The Video Music Awards were hosted on Sunday, August 28th, and invited the usual plethora of media-famous figures such as Taylor Swift, Jack Harlow, and Nicki Minaj. As there were many notable award moments throughout the show, I was eager to see what each of the guests wore on the red carpet before the show began. I enjoyed many of the looks including all of Black Pink’s group. All the girls looked very coordinated, even though they were each dressed by a different designer. Though, I noticed many cross-over concepts that have been seen at high-end events such as the Met Gala.
The dress code at the VMAs was described as party wear and cocktail attire. This does not include anything too formal, such as black tie and white tie attire. Of the more formal events, the Met Gala posts a white tie dress code, the highest of dress codes, where guests are expected to wear high-end couture designers. In this case, many of the designers create a new piece inspired by each year’s theme reflected in the museum’s yearly exhibit. Yes, fashion is all about pushing the limit and making a statement. There were many gender-fluid outfits, a noticeable trend from past fashion ev
ents. However, many similar concepts at this year’s VMAs were previously seen at couture-based events with a higher dress code.
Starting with Anitta’s VMA look; a deconstructed red Schiaparelli dress with a corset bodice and vine-like breastplate. I would like to note that it was interesting seeing a colored dress from Schiaparelli, especially since most of the collections under this designer have revolved around black and darker hues mixed with metals structured around the main garment. Taking this chance and stepping out of the designer’s usual trends is a good way to make a statement. Personally, this look was
not one of my favorites, with her slicked hairstyle looking forced with the single strand of hair running across her forehead. Schiaparelli used this vine-like breastplate before, most recognizably at the 2021 Cannes Film Awards, on a couture piece worn by Bella Hadid. The dress code at the Cannes Film Awards is black tie, a higher formality than the VMAs. I appreciate Anitta wearing a couture designer who reinvents shape in garments, however, I feel there could have been a more appropriate approach to the partywear event.
Another artist I would like to recognize was Lil Nas X who wore Harris Reed. His look was very eye-catching. He wore a black feathered halo headpiece and a matching feathered hoop skirt. Though this look was very intriguing, it closely resembled supermodel Iman’s Mat Gala look, also by designer Harris Reed. The look seemed out of place, being that the Met Gala is the highest formality an event can have. I believe Harris Reed was the right pick for a designer for Lil Nas X’s look. Moreover, the look was taken from a recent collection, “Sixty Years A Queen”, and highlights fluidity, a concept Lil Nas X is no stranger to. Conan Gray also wore a piece from Harris Reed but did not distinctly resemble a look from the Met Gala or another highly formal event. It has become more apparent that celebrities are not ensuing the proclaimed d ress code.
With the positive of representing a designer and their collections, there comes the risk of seeming out of place at the event being hosted. As a result, some looks come off forced and reckless as guests disregard the dress code. In the future, I would like to see more guests and celebrities follow the dress code, therefore respecting the event itself, and simultaneously pushing the boundaries fashion has to offer.
Photo Retrieved from https://variety.com/gallery/2022-mtv-vmas-red-carpet-fashion-best-dressed/
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