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IN PHOTOS: What the stars wore at VMAs 2023

From Olivia Rodrigo's Swarovski crystal-embellished gown to Selena Gomez's romantic scarlet dress, here are some of the best style moments seen on the #VMAs' pink carpet

Published Sep 13, 2023 09:04 am

The brightest stars of the music industry got together to celebrate the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. But before Olivia Rodrigo performed on the stage and Taylor Swift took home nine “Moon man” trophies, all eyes were on its pink carpet as music artists presented their best garbs for the occasion. Below are some of our favorite looks.

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Olivia Rodrigo (Photo by Jason Kemping/Getty Images via AFP)

Olivia Rodrigo

“Guts” singer Olivia Rodrigo donned a handmade gown featuring over 150,000 Swarovski crystals by Paris-based maison Ludovic de Saint Sernin.

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Taylor Swift (Photo from @donatella_versace/Instagram)

Taylor Swift

The night's big winner, Taylor Swift, merged class and contemporary with her black Versace gown adorned with gold buttons presenting the brand's iconic Medusa emblem.

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Selena Gomez (Photo from @oscardelarents/Instagram)

Selena Gomez

Romantic was Selena Gomez in her custom hand-beaded scarlet halter gown with floral tendril skirt by Oscar de la Renta.

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Shakira (Photo from @donatella_versace/Instagram)

Shakira 

Shakira was a true gilded beauty wearing a sultry metallic gown by Versace.

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Nicki Minaj (Photo from @nickiminaj/Instagram)

Nicki Minaj

The bells rang for Nicki Minaj's pink bridal look for the VMAs courtesy of Dolce and Gabbana.

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Tomorrow X Together (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty via AFP)

Tomorrow X Together

South Korean boy band Tomorrow X Together's members Yeonjun, HueningKai, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Soobin were extra dapper in their Dior ensembles.

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Cardi B (Photo from @iamcardib/Instagram)

Cardi B

Hundreds of hair clips were used by Dilara Findikoglu to create Cardi B's armor-like dress.

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Megan Thee Stallion (Photo from @brandonblackwoodnyc/Instagram)

Megan Thee Stallion

Megan Thee Stallion's look was all about the body, thanks to the black sheer garb designed by Brandon Blackwood.

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Doja Cat (Photo from @monsemaison/Instagram)

Doja Cat

Always up for the bizarre and unusual style is Doja Cat. This time, she wowed everyone with her draped hand-knitted spider web gown by New York-based brand Monse.

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Saweetie (Photo from @area/Instagram)

Saweetie

Saweetie wore a pink couture piece straight from New York-based maison Area's fall-winter 2023 collection.

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Stray Kids (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty via AFP)

Stray Kids

Stray Kids' Changbin, I.N, Han, Felix, Lee Know, Seungmin, Hyunjin, and Bang Chan wore coordinating black-and-white looks as they graced the pink carpet of the VMAs.

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