Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, and More of the Best Red Carpet Looks from the MTV Video Music Awards

Taking red carpet dressing to the next level.

By Alexandra Thurmond

August 30, 2015

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The MTV Video Music Awards are always a show to look forward to, and tonight's broadcast promises to be a major event. But even before the show gets started, there's plenty of excitement as stars arrive in their boldest red carpet attire. From Taylor Swift's sequin crop-top and matching pants to Gigi Hadid's Barbarella-inspired look, see what all of the best dressed celebrities are wearing.
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Taylor Swift
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 30: Musician Taylor Swift attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Selena Gomez
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 30: Actress/singer Selena Gomez attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
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Vanessa Hudgens
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 30: Actress/singer Vanessa Hudgens attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)

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Tori Kelly
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 30: Tori Kelly attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
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Demi Lovato
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 30: Actress/singer Demi Lovato attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Katie Stevens
Katie Stevens arrives on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMA), August 30, 2015 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. AFP PHOTO/Mark RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
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Gigi Hadid
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 30: Model Gigi Hadid attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Cara Delevingne
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 30: Model/actress Cara Delevingne attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)
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Lily Aldridge
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 30: Lily Aldridge attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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Karlie Kloss
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 30: Model Karlie Kloss attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
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Hailee Steinfeld
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 30: Actress Hailee Steinfeld attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Miguel
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 30: Recording artist Miguel attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Serayah
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 30: Serayah attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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Martha Hunt
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 30: Model Martha Hunt attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
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Claudia Sulewski
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 30: Internet personality Claudia Sulewski attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)

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Justin Bieber
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 30: Recording artist Justin Bieber attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)
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FKA Twigs
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 30: Singer FKA twigs attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Miley Cyrus
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 30: Miley Cyrus attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
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Kylie Jenner
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 30: TV personality Kylie Jenner attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)

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Bella Thorne
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 30: Actress Bella Thorne attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)
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Vic Mensa
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 30: Rapper Vic Mensa attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Holland Roden
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 30: Actress Holland Roden attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Nicki Minaj
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 30: Recording artist Nicki Minaj attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Emily Ratajkowski
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 30: Model Emily Ratajkowski attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images)
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Halsey
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 30: Recording artist Halsey attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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