The MTV VMAs Red Carpet Is the Fashion Fix We've All Been Missing

The 2020 MTV VMAs, hosted by Keke Palmer, is shaping up to be quite an impressive show filled with performances and acceptance speeches – though the show isn’t actually live. There was a very specific plan set in place to make the evening’s event appear to be so seamless, and part of that included the red carpet. A heck of a lot of planning went into the outfits, too, with celebs showing up in everything from little Mugler minidresses to extraordinary, avant-garde Area looks. (Lady Gaga’s outfit didn’t quite beat out her famous meat dress for attention, but it was capped off with her signature sky-high, towering platform shoes.)

We got the rundown on Joey King’s outfit from her stylist, too, which was an instant win for her as soon as she tried it on. Also in attendance? Jaden Smith in the coolest-ever iteration of his vegan leather New Balance sneakers and Bebe Rexha, who brought attention to Black-owned fashion label Lionne Clothing in her vixen-style, formfitting blazer. Scroll through to check out details on everyone’s look, because we know you’ll appreciate the variety of exciting fashion influences here, then be sure to read up on how stylists have been working with their clients to bring looks like this alive during COVID-19.

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Miley Cyrus at the 2020 MTV VMAs

Wearing Mugler.

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Miley Cyrus at the 2020 MTV VMAs

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Miley Cyrus at the 2020 MTV VMAs

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Lady Gaga at the 2020 MTV VMAs

Wearing Area.

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Jaden Smith at the 2020 MTV VMAs

Wearing a colorblock jacket with light-wash jeans and a custom pair of his New Balance vegan leather sneakers.

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Jaden Smith at the 2020 MTV VMAs

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Jaden Smith at the 2020 MTV VMAs

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Joey King at the 2020 MTV VMAs

Wearing Versace.

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Joey King at the 2020 MTV VMAs

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Joey King at the 2020 MTV VMAs

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Sofia Carson at the 2020 MTV VMAs

Wearing a fall 2020 Giambattista Valli Couture dress with Vhernier jewels.

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Sofia Carson at the 2020 MTV VMAs

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Sofia Carson at the 2020 MTV VMAs

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Bella Hadid at the 2020 MTV VMAs

Wearing Nensi Dojaka.

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Bella Hadid at the 2020 MTV VMAs

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Bella Hadid at the 2020 MTV VMAs

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Nicole Richie at the 2020 MTV VMAs

Wearing a spring 2020 Cong Tri dress with Cathy Waterman earrings and Christian Louboutin shoes.

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Nicole Richie at the 2020 MTV VMAs

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Nicole Richie at the 2020 MTV VMAs

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Machine Gun Kelly at the 2020 MTV VMAs

Wearing Berluti.

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Machine Gun Kelly at the 2020 MTV VMAs

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Machine Gun Kelly at the 2020 MTV VMAs

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Keke Palmer at the 2020 MTV VMAs

Wearing Area.

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Keke Palmer at the 2020 MTV VMAs

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Keke Palmer at the 2020 MTV VMAs

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The Weeknd at the 2020 MTV VMAs

Wearing a black-and-red suit with black-and-white brogues.

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The Weeknd at the 2020 MTV VMAs

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Doja Cat at the 2020 MTV VMAs

Wearing a Versace dress with Lorraine Schwartz and Ofira jewels.

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Doja Cat at the 2020 MTV VMAs

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Doja Cat at the 2020 MTV VMAs

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Bebe Rexha at the 2020 MTV VMAs

Wearing Lionne Clothing.

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Bebe Rexha at the 2020 MTV VMAs

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Bebe Rexha at the 2020 MTV VMAs

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Madison Beer at the 2020 MTV VMAs

Wearing a Mugler dress with a Kallati ring and Stuart Weitzman shoes.

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Madison Beer at the 2020 MTV VMAs

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Madison Beer at the 2020 MTV VMAs

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Travis Barker at the 2020 MTV VMAs

Wearing a graphic T-shirt, tartan pants, and Converse sneakers.

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Travis Barker at the 2020 MTV VMAs

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Travis Barker at the 2020 MTV VMAs

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DaBaby at the 2020 MTV VMAs

Wearing a Supreme jacket, Louis Vuitton shorts, a Dolce & Gabbana hat, and Balenciaga sneakers.

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DaBaby at the 2020 MTV VMAs

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Apl.de.ap, Will.i.am, and Taboo at the 2020 MTV VMAs

Coordinating in denim jackets (Taboo’s is from DSquared2), white shorts, tights, and sneakers.

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Apl.de.ap, Will.i.am, and Taboo at the 2020 MTV VMAs

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Maluma at the 2020 MTV VMAs

Wearing Versace.

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Maluma at the 2020 MTV VMAs