September 8, 2025

Celebrities at the 2025 MTV VMAs

Here is a roundup from the 2025 MTV VMAs, where the red carpet served us a mix of surprises, disappointments, and a few unforgettable wins.

Ayra Starr attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards 2025 VMAs red carpet, VMAs fashion 2025, Ayra Starr 2025 VMAs, Ciara Schiaparelli 2025 VMAs, Latto Versace 2025 VMAs, Paris Hilton The Blonds 2025, Ice Spice Ralph Lauren 2025 VMAs
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Catwoman Flashback

Now that Ayra Starr is signed to Roc Nation, I expected a real style elevation, but this leather bandaged look fell flat. She’s gorgeous, and this moment could have been magic. Instead, it felt better suited to Halle Berry in the 2024 Catwoman. And that nose ring? I hope it’s a one-and-done.

Ciara attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards 2025 VMAs red carpet, VMAs fashion 2025, Ayra Starr 2025 VMAs, Ciara Schiaparelli 2025 VMAs, Latto Versace 2025 VMAs, Paris Hilton The Blonds 2025, Ice Spice Ralph Lauren 2025 VMAs
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Oversized and On Point

Ciara finally found her footing again in an oversized Schiaparelli jacket dress. After a run of dated looks, this brought the modernity back.

Schiaparelli Spring 2025
GloRilla attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards 2025 VMAs red carpet, VMAs fashion 2025, Ayra Starr 2025 VMAs, Ciara Schiaparelli 2025 VMAs, Latto Versace 2025 VMAs, Paris Hilton The Blonds 2025, Ice Spice Ralph Lauren 2025 VMAs
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Sock Sabotage

I was warming to GloRilla’s colourful checked Helen Anthony look, but the ruffled socks with black shoes drained the excitement for me.

Halle Robbe attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards  2025 VMAs red carpet, VMAs fashion 2025, Ayra Starr 2025 VMAs, Ciara Schiaparelli 2025 VMAs, Latto Versace 2025 VMAs, Paris Hilton The Blonds 2025, Ice Spice Ralph Lauren 2025 VMAs
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Ink Spill Chic

Halle Robbe, editor-in-chief of Pinky Magazine, looked more FIT student than editor in EGNARTS’ Pen Jacket, which used pen ink spillage as a creative dye.

Ice Spice attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards 2025 VMAs red carpet, VMAs fashion 2025, Ayra Starr 2025 VMAs, Ciara Schiaparelli 2025 VMAs, Latto Versace 2025 VMAs, Paris Hilton The Blonds 2025, Ice Spice Ralph Lauren 2025 VMAs
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Saloon Style

Ice Spice went vintage Ralph Lauren Collection in a corset and patchwork maxi skirt, which felt more Wild West saloon than VMAs star.

Ralph Lauren Collection Spring 2003
 Jazmyn Smith attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards 2025 VMAs red carpet, VMAs fashion 2025, Ayra Starr 2025 VMAs, Ciara Schiaparelli 2025 VMAs, Latto Versace 2025 VMAs, Paris Hilton The Blonds 2025, Ice Spice Ralph Lauren 2025 VMAs
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Swallowed Whole

Jazmyn Smith wore Mugler Spring 2025 suit. While the design is stunning, it overwhelms her. Beyonce wore the same look back in May, and the fit, along with wearing her hair up, made a huge difference.

Mugler Spring 2025
Jessica Simpson attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards 2025 VMAs red carpet, VMAs fashion 2025, Ayra Starr 2025 VMAs, Ciara Schiaparelli 2025 VMAs, Latto Versace 2025 VMAs, Paris Hilton The Blonds 2025, Ice Spice Ralph Lauren 2025 VMAs
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Tulle Triumph

Jessica Simpson surprised me in a Christian Siriano Resort 2025 gown. Draped, corseted, and executed beautifully—it really worked.

Christian Siriano Resort 2025
Latto attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards 2025 VMAs red carpet, VMAs fashion 2025, Ayra Starr 2025 VMAs, Ciara Schiaparelli 2025 VMAs, Latto Versace 2025 VMAs, Paris Hilton The Blonds 2025, Ice Spice Ralph Lauren 2025 VMAs
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Golden Goddess

Latto shimmered in vintage Versace with gathered details radiating pure goddess energy.

Paris Hilton attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, 2025 VMAs red carpet, VMAs fashion 2025, Ayra Starr 2025 VMAs, Ciara Schiaparelli 2025 VMAs, Latto Versace 2025 VMAs, Paris Hilton The Blonds 2025, Ice Spice Ralph Lauren 2025 VMAs
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Flame Thrower

Paris Hilton delivered in a corseted leather look from The Blonds. The gold flame detailing gave it full Mugler energy.

Tate McRae attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards
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Predictable Slip

Tate McRae’s custom Ludovic de Saint Sernin was yet another sheer nightie moment. Predictable.

Taylor Momsen attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, 2025 VMAs red carpet, VMAs fashion 2025, Ayra Starr 2025 VMAs, Ciara Schiaparelli 2025 VMAs, Latto Versace 2025 VMAs, Paris Hilton The Blonds 2025, Ice Spice Ralph Lauren 2025 VMAs
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Stuck in Time

Taylor Momsen hasn’t evolved her rocker-chic aesthetic in over a decade.

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