Since the 80’s, the MTV VMAs have provided a stage for artists and musicians often overlooked in mainstream media awards ceremonies. In addition to our annual showcase of music video contenders, there will also be the highly anticipated Red His Carpet event. Here, stars meet to promote their latest creations and discuss fashion sense.

A green, black, and white color palette dominated this year’s VMA carpet, with a mix of pop, shock, and designer frocks, an artistic self-expression that helped highlight monochromatic fashion trends.

In 2022, multiple VMA award winner and co-host of the show, Jack Harlow, stepped onto the carpet in a sleek all-black leather ensemble designed by Glenn Martens for Diesel. Up-and-coming rapper Toosii wore his H.Lorenzo leather two-piece set in bold green, J.I.D. expressed.

Swipe through the fashion gallery below to see who else made the list.

2022 MTV VMAs

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Colton Haynes

Colorful sophistication came to mind when Colton Haynes chose a lime green Dior double-breasted suit. Flared-leg trousers were fitted at the waist and tucked over chunky platform shoes, a bare chest adding definition to his suit his jacket, punctuated by quirky brooches and very minimal jewelry. rice field.

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Jack Harlow

Show co-host and multiple VMA award winner Jack Harlow gave the carpet a stealthy black leather look. His Diesel look consisted of a fitted leather blazer worn over a slouchy fabric high-neck top, leather pants, and rag-sole leather boots.A warm brown ombré his lenses his shades. Enhance your look.

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J Balvin

VMA performer J Balvin set off a clean all-white palette on the red carpet in Louis Vuitton menswear wide leg trousers and crisscrossed notched lapel blazers. Balvin’s bright red orange hair provided his look with a bright pop of color that complemented his sophisticated black eyewear and bejeweled accessories.

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Lil Nas X

Multiple VMA award winner Lil Nas X stole the spotlight in a chest-baring black textured ensemble made of black feathered cascading rings designed by Harris Reed. The costume includes his massive three-ringed headdress and his six-ringed ball of feathers cinched over a pair of black fitted pants and his skirt. was He accentuated the look with understated jewelry from DeBeers.

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Lauren Spencer-Smith

american idol Alum Lauren Spencer-Smith looked cool and relaxed in an oversized neon green look. Included was a fitted baseball cap from Christian Weinants. She styled it with her Air Jordan 1s in green, white and black.

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DJ Khaled

Fresh out of his latest project, God Did, DJ Khaled kept things super cool in a tonal gray Prada fit. His signature eye His frame included a subtle pink ombré His tint, while Lime He Green Nike His Air Force His One offered a slight pop of color I was.

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black bear

Emerging artist Blackbear chose leather and label for his red carpet moment. Layered Givenchy He wore a top and voluminous black leather pants with an oversized black frame, Givenchy trainers and his black Vetements beanie.

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offset

A member of the superstar Migos, Offset appeared in a sophisticated all-white suit for this year’s ceremony. over which white and green sneakers were combined with shades of black.

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rat

“Big Energy” rapper Rat stunned on the carpet in a lime green multi-strap super mini cropped jacket and skirt set. Vivid leather His fit was highlighted by a bejeweled silver purse and lime green mules.

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Kane Brown

Country singer Kane Brown was the first male country artist to appear at the VMAs, looking sophisticated on the carpet in a full Prada look. A black satin suit with a single-breasted jacket and cargo trousers, and a green open-collared shirt underneath the jacket: rag-sole black his leather her boots and Vacheron his Constantin jewelry added the finishing touches to his ensemble.

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LL Cool J

The event’s host, LL Cool J, was dressed in his famously elevated sense of street style. His head is covered with a beanie, shades, gold his chain, and sneakers. His leather bomber His jacket, his black T-shirt, his black leather pants are a black patent with a gold “Swoosh” and his four-fingered “Cool J” gold ring His leather Nikes He was matching his Air Jordan 1.

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Avril Lavigne

Music icon Avril Lavigne is back on the red carpet in a simple, all-black Versace skater look accentuated by her fiery orange and blonde hair. Her oversized trousers were held up by a black leather belt overlaid with metal chains.

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JID

In celebration of his latest music release, J.I.D. made a smooth move to the VMA red carpet wearing head-to-toe Saint Laurent. It was a combination of velvet pants. He completed the look with black leather boots and iced-out jewelry.

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Toosie

New York rapper and rising style star Toosii walked down the VMAs red carpet in a smooth pea green two-piece leather jacket and pant ensemble designed by H.Lorenzo. Green was offset by his white Saint Laurent knit top, his white Saint Laurent leather boots, his white gloves, his knitted Marni face and his mask.