VMA Recap: See the Best Looks from the Red Carpet
The MTV Video Music Awards is one show and red-carpet event that's known for its playful and fun fashion and the 2014 production in Los Angeles was no exception. From tiger-print jumpsuits to crop tops galore, the red carpet and stage were filled with sartorial eye candy. Jennifer Lopez (above, left) proved once and for all that she doesn't look anything near 45 in a sparkling cutout Charbel Zoe gown, which she paired with Jimmy Choo heels, a Thalé Blanc clutch, and lots of dazzling Neil Lane jewels. Beyoncé (above, center) owned the red carpet in her curve-hugging Nicolas Jebran gown. The singer (who later closed out the show with a jaw-dropping performance) finished her look with statement-making Lorraine Schwartz earrings and Christian Louboutin shoes. Gwen Stefani (above, right) brought some color to the carpet in a hot pink and black L.A.M.B. couture ensemble.
These three songstresses weren't the only ones turning heads on the VMA red carpet. Click through our arrivals gallery to see all the best looks!
Beyoncé
Beyoncé in a Nicolas Jebran gown, Lorraine Schwartz jewelry, and Christian Louboutin shoes.
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Rita Ora
Rita Ora in Donna Karan Atelier.
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Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift in a Mary Katrantzou romper, Elie Saab shoes, Lorraine Schwartz jewels, and Ofira gold pave bands.
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Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez in a Charbel Zoe gown, Jimmy Choo shoes, Thalé Blanc clutch, Neil Lane 20-carat diamond and platinum stud earrings, and five Neil Lane diamond and platinum rings as well as Norman Silverman earrings and a ring.
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Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus in a Alexandre Vauthier ensemble.
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Solange Knowles
Solange Knowles in a black suit by H&M, Stuart Weitzman shoes, a Stephen Webster bracelet and tooth ring along with various XIV Karat jewels.
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Iggy Azalea
Iggy Azalea in Versace with a Piaget cocktail ring made of 18-carat white gold set with 32 brilliant-cut diamonds and three pear-shaped diamonds.
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Gwen Stefani
Gwen Stefani in L.A.M.B. Couture with Christian Louboutin shoes.
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Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo
Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo in black ensembles-Prinsloo's clutch is Rauwolf.
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Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian in Balmain and Lorraine Schwartz jewels.
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Katy Perry
Katy Perry in Versace.
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Usher
Usher in a white shirt and black pants.
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Kesha
Kesha in a beaded Johanna Johnson gown.
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Lorde
Lorde in a Chanel jumpsuit and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.
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Nina Dobrev
Nina Dobrev in a Zuhair Murad dress, David Yurman black onyx earrings, Jimmy Choo shoes, and Michael Nelson bag.
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Kendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner in an Alon Livne top and trousers, La Perla bra, Jennifer Fisher jewelry, and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes.
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Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande in a leather top and skirt by Moschino and Tom Ford boots.
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Jamie Chung
Jamie Chung in Versace and Stuart Weitzman shoes.
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Lucy Hale
Lucy Hale in a Sachin + Babi top, Zimmermann skirt, and EF Collection and Graziela Gems earrings.
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Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj in head-to-toe Saint Laurent.
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Common
Common in Vivienne Westwood.
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Michelle Williams
Michelle Williams in Roberto Cavalli.
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Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato in Lanvin and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes with a Charlotte Olympia clutch, earrings by Marina B Jewelry, and a Repossi ear cuff.
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Julianne Hough
Julianne Hough in Emilio Pucci.
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Sarah Hyland
Sarah Hyland in a Kaufmanfranco gown and Stuart Weitzman shoes.
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Jourdan Dunn
Jourdan Dunn in Balmain.
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Darren Criss
Darren Criss in a red jacket and black pants.
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Chloe Grace Moretz
Chloe Grace Moretz in a top and pants by Louis Vuitton.
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Austin Mahone
Austin Mahone in a white ensemble.
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Charli XCX
Charlie XCX in a yellow and black zebra-print jumpsuit and Nicholas Kirkwood shoes.
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Taylor Schilling
Taylor Schilling in a Halston Heritage dress and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes with an Edie Parker clutch and Dana Rebecca Designs earrings and ring.
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Becky G
Becky G in a black top, studded skirt, and Stuart Weitzman shoes.
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Poppy Jaime
Poppy Jaime in Burberry.
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Nick Jonas
Nick Jonas in a black suit.
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Jessie J
Jessie J in vintage Halston.
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5 Seconds of Summer
5 Seconds of Summer in black jeans and sneakers.
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Victoria Justice
Victoria Justice in Alice + Olivia top, a Lublu Kira Plastinina skirt, Sorelli earrings, a Dionea Orcini ring, Jimmy Choo shoes, and an Edie Parker bag.
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Gregg Sulkin
Gregg Sulkin in a blue jacket and white shirt.
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Laverne Cox
Laverne Cox in a Marc Bouwer dress.
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Jordin Sparks
Jordin Sparks in a white dress and Stuart Weitzman sandals.
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Holland Roden
Holland Roden in a Milly dress, Rupert Sanderson pumps, Tacori earrings, and a Kotur clutch.
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Sam Smith
Sam Smith in a black suit and white shirt.
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Chanel Iman
Chanel Iman in a Balmain dress and Casadei heels.
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Kelly Rowland
Kelly Rowland in a Kaufmanfranco gown and Lorraine Schwartz jewels.
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Kylie Jenner
Kylie Jenner in a Alexandre Vauthier gown with Gucci shoes, a Giles & Brother necklace, and Jennifer Fisher rings and earrings.
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Uzo Aduba
Uzo Aduba in a black embroidered dress with David Yurman ruby earrings and yellow sapphire and diamond mosaic ring.
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Casper Smart
Casper Smart in a blue suit.
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Ali Fedotowsky
Ali Fedotowsky in a black jumpsuit.
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Chris Brown
Chris Brown in a black jacket and pants.
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Jack Antonoff
Jack Antonoff in a black jacket and white shirt.
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Dylan O'Brien
Dylan O'Brien in a black Baldwin jacket and Joe's jeans.