2021 MTV VMA’s: Red Carpet Looks Ranked
This year’s VMAs is all about the textures — from tweed to feathers, lace and leather, the artists in attendance tonight are rocking trends old and new from Barclays Center…
Doja Cat attends the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards at Barclays Center on September 12, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesThis year's VMAs is all about the textures -- from tweed to feathers, lace and leather, the artists in attendance tonight are rocking trends old and new from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Check out our rankings of who slayed it on the red carpet and who looks like they got dressed in the dark.
35. Worst -- Nick Cannon
Noam Galai/Getty ImagesNick Cannon looks like a clown here. Nothing else to say other than 0/10.
34. Worst -- Shawn Mendes
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesWhat was Shawn Mendes thinking? This outfit is not flattering at all for the handsome singer. And doesn't he know not to wear white after Labor Day? 1/10.
33. Worst -- Jamila Mustafa
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesJamila Mustafa took a trip back to 2008 and left with the worst fashion of the era. The peplum top and shiny leather leggings look really cheap. 1/10.
32. Worst -- The Kid Laroi
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesThe Kid Laroi's facial expression and his bare chest and gaudy leather and necklace is all types of wrong. 1/10.
31. Worst -- Symone and Kandy Muse
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesSymone (L) and Kandy Muse seem to be celebrating Halloween early, because these looks are straight up scary! 1/10.
30. Worst -- Paris Hilton, Olivia Rodrigo, and Kim Petras
Noam Galai/Getty ImagesThis trio taking a photo together could not have been even more wrong. Kim Petras' look kills all of the other ladies' looks just by being in the photo. 2/10.
29. Worst -- Avril Lavigne
Noam Galai/Getty ImagesThe punk princess rocked a pattern very well-known to her: plaid. However, the cut is not flattering, and we've seen her wear plenty of neon pink that this is just predictable. 3/10.
28. Ed Sheeran
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesEd Sheeran's attempt at fashion is a big miss, though we didn't expect anything spectacular, he should have played it safe with a solid color. 3/10.
27. Billie Eiilish
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesBillie Eilish looks like a frumpy librarian. We were expecting a more from the singer. 3/10.
26. Lance Bass, Nick Lachey, and AJ McLean
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesWe are LOVING the appearance of the boy-banders at the awards show. AJ McLean's style is bold, but it works! 4/10.
25. Cyndi Lauper
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesCyndi Lauper's pastel lilac hair is gorgeous, wearing a leather jacket. Not amazing, but not bad. 4/10.
24. Bella Poarch
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesBella Poarch's lace look is elaborate and one of the more daring looks of the night with a train, but we've seen similar red carpet looks before. 4/10.
23. Iann Dior
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesIann Dior looks great and youthful in this ombre purple-blue suit. 4/10.
22. Anitta
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesAnitta looks amazing in this angelic, sultry take on a classic look. 5/10.
21. Halle and Chloe Bailey
Jason Kempin/Getty Images(L-R) Halle Bailey looks great in white while sister Chloe kind of ruins it with this aluminum foil looking dress, so as a collective they earn a ranking of 5/10.
20. SAINt JHN
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesWe are loving this salmon-colored tweed suit on SAINt JHN! 6.5/10
19. Kacey Musgraves
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesKacey Musgraves gets points for originality, but the outfit seemed a bit incomplete. 6.5/10.
18. LilHuddy
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesLilHuddy's use of zebra stripe accents in his jacket take his look to the next level while maintaining the black and white aesthetic. 6.5/10.
17. Jaden Hossler
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesJaden Hossler looks so much better bare chested under his suit than The Kid Laroi did. 6.5/10.
16. Normani
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesNormani stuns in all white, showing off her amazing figure. 7/10.
15. Dometi Pongo
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesDometi Pongo looks dapper in his plaid blazer and choice of jewelry. 7/10.
14. Lil Nas X
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesLil Nas X surprisingly didn't show up pregnant at the red carpet. He did bring the 80s with him, with the curly mullet, though! We love the extra-ness of the lilac ensemble. 8/10.
13. Tinashe
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesTinashe looks stunning in this leather ensemble. The color of her pants and use of lace-up tassels makes for a fierce look. 8/10.
12. Jack Harlow
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesMen wearing colorful suits and taking a risk get bonus points on the red carpet. Here, Jack Harlow rocks a perfect emerald green suit. 8/10.
11. Winnie Harlow
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesFashion models sure know how to dress, and Winnie Harlow did not miss with this beige ensemble, with her long legs on full display. 8/10
10. Tainy
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesTainy keeps it simple and sexy in his suit with silver chain. 8/10.
9. Quen Blackwell
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesQuen Blackwell looks amazing in this Y2K look, sporting Baby Phat and tons of gold accents. 8.5/10
8. Best -- Flo Milli
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesFlo Milli looks like a disco ball in the best way, shining bright to show us the star she is. Her hair is also flawless. 9/10.
7. Charli XCX
Noam Galai/Getty ImagesCharli XCX looks stunning from head to toe in this outfit with carefully placed lace. 9/10.
6. Best -- Madison Beer
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesMadison Beer is giving us Megan Fox vibes, looking sweet and sexy in a light pink satin dress with a hip-slit. 9.5/10
5. Best -- Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian
Noam Galai/Getty ImagesHollywood's latest IT couple have blessed us with another amazing look. We are loving the details of Travis' studded knees and Kourtney's lace-up off-the-shoulder leather dress. 9.5/10.
4. Best- Ashanti
Noam Galai/Getty ImagesAshanti is serving looks and body in this criss-crossed ensemble! She looks amazing and youthful. 9.5/10.
3. Best -- Megan Fox
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesMegan Fox!!! Took a daring look on the red carpet, leaving nothing to the imagination in this completely see-through number. 10/10.
2. Best -- Saweetie
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesSaweetie slays yet another red carpet look. Donning an Old Hollywood style dress and hair. Perfectio. 10/10.
1. Best -- Doja Cat
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesSlay, Doja Cat, slay! We are OBSESSED with her thigh high patent leather boots and the purple and black is satisfying our fall dream color aesthetic. 10/10.
