The MTV Video Music Awards has helped showcase some of the most talented artists in the music industry for more than four decades.
This incredible gathering of young talent has also seen its share fo fashion faux pas over the years.
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Beyoncé looks like Jim Henson’s fairy godmother.
OK — so before you start piling me on how she was doing this for her daughter, I’m already well aware.
That still doesn’t excuse Queen Bey for walking out in public dressed like a giant muppet.
Katy Perry and Riff Raff pay homage to Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears!
So let’s set the record straight here: this look was horrible when Justin and Britney did it nearly 20 years ago.
This new-age take on the classic Canadian tuxedo needs to be put out to pasture.
Kim Basinger channels Sandra Dee.
Looking at this picture of Kim in full Grease gear gives me chills; they’re multiplying. And I’m not afraid to admit that I’m losing control.
For the power that Kim Basinger is supplying…well, it’s electrifying.
Jennifer Lopez in all-white Sean John, complete with bedazzled bandanna!
I had pretty much completely forgotten about Sean John until I saw this picture.
If you were looking to sum up the ’00s in a single image, this would be the one I’d point to.
Who wears a cape to the red carpet? Jared Leto — that’s who.
You have to hand it to Gucci. Only they could make something this hideous and get away with it.
I’m not trying to be mean but this looks like an old Halloween costume my mom wore when I was a kid.
There is no such thing as bad publicity for Macy Gray.
My gosh. I’m all for taking advantage of an opportunity but this is pushing things a bit too far.
It would have been more tasteful if Macy had just hung a blinking neon sign on her back.
Lady Gaga’s meat dress.
Lady Gaga never ever ceases to amaze. But she really outdid herself when she appeared wearing this little number.
I’m pretty sure Gaga was trying to shine a light on what she believed to be the hypocrisy of killing animals for fashion purposes? But I’m just guessing.
The late R&B icon, Aaliyah, rocking the tiger stripes.
I love Aaliyah and the last thing I would ever want to do is besmirch her memory.
That said, she looks like Shere Khan from Disney’s The Jungle Book . Somebody better warn Mowgli!
Courtney Love channels Marilyn Monroe while Kurt Cobain holds on for dear life.
Courtney actually looks pretty well put together, considering her infamous reputation for making a spectacle of herself.
Kurt on the other hand looks like he’s losing his mind. Also, his pants are completely undone.
Gwen Stefani rocks a fuzzy blue bikini top with the hair to match!
I still remember the days when Gwen Stefani was known as the lead singer of No Doubt. She was just a girl walking through the spiderwebs in her own tragic kingdom.
If you caught all three of those references, then you’re probably pretty cool.
Miley Cyrus pays homage to The King of Rock ‘N’ Roll.
I have to give credit where credit is due: Miley has the outfit down pat. However, the pale baby blue coloring, combined with the blinding rhinestones make this an outfit to forget.
Maybe for Halloween Miley but not for the VMAs.
Millie Bobby Brown’s turtleneck/poncho dress.
Whoever dressed Millie Bobby Brown in this hideous dress deserves to be fired. It looks like a turtleneck got into a fight with a poncho!
And what’s with all the gold sequins? I’m just so confused here.
Somebody turn down the volume on Taylor’s blazer!
Wow. You know, I think my grandmother used to own a blazer that looked just like this back in 1982. Isn’t it funny how styles come back around?
This thing looks like Taylor found it lying on the ground of a moth-eaten pawn shop.
Christina Aguilera as flamingo.
Do you think anyone asked Christina to stand on one leg for a photo? What on earth is happening here?!
Aren’t celebrities supposed to have stylists to save them from these types of wardrobe malfunctions? Caw-caw, Christina.
Nicki Minaj is fierce in her Harajuku.
I wonder if Nicki still has the same mask from this outfit? It would definitely come in handy nowadays.
I have to say that I love her choice of stuffed animals. It really puts the ensemble over the edge.
