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Home · Fashion

The 2016 VMAs Red Carpet Was Epic and We've Got the Receipts

The VMAs are never short on epic, omg-worthy style moments and the 2016 show was no exception, from Beyonce's feathery frock to Amber Rose's chic all black everything moment, these are the style stars that took the night.

By Dominique Hobdy · August 28, 2016October 26, 2020
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Beyonce

Beyonce, Winnie Harlow, Chloe x Halle and more work the red carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

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Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill
Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill works the carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Beyonce and Blue Ivy
Beyonce and Blue Ivy work the red carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys work the carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Naomi Campbell
Naomi Campbell works the carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Chloe x Halle
Chloe x Halle work the carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Winnie Harlow
Winnie Harlow works the red carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Shameik Moore
Shameik Moore works the red carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Amber Rose
Amber Rose works the red carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Beyonce
Beyonce works the red carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Franchesca Ramsey
Franchesca Ramsey works the red carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Sasheer Zamata
Sasheer Zamata works the red carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Myke Wright
Myke Wright works the red carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Kent Jones
Kent Jones works the red carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Kingsley
Kingsley works the red carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Jay Pharoah
Jay Pharaoh works the red carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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DJ Khaled
DJ Khaled works the red carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Future
Future works the carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Desiigner
Desiigner works the carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Bell Biv DeVoe
Bell Biv DeVoe works the carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Fifth Harmony
Fifth Harmony works the carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Remy Ma
Remy Ma works the carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj works the carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Joan Smalls
Joan Smalls works the carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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2 Chainz
2 Chainz works the carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Selenis Leyva
Selenis Leyva works the carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Aly Raisman, Madison Kocian, Laurie Hernandez and Simone Biles
Aly Raisman, Madison Kocian, Laurie Hernandez and Simone Biles work the carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Ty Dolla $ign
Ty Dolla $ign works the carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Flo Rida
Flo Rida works the carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Chance The Rapper
Chance The Rapper works the carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Lion Babe
Lion Babe works the carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Fat Joe
Fat Joe works the carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Nicole Byer
Nicole Byer works the carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Quvenzhane Wallis
Quvenzhane Wallis works the carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Jidenna
Jidenna works the carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Michelle Buteau
Michelle Buteau works the carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Justine Skye
Justine Skye works the carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Kanye West and Kim Kardashian
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian work the carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Fabolous
Fabolous and his son work the carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Tinashe
Tinashe works the carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Dasha Planco
Dasha Planco works the carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Nick Cannon
Nick Cannon works the carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Cassie
Cassie works the carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Puff Daddy
Puff Daddy works the carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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