There is no doubt that Lizzo knows how to make a red carpet entrance, but the singer ensured all eyes were on her when she arrived at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday.
Wearing a full Jean Paul Gautier gown, crafted with lengths of navy fabric, she dominated the black carpet in her vampy look, which was completed with black lipstick, a gold lip ring and her hair worn sleek.
Similarly adhering to a gothic aesthetic were K-pop stars Blackpink. The group wore head-to-toe black, with Lisa in Celine culottes with a bandeau top, Jisoo in a semi-sheer Christian Dior gown, Jennie in a Chanel crop top and full skirt, and Rose in a turtleneck Saint Laurent minidress with Tiffany & Co jewellery.
In keeping with the black carpet, American singer Becky G chose a Zuhair Murad stained glass window-inspired cut-out dress for the event, while Lil Nas X wore a statement Harris Reed headpiece and structured feathered piece over trousers.
The look was almost identical to Iman's 2021 Met Gala outfit by the same designer —except it was a black not gold take and the model added a corset to round it off.
Riverdale actress Lili Reinhart chose a sheer black Fendi gown, while model Ashley Graham chose a cut-out black Houghton by Katharine Polk dress.
Surprise guest Taylor Swift chose not to adhere to the unofficial black dress code. The All Too Well singer wore a draped crystal Oscar de la Renta dress with Christian Louboutin sandals.
Swift wasn't the only star to opt for a metallic look: Chloe Bailey wore a Zigman dress, actress Chloe Fineman chose a silver and orange quilted Threeasfour piece and singer Olivia O'Brien shimmered in a vintage silk lamé dress, sourced from Tab Vintage.
Scroll through the gallery below to see winners at the MTV VMAs 2022
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Taylor Swift accepts the Video of the Year award for 'All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version)' at the 2022 MTV VMAs at Prudential Centre in Newark, New Jersey. AFP -
US singer Dove Cameron presents the Best New Artist award. AFP -
The Red Hot Chili Peppers arrive. Reuters -
Anthony Kiedis, Flea, John Frusciante and Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers accept the Best Rock award for 'Black Summer'. AFP -
Bad Bunny remotely accepts the award for Artist of the Year. AP -
Jack Harlow backstage with his awards. Reuters -
'Do We Have a Problem?' by Nicki Minaj, featuring Lil Baby, wins the Best Hip-Hop award. Reuters -
Brazilian singer Anitta presents the Best Latin Artist award. AFP -
Lizzo accepts the Video for Good award for 'About Damn Time'. AP -
Lisa accepts the Best K-Pop award for 'Lalisa'. AFP -
Jack Harlow and Lil Nas X accept the Best Collaboration award for ‘Industry Baby’. AFP -
US rapper Lil Nas X poses with the award for Best Collaboration for 'Industry Baby'. AFP -
Blackpink speak onstage after winning Best Metaverse Performance. AFP -
Members of the group Maneskin with their award. Reuters -
Panic! at the Disco perform. -
Taylor Swift accepts the award for Video of the Year. PA Media -
Lizzo performs. PA Media -
Dove Cameron, winner of the Best New Artist award. EPA -
Benny Boom backstage with his award. Reuters -
L L Cool J and Nicki Minaj take to the stage to present an award. Reuters
