Lil Nas X, Kacey Musgraves, And More Lit Up The VMAs Red Carpet

The MTV Video Music Awards are back, baby, airing live tonight (September 12) from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, which means the red carpet — and the big fits worn by the artists and celebrities who saunter down it — is also back, baby. Plenty of major style was flaunted in a video booth throughout last year's largely remote ceremony, although there’s nothing quite like the feeling of surprise stirred by a well-executed entrance. And stars have had two years to revamp and recharge their wardrobes since Lil Nas X, Lizzo, Taylor Swift, and more sent sartorial shockwaves waves at 2019's show, meaning music's biggest lights are shining brighter than ever. These are our preference looks from the 2021 VMAs.

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  Iann Dior
  
  
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  Kim Ptras
  
  
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  Olivia Rodrigo
  
  
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  Paris Hilton
  
  
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  Kandy Muse and Symone
  
  
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  The Kid Laroi
  
  
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  Camila Cabello
  
  
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  Quen Blackwell
  
  
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  Anitta
  
  
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  Kacey Musgraves
  
  
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  David Lee Roth
  
  
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  Doja Cat
  
  
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  Dove Cameron
  
  
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  Jxdn and Nessa
  
  
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  Shawn Mendes
  
  
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  Lil Nas X
  
  
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  Jack Harlow
  
  
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  Tinashe
  
  
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