Red Carpet Rewind: The Most Memorable Looks from Last Year's MTV VMAs
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Sure, you've got your Oscars and your Golden Globes, but secretly, we'd venture to say the real red carpet excitement happens at the MTV VMAs. Just last year, it set up shop in Brooklyn and hosted an *NSYNC reunion. The show usually turns out some of the music industry's wildest fashion moments, and last year's crowd didn't disappoint with everything from crop tops (Miley, we're looking at you!) to a leopard-clad Katy Perry. Before Sunday night's VMAs, look back at all the 2013 looks you have to resee to believe.
Taylor Swift took the plunge in a navy Hervé Léger by Max Azria gown featuring sequins along the bodice. She finished off her glam look with Lorraine Schwartz black diamond drop earrings and a double-finger bubble ring by the designer.
Selena Gomez struck a pose in a long-sleeved navy Atelier Versace gown with a bustier-style bodice and a thigh-high side slit. She accessorized with Lorraine Schwartz carved green jade earrings.
Lady Gaga chose a more subdued route than usual by wearing a custom Prabal Gurung black leather gown and a black wig.
Miley Cyrus continued her love affair with crop tops on the red carpet, this time in a skintight, black, off-the-shoulder top with colorful rhinestone embellishments and matching high-waisted leggings, both vintage Dolce & Gabbana from 1992. And that's not all — she rocked more than 100 carats of Lorraine Schwartz jewels.
Katy Perry was equal parts wild and chic in an Ungaro long-sleeved leopard dress with a sexy thigh-high slit, complete with gold embellishments and black-and-gold ankle-strap sandals.
Allison Williams was ladylike in a long-sleeved sheer off-white minidress, oxblood patent Christian Louboutin pumps, and Phyne by Paige Novik jewelry.
Naya Rivera stunned in a long black gown with a sexy side cutout, accessorized with jewels by Marina B.
Ciara made a beautiful entrance in a sheer embellished gown by Givenchy Haute Couture — and 50-carat, $2 million Lorraine Schwartz diamond stud earrings — on the MTV VMAs red carpet.
Shailene Woodley balanced a colorful printed skirt with a black crop top, both by Emilio Pucci, and matching Casadei pumps.
Ellie Goulding stood out in an edgy studded dress with a side slit and a high neck. She finished her look with Brian Atwood pumps.
Rihanna went casual in a white muscle tee and cuffed denim, which she amped up with tons of shiny baubles.
Rita Ora made a grand entrance in an embellished Alexandre Vauthier Fall 2013 Couture gown featuring a plunging neckline and an over-the-top feathery skirt and train.
Jennifer Hudson tucked a black-and-white houndstooth bustier into a black leather pencil skirt, then added pointy pumps for a classic edge. She kept the black-and-white motif going with stacked bracelets and a necklace by Lorraine Schwartz.
Coco Rocha took her look to rocker heights in a black embellished leather Fausto Puglisi biker jacket and slim black jeans.
Joan Smalls paired a little white Viktor & Rolf minidress with black strappy Casadei sandal boots at the MTV VMAs.
Erin Wasson was not shy to put her figure — and daring style — on display in a sheer black dress as she stepped onto the VMAs red carpet. She completed her look with a turban-inspired headband and black strappy sandals.
Holland Roden was a vision of sophistication in an embellished Naeem Khan jumpsuit featuring a full skirt with a train finished off with a pair of Rupert Sanderson pumps.
Sarah Hyland was regal in a red-and-gold Marchesa gown. She added a gold embellished clutch and black platform Casadei sandals to the mix to complete her red carpet look.