The 16 Most Unforgettable Looks From the MTV Video Music Awards
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Miley Cyrus’s Versace boots covered more skin than any of her clothes did at the 2015 VMAs.
Miley Cyrus’s Versace boots covered more skin than any of her clothes did at the 2015 VMAs.
In 1999, Lil Kim shocked viewers with a controversial one-shoulder dress. Long before the “free the nipple movement,” she left an entire breast exposed with only a small fabric covering the only part that needed censoring.
Macy Gray used her 2001 VMA ensemble as an advertisement for her album.
Britney Spears wore a dress with more cut-outs than material along with metallic Rene Caovilla sandals at the 2015 VMAs.
Riff Raff’s neon pink Gucci Coda sneakers added a bright touch to an eclectic and somewhat confusing look in 2013.
Sheryl Crow channeled her inner cowgirl in an ultra-western style look at the 2001 VMAs.
Emanating an early 2001 Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake look, Katy Perry teamed with Riff Raff in 2014 in head-to-toe denim by Versace.
In 2009, Tyson Ritter of the All-American Rejects opted for glitter rather than a shirt and paired the look with striking teal sneakers.
Ciara’s 2013 VMA look blended jewel embroidery, mesh and feathers in an ultra-unique gown that even covered her hands.
In 2010, without concerns towards conventionality, Cher slipped on a pair of thigh-high boots in this leathery look.
Metallic heeled sandals perfectly matched Amber Rose’s minimally-covering jeweled 2014 VMA dress.
In 2001, Alicia Keys paired black platforms under black trousers and lots of black fringe.
Christina Aguilera’s 2001 VMA outfit featured patchwork jeans, a tiny bodice and open-toed pumps.
Rose McGowan’s look was the talk of the town at the 1998 VMAs. McGowan showed no shame at revealing all a beaded see-through dress. More attention was on her than on her date, Marilyn Manson, who wore an unconventional leopard-print suit with platform combat boots.
Lady Gaga wore men’s dress shoes at the 2011 VMAs to match with her men’s trousers, men’s jacket, and male alter-ego.
Ansel Elgort at the VMAs wearing lace-up boots in 2016.