The truth is that no matter your stance on fashion, the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet is really an event that shouldn't be missed. This isn't the Oscars we're talking about. It's not the Grammys. It's not the Emmys. There is absolutely no award show like the VMAs, and the world knows it. And that's why pretty much everyone watches from beginning to end, no matter what. Will Kanye show up? What will Taylor Swift be wearing? Will Sia be wearing a crazy wig? Will Lady Gaga wear a costume made of meat? There's no telling who will attend, who will wear what, and what drama will go down during this award show, and that's what makes it so great. It's not pretentious; it's just fun.
With 2016 being a year filled with Kanye and Kim versus Taylor drama and enough Justin Bieber stories to thoroughly confuse us all about his dating life for the next three years or so, this year's VMAs are sure to impress in terms of celebrity appearances and, inevitably, celebrity fashion. Between Rihanna being awarded the Vanguard Award and performances from celebs like Ariana Grande, this year's VMAs fashion is going to be one to remember.
Cassie
So this no shirt + blazer thing seems to be a trend, yes?
Ansel Elgort
Edward Scissorhands? Or something?
Naomi Campbell
Gorgeous, as always.
Sean Diddy Combs
Accessories are important.
Rita Ora
There is a lot going on here.
Alessia Cara
Simple & stunning.
Kim & Kanye
Are Kim and Kanye becoming... minimalists?
Ariana Grande
Crop tops FTW.
Tinashe
Va-va-voom.
Halsey
The jumpsuit is really having a moment.
Snooki & JWoww
Still BFFs after all this time!
Joan Smalls
The '70s are back.
Hailee Steinfeld
This is the definition of a chic mini dress.
Nick Jonas
A statement jacket if I've ever seen one.
Nick Cannon
An all-white look is always in style, right?
Heidi Klum
But does she age? *Thinking emoji*
Future
Love a polka dot blazer.
Nicki Minaj
Such a gorgeous color on her.
Ashley Graham
Gorgeous, as always.
Baddie Winkle
Who says grandmas can't wear flesh-colored bedazzled jumpsuits?
Fifth Harmony
Slay.
Hailey Baldwin
Jumpsuits are apparently the thing right now, am I right?
The Final Five
Although we all wish Gabby could be there, four out of the Final Five look completely gorgeous.
Chantelle Winnie
Such a gorgeous look.
Stella Maxwell
Talk about a LOOK.
Frankie Grande
Someone's excited!
Farrah Abraham
Well, then. OK.
JoJo
So good.
Beyonce & Blue Ivy
GOALS.
Nev Schulman & Laura Perlongo
Well, this is a thing!
Forever In Your Mind
Boy bands are apparently still a thing, guys!
Troye Sivan
Troye Sivan is looking casual and cool.
Amber Rose
Statement. Sunnies.
The Cast Of RuPaul's Drag Race
Well this is just incredible.
Lance Bass
"Love Trumps Hate" is pretty much the best jacket slogan ever.
DJ Khaled
On point facial hair is a major key, I guess.
Holland Roden
That cape! The glitter roots! It's all fantastic.
Kim Kardashian
Our girl Kim K is letting her fans choose her look for Sunday. *Crosses fingers for blonde.*
Fifth Harmony
Fifth Harmony's stylist Michael Costello gave us all an exciting sneak peek at the accessories the group will be wearing to the VMAs.
Ariana Grande
Oooh... Is Ariana Grande looking a bit blonder for the ceremony?
Tove Lo
Gotta love a metallic sneaker.
