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#MetroStyleWatch: The Showstopping Looks At The 2022 VMAs

Here are the stars who have continued the legacy of the VMAs black carpet.

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Cassandra Martinez

<p>It’s awards season once again and it&#x27;s so thrilling to see our favorite stars with their red carpet looks! Hosted by LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj, and Jack Harlow, this year’s <strong>MTV Video Music Awards</strong> took place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The show recognized the biggest names in the music industry with VMA’s iconic Moon Person trophies.</p><div><br/></div><p>Living up to its name as the wildest awards show throughout its history, the black carpet was painted vividly with our fashion showstoppers. See the top show-stopping looks by <strong>Lil Nas X</strong>, <strong>BLACKPINK</strong>, <strong>Lizzo</strong>, and more in the gallery down below! </p><div><br/></div><div class="article-content" itemProp="articleBody"><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/38c671e7-b356-4206-98cc-64cf16b67786_b-aug290.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/58659198-d382-4877-a8d9-5b9db1a15bc5_anitta 1.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/e2efd378-b2ee-42e5-98c1-c678cec6908a_anitta 2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/8a7b7c0c-efae-4d39-bcda-907f6216b90a_anitta 3.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/84a35924-6bfa-4205-ac12-dde9790df92a_blackpink 1.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/6b4fdee7-8d10-4a6f-812f-2311b0296505_blackpink 2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/e96c241c-17cd-4829-87fb-65c749892955_blackpink 3.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/9012aaef-075a-4fed-be28-11d0fe55e172_lil nas x 1.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/02bae431-baf3-4c8c-ba31-c87b5533e6db_lil nas x 2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/7e0502a4-6097-494f-9830-e0366673c73c_lil nas x 3.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/d0faaf3d-35ed-4f29-8e35-3672d1455303_lizzo 1.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/d009efb7-a4b4-4e7b-b205-3c9a9a3092b4_lizzo 2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/23419461-e963-4583-85e0-53d0cd29c8bc_lizzo 3.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/865efa72-b9c6-4b8a-8ca9-b2f309f68ed4_maneskin 2.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/1dde21f5-7ef1-42da-9f6d-7d6055789215_maneskin 1.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/61fca7f5-dd76-44c7-b461-b98632a50734_maneskin 3.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Anitta in Schiaparelli - Anitta in her Schiaparelli hot red dress is here to drive us crazy! <cite>Photo from Just Jared</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - Representing Brazil at the 2022 MTV VMAs, the singer did not let us down with her outfit from Schiaparelli’s Fall 2022 Haute Couture collection. This three-piece look is definitely a work of art!<cite>Photo from Getty Images</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - “Heart of Brazil” is what Anitta posted on her Instagram before arriving on MTV’s black carpet, and true to her caption, the singer did indeed have the shape of a heart covering her left breast as she described in her caption! “I have so much love to give, I’m just walking around with my heart out for everyone,” Anitta explained on the carpet.<cite>Photo from VMAs</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>BLACKPINK - True to its name, Blackpink rocked the black and pink on the stage! Performing their latest MV “Pink Venom”, they are out to sting in style! <cite>Photo from VMAs</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa, and Rose are dressed in their matchy black tops, shorts, and flashy minimal pink accents! <cite>Photo from VMAs</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - Congratulations on BLACKPINK for winning the Best Metaverse award!<cite>Photo from VMAs</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Lil Nas X in Harris Reed - How daring and picturesque! Lil Nas X shows up in his outfit by Harris Reed and is channeling his Inner Iman as he went shirtless howling in his majestic headdress and matching hoop skirt layered atop sequined bell bottoms. <cite>Photo from Just Jared</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - This ensemble was said to embody the essence of gilded glamour of Iman’s Met Gala 2021 appearance. “It’s something fresh, something new, I feel amazing”, Lil Nas X shared<cite>Photo from Getty Images</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - You won’t be able to fit through a door with such astounding apparel, especially with Reed’s plumage-heavy headdresses but it&#x27;s the experience that matters!<cite>Photo from VMAs</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Lizzo in Jean Paul Gaultier - Lizzo slayed the VMAs whileonning three different outfits! With her first look being the voluminous outfit, she appeared to be wearing a cascading dark blue Jean Paul Gaultier gown with matching blue-black lipstick and gold hoop earrings and ring. What a stylish way to make a statement! <cite>Photo from Just Jared</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - Who is that lady in bubblegum pink!? Lizzo’s second outfit for her performance looks really fun and chic! Stunning the audience with her very lively performance, she’s here to run the world in her matchy pink combat boots!<cite>Photo from VMAs</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - Last but absolutely not least, Lizzo channeled her inner “madonna” for her acceptance speech! Dressed in a cutaway black ensemble featuring a conical bra and intricate details, she joyfully thanked the fans and preached for body-positivity! Truly refreshing!<cite>Photo from VMAs</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Maneskin in Gucci - Maneskin is here to rock and electrify our hearts as the group strutted in their all-Gucci fashion! Tthe group gave such a daring performance!<cite>Photo from Just Jared</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - The Italian glam rock band wore black and silver Gucci for the VMAs. Their heavy rockstar makeup brings out the leather and the accessories to shine! <cite>Photo from VMAs</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - Dark moody glamour is what’s in for this year’s VMAs and Maneskin never disappoints! With their flamboyant ensembles complete with corsets, they are emitting such edgy auras! <cite>Photo from VMAs</cite></p></div></div></div></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/fashion/metrostylewatch/best-dressed-vmas-2022/33610" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Here Are The Best Dressed Stars At The 2022 VMAs</a></div>