The red carpet at the MTV VMAs is anything but expected (this is the event, after all, that saw Lady Gaga in a meat dress and Lil' Kim with a very memorable purple pasty), and this year was no exception. Stars made their way into one of the most no-holds-barred award shows of the year, and we're bringing you every look, right here.
Miley Cyrus didn't disappoint in an Alexandre Vauthier black leather bandeau bralette and harem pant set from the designer's Fall 2014 couture collection.
The singer paid perfect homage to Britney Spears's famous 2001 all-denim look in this Versace patchwork strapless gown. Note rapper Riff Raff, her Justin Timberlake look-alike, in the background!
The singer went matchy-matchy on the red carpet in a stunning red dress and red clutch, along with Marina B gold diamond earrings.
No dress needed for Taylor Swift! The singer rocked a graphic print blue long-sleeved Mary Katrantzou bodysuit, burgundy Elie Saab booties, and Lorraine Schwartz stacked rings.
Good thing she's wearing a minidress! The reality star donned an immaculately beaded — and likely heavy — printed Balmain dress with a deep-V neckline along with black crocheted booties.
The singer made an entrance in a black lace and beaded geometric Nicolas Jebran dress with Christian Louboutin peep-toe pumps and oversize Lorraine Schwartz black jade and white diamond earrings and an assortment of white diamond rings.
Now those are some cutouts: the singer wore a metallic Charbel Zoe dress with a Thalé Blanc clutch and Jimmy Choo pumps. Her 20-carat diamond and platinum stud earrings and rings were by Neil Lane.
Never one to shy away from sheer fabrics, the model opted for high-waisted black pants and a sheer mesh top by Alon Livne as well as a brass choker by Jennifer Fisher.
The singer shocked in a red silk charmeuse Donna Karan Atelier dress with a slit that reached new heights. Her diamond choker and bold rings were by Lorraine Schwartz.
The Orange Is the New Black star shone in a black sequined strapless Halston Heritage minidress and black Edie Parker box clutch.
The rapper looked especially "Fancy" in a curve-hugging silver metallic Atelier Versace gown and Nasrin Imani geometric diamond necklace.
The actress looked perfectly polished in this deep red embellished body-con minidress and nude Stuart Weitzman heels.
The Orange Is the New Black star stunned in a sexy, sparkly minidress by Marc Bouwer.
The Vampire Diaries actress donned a sleeveless coral and black silk draped gown — with black leather cross detailing at the waist — from the Zuhair Murad 2014 resort collection. Her Michael Nelson beaded clutch and strappy Jimmy Choo sandals finished off the sultry look.
The If I Stay star looked positively adorable in a belted and embellished red top with pink trousers, both by Louis Vuitton.
The star gave off a Grecian vibe in this flowing Emilio Pucci navy blue silk georgette backless gown, which featured slits and chain accents.
The reality star opted for a black silk collared wrap dress with a sexy slit, a Giles & Brother's gold lariat necklace, and Jennifer Fisher long bar diamond earrings.
The model wore a beaded minidress from the Balmain resort 2014 collection with Chopard jewels.
The singer showed off her chic maternity style in a glimmering Kaufmanfranco halter dress with Lorraine Schwartz chandelier earrings and stacked bangles.
The newlywed supermodel, who walked the red carpet in a sexy minidress with Neil Lane jewels, kept one hand on husband Adam Levine and the other on her Rauwolf octagonal clutch.
Talk about a pop of color! The singer stood out on the red carpet in a hot pink top with leather details and matching trousers, both by her label L.A.M.B. Her lips? A perfect pink to match, and for accessories, she opted for Christian Louboutin mesh point-toe pumps with Swarovski crystal details and a thick black bracelet with black diamond Lorraine Schwartz rings covering nearly every finger.
The rapper struck a pose in a sculptured animal-print minidress with nude platform pumps.
The model wowed in a skintight woven leather Balmain dress, which was finished off with a serious choker and Casadei cage sandals.
The singer is surely taking to Twitter tonight, as evidenced by her hashtag-happy neon green Edie Parker box clutch. Her accessory wasn't the only bold part of her ensemble, which included a white Alice + Olivia bustier and a custom LUBLU Kira Plastinina black textured leather high-low skirt.
Always one to go in a different direction, the singer showed her trademark style in an oversize glitter tuxedo, which was designed by H&M and cost only $150! She topped the budget-friendly look with Stuart Weitzman heels.
The supermodel showed off her assets in an extreme version of the crop-top trend — a black bandeau Balmain top and coordinating maxi skirt.
The singer looked gorgeous in a formfitting long-sleeved white dress with an ultralow neckline and coordinating Stuart Weitzman sandals.
The Orange Is the New Black actress went for a sophisticated look with a long-sleeved black dress.
The singer looked red-hot in a leather Ina Soltani mock turtleneck dress and a Jacob & Co. winged ear cuff.
The singer went for bold black and white with her flowing keyhole halter dress.
In case it wasn't clear by her belt, the singer wore a black leather top and skirt by Moschino along with Tom Ford boots and Borgioni black diamond stud earrings.
The Teen Wolf star went with a bright white Milly cutout dress, Rupert Sanderson silver mirror pumps, a Kotur clutch, and Tacori stud earrings.
The Pretty Little Liars star wore a Sachin & Babi black crop top over a floral slit-cut midi skirt, along with a Jimmy Choo clutch and silver Stuart Weitzman heels.
The star left very little to the imagination in a silver chain-link halter ensemble by Laura Dewitt over a metallic thong.
The Modern Family star showed a lot more skin — and a more gothic look — than we're used to seeing on her. She paired a backless cutout blue suede Kaufmanfranco dress with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and Stuart Weitzman heels.
Aside from her rainbow-colored hair, the singer struck a surprising Old Hollywood vibe in her jewel-encrusted white gown.
The star looked especially flirty in a fringed Roberto Cavalli dress and Pamela Love jewelry while walking the red carpet.
The British singer stood out in a lime-green vintage Halston dress with Charlotte Olympia heels and a matching Lorraine Schwartz ring.