The 2022 MTV VMAs had no shortage of standout fashion looks.
Many of today’s biggest musicians gathered at the annual awards ceremony on Sunday night to celebrate their favorite music videos of the year. Taylor Swift, who won three awards for her short film “All Right,” made a surprise appearance at the MTV VMAs, followed by the surprise announcement that she’ll be releasing her next album this October, “Midnights.”
K-pop girl group Blackpink made their American awards debut at the MTV VMAs, with each member impressing with their own high fashion looks. The group performed their new song “Pink Venom” during the awards show.
Here, WWD rounds up the fashion looks from the 2022 MTV VMAs. Scroll for more.
Black rose
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K-pop girl group BLACKPINK performed their new song “Pink Venom” at their US awards show at the 2022 MTV VMAs. The four-member group each had their own fashion moments with looks from Celine, Dior, Chanel and Saint Laurent.
Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift had a big night at the MTV VMAs, winning three awards for her short film “All Right,” from the re-released version of her “Red” album. She also made a surprise announcement that she will be releasing her album “Midnights” next October. For her VMAs appearance, Swift wore a crystal-embellished Oscar de la Renta gown from the designer’s House Resort 2023 collection.
Lil Nas X
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Lil Nas X went with an avant-garde look for the 2022 MTV VMAs wearing a flowy Demi Couture collection look from Harris Reid’s “60 Years of Queen.” The rapper’s look consisted of a black, feathered, tiered skirt and headpiece worn with black pants.
Lizo
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Lizzo made her latest appearance at the VMAs in navy blue Glen Martens from the design house’s Spring 2022 couture collection for Jean Paul Gaultier. The musician accessorized the look with gold hoop earrings, cuffs and rings from Jennifer Fisher.
The light of the moon
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Italian alternative group matching Gucci dressed for the VMAs, frontman Damiano David wearing Gucci Resort 2023 collection black tulle, crystal-embellished cape paired with satin flare pants; bassist Victoria De Angelis wearing a Gucci Resort 2023 one-shoulder black jersey embroidered top paired with black culottes; Guitarist Thomas Raggi wore a Gucci Fall 2022 ready-to-wear black and silver sequin checked suit, and drummer Ethan Torchio paired a custom Gucci black tulle bustier top with black pants.
Anita
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Brazilian singer Anita wore a Shiaparelli Fall 2022 Couture gown with a red velvet maxi skirt and an asymmetrical red silk corset at her 2022 MTV VMAs appearance.
Conan Gray
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Musician Conan Gray went with an ethereal Harris Reid look for the VMAs, wearing a white tulle-embellished cropped blazer and black tailored trousers.
Chloe Bailey
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Chloe Bailer walked the custom route for Visa in a Zigman silver sequin dress with a bisque top, boat necklines, and a juicy ruffle.