MTV VMAs: Details on the most talked about Taylor Swift, Lil Nas X and more

High style descended at the MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on August 28, with a heavy dose of couture from Lizo, Anita, Blackpink’s Jennie Kim and more.

An early arrival on MTV’s black carpet was Lizzo, dressed in a voluminous strapless pleated silk dress by Glenn Martens for Jean Paul Gaultier’s Spring/Summer 2022 Haute Couture collection. The nominee of the year tweeted: “My stylist: how much fabric do you want to use? I do”.

In fact, if there’s one element of MTV’s awards nights that’s always appreciated (especially when compared to the relative safety of other trophy ceremonies today), it’s the bravery with which stars and artists approach their choice of awards. We offer you the most impressive looks of the night.

Lizo in Jean Paul Gaultier

Nominated for five VMAs Sunday night, Lizzo really is “special”, as the title of her latest album suggests, and working with hairstylist Brett Nelson also exudes that vibe. Lizzo wore a beautiful strapless pleated silk dress debuting at Glenn Martens Designs for Jean Paul Gaultier’s Spring/Summer 2022 haute couture collection. The dress was designed by Jennifer Fisher with multiple hoop earrings and ear plugs, and her beauty look was by makeup artist Alex Mayo. blue.

Anita Schiaparelli in Haute Couture

The Brazilian superstar simply posted “Heart of Brazil” on Instagram before hitting the black carpet at MTV, and while Daniel Roseberry’s dress for Schiaparelli drew attention for its edgy style, on closer inspection it was actually a sketch of the singer’s heart. left chest. From Schiaparelli’s Autumn/Winter 2022 Haute Couture collection, the asymmetrical corset dress is crafted in red silk and fastened to a long red velvet skirt, while the beaded piece is actually a necklace with an anatomical heart pendant lacquered in red. adorned with rh. “I have so much love to give, I just walk with my heart for everyone,” Anita explained on the rug. The look was completed with an array of Tiffany & Co. jewelry, including Schlumberger Apollo diamond earrings in 18k yellow gold and platinum and gold Elsa Peretti bone bracelet.

Taylor Swift at Oscar de la Renta

Winner of the night for Best Long Video for “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor Version)”, Swift opted for a powerful look in a tulle mini dress from the Resort 2023 collection. and Fernando Garcia for Oscar de la Renda. Lorraine Schwartz diamond earrings and Christian Louboutin Bombina Pampilla sandals in silver leather with crystal embellishments completed Swift’s look.

lil nas x harris reid

British-American designer Harris Reid created two high-profile looks at Sunday night’s VMAs, starting with this look worn by Lil Nas X on the black carpet that instantly took Twitter by storm. In particular, the look may be an homage to the golden feather design, also created by Reed, that Iman wore to the 2021 Met Gala, and while Nas is no stranger to moments when he looks at me across rugs of every color. . A truly spectacular entry. Nas paired the design with Christian Louboutin’s Chelsea Stage boots.

Conan Gray in Harris Reid

Conan Gray extends the romantic vibe that has become a hallmark of his videos with this black-and-white look, also by Harris Reid, from the London-based designer’s genderfluid demi-couture collection, due out in September 2021. Gray mentioned the black rug he wore. she especially loved platform boots, also a signature of Reed’s aesthetic.

Chloe Bailey in Sigman

Croatian fashion designer Juraj Zigman has built a following for musicians like Nicki Minaj, Bebe Reja and Fergie, and on Sunday night Chloe Bailey joined this glamorous group of women in a metallic silver beaded gown designed with Zigman’s signature corset detailing. .

Blackpink in Celine, Christian Dior, Chanel and Saint Laurent

The power of the global embassy is frighteningly strong in this group of South Korean girls, with each woman expressing her individuality through her own relationship with the top fashion house, as the foursome saw Sunday night. From left to right, Rose wore Saint Laurent earrings and rings by Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger, Jenny Kim with Chanel, Jiso with Christian Dior with earrings and Cartier ring and Lisa with Céline.

Paloma Cameron in Paco Rabanne

The Best New Artist nominee wore a Paco Rabanne Spring/Summer 2023 halter dress delicately sewn from leather and sheer floral silk. His Instagram account #NailsByJuan also caught attention on the black carpet.

Sabrina Carpenter in Moschino

Flowers might seem like an unexpected trend at the MTV Video Music Awards, but they really took off on Sunday night, including a look worn by the “Because I Liked a Boy” singer. Carpenter wore a fully embellished floral dress with a high neckline, keyhole detail and side slits from the Moschino’s Resort 2023 collection. Black platform sandals, diamond studs by Taiwanese designer Yun Yun Sun and a modern headband completed the look.

Jack Harlow at Hermes

The multiple nominee and co-host takes a look at Hermès in The Parent Trap, so it seemed only natural that Jack Harlow would appear on MTV’s black carpet in an elaborate chocolate leather suit over a silk shirt. It belongs to the French house’s iconic autumn/winter 2022-23 men’s collection and is complemented by sunglasses, also by Hermès.