Here’s our breakdown of the most striking looks from this year’s VMAs, according to VoirFashion:

Lisa From BLACKPINK: Nude Elegance In Custom Mugler

Lisa stole the show in a custom Mugler corset gown from the Spring/Summer 2025 collection by Cadwallader. This “naked” nude, hooded dress was nothing short of fabulous, combining Mugler’s signature avant-garde sensibility with Lisa’s edgy yet elegant aura. The intricate embroidery added a touch of high fashion that elevated her look to new heights.

Camila Cabello: Gothic Goddess

Camila’s transformation from blonde to dark brunette was nothing short of magical, thanks to the expert hands of hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos. Channeling a dramatic “espresso martini” vibe, she stunned in a gothic, electric Tony Ward Couture dress from the latest SS 2024 collection. The black, cross-chain accents, styled by Katie Qian, added an extra layer of intrigue to her already striking presence.

Megan Thee Stallion’s Glamorously Hot Girl Summer

As the host of the night, Megan Thee Stallion brought the ultimate dark queen energy to the red carpet. She wowed in a custom corseted mermaid gown with an exaggerated taffeta train by Nicole + Felicia Couture. The structured bodice, complete with intricate boning, accentuated her hourglass figure, while her glamorous Lorraine Schwartz jewelry added the perfect finishing touch. Hot Girl Summer has never looked so glamorous!

Halle Bailey: Red Carpet Radiance In Sparkling Scarlet

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Halle Bailey was the epitome of “lady in red” in a breathtaking, hand-beaded signature dress by Sophie Couture. The fiery red hue perfectly complemented her slicked-back braided hair, giving her an effortlessly chic and radiant look. Halle’s appearance was a masterclass in how to blend sophistication with personal style.

Anitta: A Twisted Bridal Fantasy

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Anitta embraced a bridal-inspired, all-white aesthetic with a sultry twist, courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana. The Brazilian sensation walked the carpet in a lingerie-style dress, complete with a matching sheer veil. Styled by Al herself, the look was immaculate and impossible to miss—a bold yet elegant choice that certainly made her stand out.

Tinashe: Grunge Muse In Rick Owens

Tinashe channeled a grunge-inspired vibe in a Rick Owens ensemble. Her torn, asymmetrical top paired with a matching skirt gave off a raw, rebellious energy. She completed the look with long blonde braids, adding a sleek, feminine touch to the overall edgy aesthetic. Effortlessly cool and undeniably chic.

Muni Long: Royal Renaissance Revival

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Muni Long, the R&B songstress with a voice as smooth as velvet, stepped onto the VMAs red carpet like a queen in her dramatic purple ensemble. Playing off her hit lyric, “Twin, where have you been?” from “Made for Me,” she was undeniably in the right place, turning heads in a Savage x Fenty lingerie set, elevated with Alexis Bittar accessories and a stunning parure from Pacharee. Her look, styled by Hannai Sasksson, was the perfect balance of regal and daring, complementing her suave R&B presence.

Katy Perry: Galactic Glamour

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Katy Perry stepped out in a “Vanguardians of the Galaxy” look, blending sci-fi chic with avant- garde fashion. Her distressed, futuristic dress from Who Decides War’s Spring 2025 collection had an ethereal, otherworldly feel. The wet, wavy hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Jesus Guerrero completed the look, making Katy’s appearance one to remember.

From classic elegance to avant-garde risks, the 2024 VMAs showcased the fashion-forward sensibilities of music’s biggest stars. These are the looks that stood out the most for us at VoirFashion, setting the tone for next season’s biggest trends.

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2019 was Lizzo’s year. Her breakthrough album “Cuz I Love You” received widespread critical acclaim, making her synonymous with effortless confidence and composure. Establishing her as one of the most refreshing voices in the industry, it serves as somewhat of a manifesto of self-love and diverse representation.

True to form, Lizzo shined bright in the AMA’s. Apart from her passionate performance on stage, her costume Valentino orange ruffle dress caught everyone’s attention and gained viral status, largely thanks to her Valentino Garavani VSLING toybag, which more than anything seemed to have been created for the excellent memes that followed. Making the top of every best-dressed list from that night, Lizzo looked absolutely radiant.

While Lizzo’s body-positive attitude is largely received with love and reverberated by fans, representation and its celebration have only recently made centre stage in Hollywood. Even today, talented and successful entertainers larger than a size 0 admit to being systematically ignored by big name designers, who are simply not interested in dressing them for red carpet events.

Possibly the most infamous wardrobe-snob involved comedian Leslie Jones, whom in 2016 was set to make her Hollywood red carpet debut at the Ghostbusters remake premiere. After no designers agreed to dress her, Jones took to Twitter to ask for help. Designer Christian Siriano reached out, and eventually created an old Hollywood style red gown for her, in which she looked confident and elegant.

Following the incident, Siriano expressed his thoughts on the issue through twitter, calling out the industry’s bias against diverse body types:

“It shouldn’t be exceptional to work with brilliant people just because they’re not sample size. Congrats aren’t in order, a change is.”

In the July 2014 issue of Redbook, Hollywood darling Melissa McCarthy said she struggles to find designers willing to dress her for red carpet events, even after becoming one of the highest earning actors in the business. Taking matters to her own hands, McCarthy established her very own namesake clothing line, catering to sizes 2-28. In the 2016 Ghostbusters press tour, she exclusively wore her own vibrant and playful designs.

Other stars whose professional success and achievements were disregarded as they sought to collaborate with designers are Golden Globe winner Octavia Spencer, model Ashley Graham, and actors Dascha Polanco, Rachel Bloom and Christina Hendricks. All of which received negative answers from designers refusing to work with them, even as award nominees, simply because they were not sample size. This seems quite odd, considering that dresses for these events very often are costume made, or at least tailored.

Whether this occurs due to creative visions limited to sizes 0-2, or good ol’ institutional bias against women who don’t conform to classic body image ideals – this is not a good look for the industry. Stepping into a new decade, I hope the vision of Lizzo effortlessly strutting in a custom couture dress, exuding all the confidence in the world, will inspire designers to be allies to talented women and make them feel beautiful and confident in their own skin. The fashion industry must quickly acknowledge the value of diversity and body positivity, as there can be no better PR for brands than creating breathtaking looks for successful women, whose charisma and stage presence can fill up a whole room, rather than a size 0.

Words by Maya Avram

Graphics by Séverine Denis-Lessard

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