MTV VMAs 2025 red carpet: Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande, Katseye and more – in pictures

Drag race star Symone is frilled to be here, in a skirt suit by Georgian fashion designer Keburia.

From her hair to her quilted, pastel Balmain minidress, rapper Doja Cat is channelling the Nanny’s Fran Fine.

Los Angeles girl group Katseye wearing coordinated corsetry from Dolce and Gabbana.

Viral Friday singer Rebecca Black is taking her renaissance literally in a lace crinoline.

Ricky Martin is swashbuckling for peace in an open-fronted silk shirt paired with a goatee and jewellery.

Comedian Megan Stalter is unafraid of appearing Too Much in a pill box hat, corset, suspended skirt and bejewelled coffee cup.

Lenny Kravitz remembered his buttons but forgot his shirt when putting on his Saint Laurent suit.

British singer-songwriter Yungblud also received the no-shirt memo.

Australian singer Kid Laroi wears a sharp white zuitsuit, while US country singer Bailey Zimmerman looks distinctly more Australian in a singlet, mullet and goatee.

Sabrina Carpenter wears old Hollywood camp well in red Valentino gown and lavender stole.

No longer in full Galinda mode but still with a hint of pink, Ariana Grande wears a polka dot Fendi gown.

Paris Hilton is burning in a flame-decorated corset from The Blonds, while Nikki Hilton’s side-cutout lavender gown has a strong hint of Y2K.

FKA twigs wears a burgundy shawl, with her braids styled to resemble a pair of headphones.

Singer and YouTube star Alex Warren gives the Hedi boy look a try in a black skinny suit and sneakers.

Singer Gigi Perez wears a bolero and flares.

Messy singer Lola Young wears Chanel beads and prominent lip liner.

American singer Sombr’s embroidered Valentino tuxedo is cheerier than his stage name implies.

Rapper GloRilla wears plaid on plaid with ruffled socks.

South African singer Tyla wears a teeny Chanel minidress and outsized gold jewellery.

Ice Spice’s custom Fendi dress is 17th century up top and early aughts below.

Singer Ciara is looking razor sharp in an oversized red Schiaparelli coat.