All the Showstopping VMA Looks You Need to See

The red carpet at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards was one for the books. While nearly every singer, model, and actress made an appearance at the event, it was a mother-daughter duo who really stood out: Beyoncé and Blue Ivy, of course. While Bey wowed in a feathered Francesco Scognamiglio dress, her mini-me looked adorable in a tutu and sneakers. 

Of course, Queen B wasn't the only stylish attendee at this year's event, which was held at the famed Madison Square Garden in New York City. Wearing Marc Jacobs, Rita Ora went for a bold combination of leather, lace, and plumes—and her fashion risk definitely paid off. Models also made a strong appearance at the awards, including hotter-by-the-minute faces like Taylor Hill, Stella Maxwell, Ashley Graham, Hailey Baldwin, Joan Smalls, and more. Read on to see what everyone wore, and let us know your favourite looks in the comments section. 

Scroll through to see our full red carpet coverage of the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards!

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WHO: Beyoncé and Blue Ivy

WEAR: Francesco Scognamiglio dress and Lorraine Schwartz jewellery. 

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WHO: Rita Ora

WEAR: Marc Jacobs jacket, dress, and shoes. 

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WHO: Kim Kardashian West

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WHO: Taylor Hill 

WEAR: Moschino dress. 

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WHO: Ashley Graham

WEAR: Naeem Khan dress; Stuart Weitzman sandals.

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WHO: Ariana Grande

WEAR: Harry Kotlar diamond earrings.

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WHO: Britney Spears

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WHO: Hailey Baldwin

WEAR: Georges Chakra jumpsuit; Lorraine Schwartz diamond hoops; Ofira Jewels signature bands. 

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WHO: Stella Maxwell

WEAR: Moschino top and pants. 

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WHO: Nicki Minaj

WEAR: Harry Kotlar diamond cluster earrings; Le Vian diamond ring. 

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WHO: Heidi Klum

WEAR: Roberto Cavalli dress; Lorraine Schwartz champagne diamond studs, diamond cluster earring, moonstone cocktail ring, and diamond cushion ring. 

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WHO: Joan Smalls

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WHO: Hailee Steinfeld

WEAR: Balmain dress. 

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WHO: Naomi Campbell 

WEAR: Brandon Maxwell dress. 

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WHO: Alicia Keys 

WEAR: Just Cavalli dress; Jennifer Fisher necklace. 

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WHO: Holland Roden

WEAR: Kayat ivory silk crepe jumpsuit and matching full-length cape; Stuart Weitzman Nudist sandals. 

What were your favourite looks from this year's MTV Video Music Awards? See the week's best fashion Instagrams for more celebrity action.

Erin Fitzpatrick
Senior News Editor

Erin got her start as a Who What Wear intern over 12 years ago—back when the site only published a single story per day. (Who What Wear has since increased that number twentyfold.) She graduated magna cum laude from USC, which is how she ended up moving to Los Angeles from her hometown of San Diego. In college, she also interned at Refinery29, where she was promoted to editorial assistant and then assistant editor. After nearly three years at R29, she came back to WWW in 2016, where she currently holds the title of senior news editor (as well as the unofficial title of resident royal expert—in case you haven't noticed her numerous Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton stories). She spends her days trying to incorporate her idols, Anna Wintour and Roger Federer, into as many stories as possible. Outside of work, she loves tennis, classic rock, traveling, and smothering her dog with affection.