Leave it to the music world’s boldest personalities to transform the MTV VMAs red carpet into a stage of fearless style. From daring silhouettes to risqué ensembles, the 2025 edition was anything but predictable. FKA Twigs arrived with braids styled to mimic headphones, a playful nod to music itself, while Doja Cat—dressed in Balmain—took things further with an edible lipstick created with MAC Cosmetics. Lady Gaga opted for a gothic Marc Jacobs look, while Sabrina Carpenter and Ariana Grande floated between ensembles, each one equally stunning.
And then came the moment of pure, glittering spectacle: Mariah Carey. The pop legend commanded attention during her Vanguard Award performance draped in a $10 million diamond suite by Antwerp-based, Lebanese-founded high jewelry house Levuma. The Rosée Éternelle necklace and earrings, designed by Ali Khalil, shimmered under the lights.
This year’s VMAs proved once again that when pop stars gather, the fashion is as headline-worthy as the performances. Swipe through to discover the red-carpet looks that had everyone talking.
ALSO READ: REEL TO REAL: WOMEN ON TIKTOK ARE SWAPPING HOUSES FOR VACATIONS.
