Between Ariana Grande's polka dot perfection and Sabrina Carpenter's risque naked dress, pop culture fiends were spoiled this year when it came to red carpet looks.&nbsp;

Though MTV's <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/rose-mcgowan-sheer-chainmail-dress-vmas-1998" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Video Music Awards</a> are always a buzzy beacon of celebrity style, music, and pop culture moments, this year's awards ceremony was especially highly anticipated, thanks to fan-favorite nominees and major musical performances.&nbsp;
Sabrina Carpenter, joined onstage by iconic contestants from RuPaul's Drag Race,&nbsp;sang hit song "<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/sabrina-carpenter-mans-best-friend-album-tears-music-video" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tears</a>" from her latest album,&nbsp;Man's Best Friend, much to the delight of viewers in the room and at home. In other major VMAs moments, Mariah Carey performed, Ice Spice and Latto presented together, and Ros&eacute; became the first <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/cortis-kpop-group-debut-music-album-members-facts" target="_blank" rel="noopener">K-pop</a> artist to win Song of the Year in the award show's history&mdash;plus, Ariana Grande was spotted hugging both Lady Gaga and Sabrina Carpenter (much to the jealousy of everyone at home).&nbsp;
On the red carpet, all of our favorite stars pulled up in top-tier looks, setting the bar high for the awards season to come. Doja Cat arrived in a pastel-toned Balmain frock, sporting voluminous old Hollywood blonde curls, while girl group Katseye donned Dolce &amp; Gabbana head to toe. Latto proved that metallic tones are here to stay as a leading fashion trend this season, as she stunned on the carpet in a vintage, glistening gold gown designed by <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/gianni-versace-fashion-signatures-designer-history-medusa-bondage" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gianni Versace</a> himself. Speaking of vintage, Ice Spice wore a Ralph Lauren corest top and plaid skirt from the designer's Spring/Summer 2003 collection.&nbsp;
In the menswear department, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/olivia-rodrigo-birthday-party-tate-mcrae-louis-partridge" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Conan Gray</a> wore a nautical-inspired Erik Charlotte gown&mdash;accentuated by a delicate corset, voluminous petticoats, and stark-white ruffled sleeves&mdash;and newcomer <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/sombr-musician-songs-real-name-tour" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sombr</a>, also known as Shane Michael Boose, wore an embroidered Valentino suit from the label's Resort 2026 collection.&nbsp;
In terms of Internet stars, the 2025 VMAs carpet offered the chance for more than a few to strut their stuff. Love Island USA darlings Olandria Carthen and Nicolas Vansteenberghe walked the carpet, alongside influencer icon <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/alix-earle-pantene-drugstore-haircare-revival-tik-tok" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alix Earle</a>.&nbsp;
Curious to see what some of your other favorite style savants sported? Join&nbsp;L'OFFICIEL&nbsp;as we dive into all of the best red carpet looks at the 2025 MTV VMAs.&nbsp;

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Celebrities At The 2025 MTV VMAs Red Carpet</h2>

Tate McRae at the MTV VMAs on Sept. 7, 2025. Getty Images.

Sabrina Carpenter at the MTV VMAs on Sept. 7, 2025. Getty Images.

Summer Walker at the MTV VMAs on Sept. 7, 2025. Getty Images.

Ariana Grande at the MTV VMAs on Sept. 7, 2025. Getty Images.

Doja Cat at the MTV VMAs on Sept. 7, 2025. Getty Images.

Olandria Carthen at the MTV VMAs on Sept. 7, 2025. Getty Images.

Tyla at the MTV VMAs on Sept. 7, 2025. Getty Images.

Latto at the MTV VMAs on Sept. 7, 2025. Getty Images.

Katseye at the MTV VMAs on Sept. 7, 2025. Getty Images.

Conan Gray at the MTV VMAs on Sept. 7, 2025. Getty Images.

Lenny Kravitz at the MTV VMAs on Sept. 7, 2025. Getty Images.

Paris Hilton at the MTV VMAs on Sept. 7, 2025. Getty Images.

Sombr at the MTV VMAs on Sept. 7, 2025. Getty Images.

Ricky Martin at the MTV VMAs on Sept. 7, 2025. Getty Images.

Yungblud at the MTV VMAs on Sept. 7, 2025. Getty Images.

Megan Moroney at the MTV VMAs on Sept. 7, 2025. Getty Images.

Ice Spice at the MTV VMAs on Sept. 7, 2025. Getty Images.

FKA Twigs at the MTV VMAs on Sept. 7, 2025. Getty Images.

Sexyy Red at the MTV VMAs on Sept. 7, 2025. Getty Images.

Alix Earle at the MTV VMAs on Sept. 7, 2025. Getty Images.

Alex Warren at the MTV VMAs on Sept. 7, 2025. Getty Images.

Ashlee Simpson at the MTV VMAs on Sept. 7, 2025. Getty Images.

Maria Zardoya at the MTV VMAs on Sept. 7, 2025. Getty Images.

J Balvin at the MTV VMAs on Sept. 7, 2025. Getty Images.

Meg Stalter at the MTV VMAs on Sept. 7, 2025. Getty Images.

Gabby Windey at the MTV VMAs on Sept. 7, 2025. Getty Images.

Lola Young at the MTV VMAs on Sept. 7, 2025. Getty Images.

Ciara at the MTV VMAs on Sept. 7, 2025. Getty Images.

Taylor Momsen at the MTV VMAs on Sept. 7, 2025. Getty Images.

Nicolas Vansteenberghe at the MTV VMAs on Sept. 7, 2025. Getty Images.

Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter at the 2025 VMAs. Getty Images.

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