When it's time to roll out the VMA red carpet, celebrity fashion is often just as entertaining as the main event. While there are some public figures who revert time and time again to classic, elegant fashions that will always make them look good, there are others who are more daring with their sartorial choices.
Most recently at the 2014 VMAs, one of the most unusual choices that popped up on the red carpet runway included Katy Perry and rapper Riff Raff arriving in marching all-denim ensembles, Taylor Swift's typographic blue romper and Amber Rose's super-revealing metallic chain dress. Whether you're a fan or not of these celebrities or their sense of fashion, these standout looks are the kind that will make you look and remember them.
51 Memorable Red Carpet Looks
These VMA Red Carpet Fashion Moments Range from Chic to Shocking:
Laura McQuarrie — Aug 25, 2014 — Pop Culture

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Mini Grammy Attendees
The Toddlewood Series Recreates Celebrity Style on Child Lookalikes

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Twitter Dresses
The Imogen Heap Grammy Awards 'Twitdress' is Geekalicious

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Frilly Red Carpet Fashion
Aishwarya Rai Rocks Bridal Gown at Cannes Film Festival
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Futuristic Tinsel Fashion
The Libertin Dune Yuima Nakazato Editorial is Both Quiet and Edgy
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Red Carpet LED Gowns
Katy Perry Light Dress at the Costume Institute Gala
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Regal Jewel-Toned Gowns
The 2012 Golden Globes Red Carpet was Packed with Jewel-Toned Style
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Bold Biscuit Tray Dresses
Designer Larisa Katz's Gold Biscuit Tray Dress is Shockingly Fabulous
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Disney-Themed MET Gala Dresses
Celebrities Embrace Fairy Tales for the Costume Institute Ball
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Pompom Couture
'Avatar' Starlet Zoe Saldana's Oscar Red Carpet Gown will Cheer You Up
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Aging Red Carpet Looks
Lindsay Lohan's Gold Dress is an Episode of What Not to Wear
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Angelic Red Carpet Looks
Dakota Fanning's Fabulous Elie Saab Dress for the 'Eclipse' Premiere
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Golden Statuette Frocks
Sandra Bullock's Red Carpet Gown Channels the Oscar Award
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Pale Polished Frocks
The 2012 Golden Globes Red Carpet Was Awash with Neutral Tones
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Red Carpet Waves
The 2009 MTV Movie Awards Has Young Hollywood Letting Their Hair Down
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Bridal Red Carpet Fashion
Miley Cyrus at 2009 Kids' Choice Awards
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Cartoon-Inspired Red Carpet Looks
The Katy Perry Smurfs Premiere Dress is Show-Stealing
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Fish Scale Gowns
Miley Cyrus Gets Aquatic on Oscars Red Carpet
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Dangerously Curvy Gowns
Christina Hendricks' Dress Gives New Meaning to 'Hourglass Figure'
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Sushi Leotards
Katy Perry's Fishy Outfit at MTV Video Music Awards Japan
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Shabby Red Carpet Frocks
Lindsay Lohan in a Torn Dress Makes for a High Society Disaster
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Classic Oscars Red Carpet Style
Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt Keep It Black, Simple & Elegant
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Celebrity Mini-Me Remixes
Toddlewood Series Sees Children Mimicing Golden Globe Stars
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Miniature Celebrity Impersonators
Tricia Messeroux Photographs Kids Recreating Golden Globes Looks
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Radiantly Rich Robes
The 2012 SAG Awards Red Carpet Saw a Sea of Brights
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Military Gowns
Coco Rocha's First ‘Rococo' Dress Unveiled at the Grammys
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Haute Smurf Hairstyles
Katy Perry's Blue Wig at the MTV Movie Awards is Show-Stopping
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Costume Institute Illustrations
MET Gala 2014 by Katie Rodgers Recreates Favorite Dresses
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Nearly Nude Aging Stars
Liza Minnelli Wears What People Half Her Age Won't
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Disco Ball Fashion
Sequined & Metallic Minis on the MTV Music Awards Red Carpet
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Renegade Oscars Red Carpet Style
Mickey Rourke Goes For Punk Look With Chains
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Billowing Crystal Dresses
The Elegant Angelina Jolie 'Salt' London Premiere Outfit
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Supreme Fashion
Nicole Richie's Red Carpet Gown Channels Diva Diana Ross
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Hair Bling
American Idol's Paula Abdul Shows Off Hair Jewelry
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Red Carpet Underwear Secrets
Tips on How to Be Gorgeous in Person, Sans Airbrushing
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Dark Enigmatic Gowns
The 2012 Sag Awards Red Carpet was a Blackout
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Aggressive Award Show Ensembles
Ariana Grande Dons a Leather-Clad Look at the MTV VMAs
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Bead-Embellished Gowns
The 2012 Grammy Red Carpet Was Filled with Brilliant Eye-Catching Dresses
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Red Carpet Tails
Jessica Biel at the Met Costume Institute Gala in NYC
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Formal Flowing Ensembles
The 2012 Emmy Red Carpet Channels New-Age Elegance Through Airy Dresses
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Rentable Fashion Collabs
The Narciso Rodriguez Rent the Runway Capsule Collection
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Wildlife Attire
The Perez Hilton Panda Suit at the Much Music Video Awards
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Dramatic Monochromatic Fashion
The 2012 BAFTA Red Carpet Had Lots of Black and White Looks
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Fresh Ivory Frocks
The 2012 SAG Awards Red Carpet Got a Little White Hot
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Monochromatic Celeb Ballgowns
Sarah Jessica Parker has a Carrie Bradshaw Moment at the Met Gala
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Comical Celeb Imitation Costumes
Ellen DeGeneres as Sofia Vergara for Halloween is Beyond Funny
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Sensational Somber Frocks
The 2012 Grammy Red Carpet Saw Plenty of Seductive Black Outfits
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Presidential Portrait Dresses
The Obama Dress is a Crime Against Fashion
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Elegant Celeb Fashion Illustrations
These Drawn Met Gala Dresses Recap the Best White Tie Looks
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