace number to Kourtney Kardashian’s leather number, here are the most outstanding looks at the year’s Video Music Awards

Musicians and celebrities take to the red carpet to celebrate the year’s Video Music Awards. We can always expect vibrant outfits to go with the colourful personalities of the music and entertainment industry. Here are some of our favourite red carpet looks this year.

Lil Nas X

In a purple Atelier Versace off-shoulder top with matching pants, the train on the rapper’s embellished ensemble brings drama to the event.

Megan Fox

Walking the red carpet with Machine Gun Kelly, Megan Fox looked practically nude in her sheer Mugler dress and matching heels.

Kourtney Kardashian

With new love interest Travis Barker in tow, Kourtney Kardashian brought a bit of rock ‘n roll edge to the red carpet with her off-shoulder leather dress by Olivier Theyskens.

Camila Cabello

Wrapped in a giant bow, Camila Cabello showed off her feminine side with a pink and red satin dress.

Billie Eilish

Keeping it low-key, Billie Eilish dressed in head-to-toe black for the occasion.

Rita Ora

Wearing long gloves and thigh-high boots, Rita Ora walked the red carpet in a black Vera Wang ensemble.

Ciara

Ciara arrived on the red carpet in a lace creation by Tom Ford. The singer paired her look with a sleek hairdo and minimal makeup.

Billy Porter

Red carpet darling Billy Porter brought drama and a lot of shine to the VMA this year in a silver jacket and trousers with matching platform boots.

Paris Hilton

And finally, our favourite heiress shines on the red carpet in a figure-hugging silver mini dress with bold shoulders.

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