The MTV Europe Music Awards are never a demure style occasion, and the 2022 EMAs didn't disappoint.
Sparkles, chainmail and sheer looks were the order of the day at the ceremony, which was held in Dusseldorf, Germany.
Taylor Swift, who won big taking home four awards, dazzled in a custom David Koma look, with a sparkling chainmail piece over a black body suit.
Rita Ora, who hosted the ceremony with her husband Taika Waititi, opted for a vintage sheer jumpsuit by Lebanese designer Elie Saab.
Toeing the vampy sartorial line, singer Ava Max opted for a green velvet Roberto Cavalli cutaway dress, while Tate McRae wore a warm and modest Versace puffer jacket, befitting the German winter weather.
Singer Bebe Rexha turned heads in a structural blue velvet design by Fjolla Nila.
Another outfit that got people talking was sported by Israeli singer Noa Kirel, who opted for a black crop top paired with trousers emblazoned with Kanye West's face, designed by Yuval Alroey.
MTV EMAs highlights
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Taylor Swift picked up the award for Best Video at the European MTV Awards 2022 in Dusseldorf, Germany. AP -
Swift also won the Best Artist award. She collected the title from David Hasselhoff. Getty Images -
Muse won the award for Best Rock. Reuters -
Bebe Rexha, left, and David Guetta took home the prize for Best Collaboration. Getty Images -
Damon Albarn, third from right, celebrated with Gorillaz bandmates and collaborators after winning the Best Alternative award. Getty Images -
Swift won four awards: Best Artist, Best Video, Best Pop and Best Longform Video Awards. Getty Images -
From left, Muse bandmates Dominic Howard, Matthew Bellamy and Chris Wolstenholme celebrated their Best Rock award. Getty Images
Swift walked away with four wins on the night, including for Best Artist, Best Video and Best Longform Video.
Currently topping the charts with Anti-Hero from her record-breaking new album Midnights, Swift made a surprise appearance at the awards in Dusseldorf to collect her haul, the latest in a long line of accolades for the singer-songwriter. Accepting her first award of the night she said “the fans are the only reason any of this happens for me”.
David Guetta and Rexha opened the show with their hit collaboration I’m Good (Blue), a track that nearly didn’t get released.
Rexha explained on the carpet “we had no idea that it was gonna blow up and be so viral on TikTok. And here we are performing it and nominated for Best Collab.”
Hot on their toes was Muse, who returned to the EMAs for a fiery performance of Will of the People, later winning Best Rock Act. They dedicated their award to the people of Ukraine and the women of Iran.
