When Vanessa Hudgens [1] hit the red carpet [2] at the MTV Movie and TV Awards [3] in Santa Monica on Sunday, June 5, she kicked off a serious style marathon. The 33-year-old "Tick, Tick . . . Boom!" star was the host for the ceremony, working with longtime stylist Jason Bolden [4] to curate seven total looks that she wore throughout the night, most of which included subtle references to the films and shows that have influenced pop culture over the last year.
Hudgens's debut outfit — a cobalt-blue Vera Wang Haute dress that she paired with metallic stiletto platforms — was reflective of her own personal style, which is often bohemian inspired with an edgy touch. Hudgens then swapped the blue number for a striking sequin silver-and-gold minidress. Her other ensembles for the evening included several notable high-fashion runway looks from the likes of Versace and Valentino, the latter being one of the famous fuchsia pieces from Pierpaolo Piccioli's fall/winter 2022 runway [5], which Lana Condor [6] also chose for the award show.
Hudgens, who went on to channel "Euphoria [7]"'s Cassie Howard in a blue Western set and a splashier "Squid Game [8]" costume in a rhinestone tracksuit, mostly stuck with the same accessories for the occasion: silver and gold chunky rings with every outfit, swapping hoops for spherical chandeliers and chain-link drop earrings during wardrobe changes. Another accessory that stayed consistent? Her platforms, which ran the gamut from Valentino's hot-pink, six-inch [9] stunners to patent-leather, lace-up knee-high boots that she wore with her final black latex ensemble. Keep scrolling for a closer look at Hudgens's many outfits at the MTV Movie and TV Awards.
Vanessa Hudgens in Custom Vera Wang Haute at the MTV Movie and TV Awards
Hudgens hit the red carpet [11] in a custom cobalt-blue, silk-chiffon, off-the-shoulder dress equipped with a long, asymmetrical train and a high-low neckline. The design featured draped sleeves and a cowl neckline. Hudgens accessorised with silver hoops and metallic rings to play up her stiletto platforms.
Vanessa Hudgens in Custom Vera Wang Haute at the MTV Movie and TV Awards
Vanessa Hudgens in Custom Vera Wang Haute at the MTV Movie and TV Awards
Vanessa Hudgens in a Gold Sequin Minidress at the MTV Movie and TV Awards
Hudgens made her debut on stage in a gold-and-silver sequin minidress, keeping on the same platforms she wore for the red carpet and accessorising with a gold bangle on her left wrist and drop earrings.
Vanessa Hudgens in a Gold Sequin Minidress at the MTV Movie and TV Awards
Vanessa Hudgens in a Gold Sequin Minidress at the MTV Movie and TV Awards
Vanessa Hudgens in Versace at the MTV Movie and TV Awards
Hudgens made a statement in a spring/summer 2022 Versace look consisting of a silk bralette top with a Barocco Goddess print and signature Medusa hardware straps, plus a safety-pin miniskirt, which came complete with an ultrahigh side-leg split. Hudgens's gold sphere drop earrings, metallic-plated jewels, and complementing scarf affixed to her miniskirt were the final touches.
Vanessa Hudgens in Versace at the MTV Movie and TV Awards
Vanessa Hudgens in Versace at the MTV Movie and TV Awards
Vanessa Hudgens in a Blue Floral Dress at the MTV Movie and TV Awards
Hudgens had a Western-inspired fashion moment, selecting a lightweight floral minidress that she layered over a white lace bra and cinched at the bust with a gingham tie-front shirt. She kept on the same gold and silver rings and capped off the outfit with a taupe cowboy hat.
Vanessa Hudgens in a Blue Floral Dress at the MTV Movie and TV Awards
Vanessa Hudgens in a Blue Floral Dress at the MTV Movie and TV Awards
Vanessa Hudgens in a Rhinestone Tracksuit at the MTV Movie and TV Awards
Hudgens channelled Y2K style in a sporty rhinestone-encrusted tracksuit that she styled with a high bun and chunky white sneakers.
Vanessa Hudgens in a Rhinestone Tracksuit at the MTV Movie and TV Awards
Vanessa Hudgens in a Rhinestone Tracksuit at the MTV Movie and TV Awards
Vanessa Hudgens in Valentino at the MTV Movie and TV Awards
Hudgens joined the list of stars to rock Valentino's new signature hot-pink shade (Condor debuted a similar look [12] moments before on the red carpet). Hudgens selected an off-shoulder minidress with a plunging bust and puffy bishop sleeves, completing the outfit with the house's signature high platforms from the fall/winter 2022 collection and silver chain-link earrings.
Vanessa Hudgens in Valentino at the MTV Movie and TV Awards
Vanessa Hudgens in Valentino at the MTV Movie and TV Awards
Vanessa Hudgens in Black Latex at the MTV Movie and TV Awards
Hudgens's black latex corset and mini shorts were completed with lace-up platform stiletto boots and a red wig.
Vanessa Hudgens in Black Latex at the MTV Movie and TV Awards
Vanessa Hudgens in Black Latex at the MTV Movie and TV Awards
