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red carpet derby
August 27, 2017

See All the Red-Carpet Looks From the 2017 MTV VMAs

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Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Katy Perry hosted last night’s MTV Video Music Awards at the Forum in Inglewood, California, where plenty of drama was expected: Would Miley Cyrus be on her best behavior? Would the debut of Taylor Swift’s “Look What You Made Me Do” video decisively prove that it’s not just a copy of Beyoncé’s’ “Formation”? Performers included Pink, Kendrick Lamar, Ed Sheeran, Lorde, the Weeknd, and Fifth Harmony. Other things we looked out for: MTV combined gender-specific categories into one Artist of the Year award and launched a new Best Fight Against the System award.

On the red carpet, the music industry gathered in their best, worst, and most prom-tastic gowns and tuxedos. See all the looks in the slideshow ahead.

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Nicki Minaj Bodysuit by Vex Latex, diamond rings and choker by Djula, diamond ring by Harry Kotlar, jewels by Lynn Ban. Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireI... Nicki Minaj Bodysuit by Vex Latex, diamond rings and choker by Djula, diamond ring by Harry Kotlar, jewels by Lynn Ban. Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage
Katy Perry Dress by Stephane Rolland. Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images for MTV
Lorde Dress by Monique Lhuillier. Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Demi Lovato Dress by Zuhair Murad, jewels by Messika Paris, shoes by Casadei. Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Amber Rose Dress by Yousef Aljasmi. Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Pink  Photo: TOMMASO BODDI/AFP/Getty Images
Bebe Rexha  Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Vanessa Hudgens Dress by Yanina Couture, shoes by Sophia Webster. Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images for MTV
Olivia Munn Dress by Nicolas Jebran, shoes by Jimmy Choo, earrings by Dana Rebecca Designs, rings by Sarah Weinstock, additional jewels by Effy. ... Olivia Munn Dress by Nicolas Jebran, shoes by Jimmy Choo, earrings by Dana Rebecca Designs, rings by Sarah Weinstock, additional jewels by Effy. Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Hailee Steinfeld  Dress by Atelier Versace. Photo: Rich Fury/Getty Images
Pete Davidson, Cazzie David  Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Yara Shahidi Dress by Zimmermann, Giuseppe Zanotti, and earrings by Porcelain Chyna. Photo: Phillip Faraone/Getty Images
Alessandra Ambrosio Dress by Balmain. Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images
Hailey Baldwin Jumpsuit by Zuhair Murad, jewels by Jennifer Fisher. Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images for MTV
Kesha Dress by Monsoori. Photo: David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Image
Dinah Jane, Ally Brooke, Normani Kordei, Lauren Jauregui of Fifth Harmony  Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images for MTV
Heidi Klum Dress by Dundas, shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti, jewels by Lorraine Schwartz. Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage
Jeremy Scott  Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Millie Bobby Brown Dress by Rodarte, shoes by Stuart Weitzman, bag by Judith Leiber. Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images for MTV
Gabbie Hanna  Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images for MTV
Calvin Harris  Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage
Vanessa Morgan  Photo: TOMMASO BODDI/AFP/Getty Images
Christina Milian  Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images for MTV
Ludacris, Eudoxie Mbouguiengue  Photo: Rich Fury/Getty Images
Lil Mama  Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images for MTV
Jennifer Bartels, Kyle Richards, Mena Suvari  Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Liza Koshy  Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Takeoff  Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Lil Yachty  Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage
Ed Sheeran  Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images
Jared Leto Wearing Gucci. Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Jack Lawless, Joe Jonas, JinJoo Lee, Cole Whittle of DNCE  Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Mel B  Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images for MTV
Jack Antonoff   Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Daniel Skye  Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Hugo Gloss  Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage
Sofia Carson Dress by Dior. Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images for MTV
Hazel-E  Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic
Tonio Skits  Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage
Andy Hurley, Patrick Stump, Pete Wentz, Joe Trohman of Fallout Boy  Photo: David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Image
Fernando Lozada  Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Mona Scott-Young  Photo: Rich Fury/Getty Images
Alex Pall, Andrew Taggart of The Chainsmokers Both wear suits by Ermenegildo Zegna Couture. Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images for MTV
Billy Ray Cyrus  Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Kevin Ford, Matthew Russell, Trevor Dahl of Cheat Codes  Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Josh Peck  Photo: Phillip Faraone/Getty Images
Young M.A  Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage
Cardi B Pantsuit-dress by Christian Siriano. Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
G-Eazy  Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Taboo  Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Noah Cyrus  Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Laura Marano Wearing Barbara Bui and Schutz. Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images
DeRay Davis  Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Tiffany Haddish  Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images for MTV
Sammi Sanchez  Photo: Phillip Faraone/Getty Images
Dylan Sprayberry  Photo: Phillip Faraone/Getty Images
Susan Pinsky, Dr. Drew Pinsky  Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Khylin Rhambo  Photo: Phillip Faraone/Getty Images
Mena Suvari, Michael Hope  Photo: Rich Fury/Getty Images
Karlous Miller  Photo: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images
Ricky Dillon  Photo: Phillip Faraone/Getty Images
DJ Khaled  Photo: Rich Fury/Getty Images
Kendrick Lamar Wearing Prada and David Yurman. Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage
Jay Versace  Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Lizzo  Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Law Roach  Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Justina Valentine  Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Gigi Gorgeous  Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Ian Bohen Wearing David Hart with shoes by Jimmy Choo. Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Julia Michaels Dress by Christian Dior. Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage
Laura Perlongo, Nev Schulman  Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Brandon Arreaga, Nick Mara, Zion Kuwonu, Edwin Honoret, Austin Porter of PrettyMuch  Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Redman, DJ Jayceeoh  Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Beau Mirchoff  Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Machine Gun Kelly  Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Chantel Jeffries  Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Conceited  Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage
Matt Cutshall  Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage
Lil Uzi Vert  Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage
Alissa Violet  Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Ocean Park Standoff  Photo: TOMMASO BODDI/AFP/Getty Images
Guest, Patrick Borriello  Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Tristan Tales  Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage
Kyle  Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Jeanine Mason  Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images for MTV
Tyler Posey  Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Billy Eichner  Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Graham Sierota, Sydney Sierota, Noah Sierota of Echosmith  Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Caroline D'Amore  Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Arielle Vandenberg  Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage
Rory Kramer  Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Drake Bell Suit by The Kooples, shoes by Saint Laurent. Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Jessica Sula Dress by Jenny Packham. Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Jenelle Evans  Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Sophie Beem  Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images
Yoss Hoffman  Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Carlos Mila  Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage
Ashley De La Mode  Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Sibley Scoles Dress by BERTA. Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Snow Tha Product  Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Renee Bargh  Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Erin Lim  Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
August Getty  Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Khalid  Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage
Rip Micheals  Photo: Phillip Faraone/Getty Images
Bretman Rock  Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Farrah Abraham  Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Jessica Andrea, Logic  Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Kodak Black  Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Chanel West Coast  Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Sarah Kate Ellis, President of GLAAD  Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Andrea Russett  Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Jon Klaas, Emery Kelly, Ricky Garcia of Forever in Your Mind  Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Grayson Dolan, Ethan Dolan  Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Darren Brand  Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Chico Beans  Photo: David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Image
Erika Costell  Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Gary Shirley  Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Matt Rife  Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
DJ D-Wrek  Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage
Nate Garner  Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage
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