The 2020 MTV VMAs [1], hosted by Keke Palmer [2], is shaping up to be quite an impressive show [3] filled with performances and acceptance speeches — though the show isn't actually live [4]. 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 look [5] 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 [6]'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 [7] and Bebe Rexha, who brought attention to Black-owned fashion label [8] Lionne Clothing in her vixen style, formfitting blazer. Scroll down to check out details on everyone's look, because we know you'll appreciate the variety of exciting fashion influences here, and then be sure to read up on how stylists have been working with their clients [9] to bring looks like this alive during COVID-19.
Miley Cyrus at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Wearing Mugler [10].
Miley Cyrus at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Miley Cyrus at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Lady Gaga at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Wearing Area [11].
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 [12].
Jaden Smith at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Jaden Smith at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Joey King at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Wearing Versace.
Joey King at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Joey King at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Sofia Carson at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Wearing a fall 2020 Giambattista Valli Couture dress with Vhernier jewels.
Sofia Carson at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Sofia Carson at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Nicole Richie at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Wearing a spring 2020 Cong Tri dress with Cathy Waterman earrings.
Nicole Richie at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Nicole Richie at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Machine Gun Kelly at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Wearing Berluti.
Machine Gun Kelly at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Machine Gun Kelly at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Keke Palmer at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Wearing Area.
Keke Palmer at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Keke Palmer at the 2020 MTV VMAs
The Weeknd at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Wearing a black-and-red suit with black-and-white brogues.
The Weeknd at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Doja Cat at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Wearing a Versace dress with Lorraine Schwartz and Ofira Jewels.
Doja Cat at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Doja Cat at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Bebe Rexha at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Wearing Lionne Clothing.
Bebe Rexha at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Bebe Rexha at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Madison Beer at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Wearing a Mugler dress with a Kallati ring.
Madison Beer at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Madison Beer at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Travis Barker at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Wearing a graphic t-shirt, tartan pants, and Converse sneakers.
Travis Barker at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Travis Barker at the 2020 MTV VMAs
DaBaby at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Wearing a Supreme jacket, Louis Vuitton shorts, Dolce & Gabbana hat, and Balenciaga sneakers.
DaBaby at the 2020 MTV VMAs
apl.de.ap, will.i.am, and Taboo at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Coordinating in denim jackets, white shorts, tights, and sneakers.
apl.de.ap, will.i.am, and Taboo at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Maluma at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Wearing Versace.
Maluma at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Bella Hadid at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Wearing Nensi Dojaka [13].
Bella Hadid at the 2020 MTV VMAs
Bella Hadid at the 2020 MTV VMAs
