The ARIAs 2014: Red carpet hits and misses and the one outfit that hurt our eyes

DON’T look down. There are some things that simply cannot be unseen — and this Triple J radio host’s ARIAs outfit is exactly that.

THE 2014 ARIA Awards kicked off with a slew of young, hot talent walking the red carpet at The Star in Sydney.

And as far as the fashion was concerned, this year it was all about the midriff — that, and Triple J host Matt Okine’s TMI (as in way, way, way too much information) outfit.

For reasons unknown, Okine rocked up as the child dancer from Sia’s Chandelier video — featuring the most unsightly bulge this side of Baywatch.

Brave is one word for this number.

Matt Okine and Alex Dyson from Triple J.

No one was looking at Matt Okine’s lovely blonde wig on the ARIAs red carpet.

Okine was accompanied by co-host Alex dressed as Chet Faker, but really, when you have a grown man in a flesh-coloured leotard, you’re only looking at one thing.

The pair’s publicist told news.com.au that the outfit was a last minute decision by Okine, which had their rep rushing out to the shops on Wednesday in search of the hilarious getup.

As for Alex Dyson’s ginger beard and beanie combo, paying homage to multiple award winner Chet Faker, we’re not too sure Chet was overly impressed with the impersonation when he accepted an award from the boys.

“There’s a dude in spandex here, I can see his junk,” he said on stage.

Chet Faker accepts the award for Best Independent Release from ... himself?

In other news, Katy Perry decided to walk the red carpet even after her run-in with Aussie media this week, One Direction and Aussie boys 5SOS left the crowd screaming so hard they cried, while Delta Goodrem made a reappearance after what seemed like months off the Aussie scene.

The stunning Samantha Jade rocked the midriff on the red carpet.

Perry led the charge of midriffs down the red carpet wearing Western Australian designer Jamie Lee Major.

The one-off crystal encrusted two piece was hand embellished with beading and took Major approximately 400 hours to create at a retail price of $6600.

Kate Peck looked festive in a pompom number designed by up-and-coming Australian label Dyspnea, while Kyle Sandilands’ publicity-loving girlfriend Imogen Anthony forgot Halloween was last month, rocking up with spiders in her hair.

The boys are in the building! One Direction arrive on the ARIAs red carpet.

The Veronicas looked rail-thin but very glam-goth in their floor length lace J’Aton frocks. They seemed relieved to be talking to the press about new music after seven years in record company limbo. What were they up to in the interim? “Meditation,” said a very Zen Jess.

Also surprisingly shy: Jess Mauboy, perhaps because she was stepping out for the first time with famously publicity-wary long term boyfriend Themeli.

Kate Peck on red carpet at ARIA awards 2014 at The Star casino, Sydney. Picture Cameron Richardson.

The Veronicas opted to go braless on the red carpet.

However, the winning outfit of the night went to Matt Okine from Triple J who rocked up as the child dancer from Sia’s Chandelier music video — revealing a not-so-subtle glimpse of his own Chandelier.

Canberra duo Peking Duk stole the best transport award, arriving in an ice cream truck blaring their hit song High from the speakers.

There was also no Iggy Azalea, but visiting Brit popstar Charli XCX was the ambassador for Iggy’s hit Fancy, seeing as she sings the hook. She told us she wouldn’t be storming the stage to accept any awards on Iggy’s behalf. She looked fab in an ultra-garish beaded frock, the sort only a pop star could pull off.

Speaking of MIA, Sia was another big no show of the night.

ARIA 2014 WINNERS AND AWARD SHOW

ARIA 2014 RED CARPET GALLERY

Queen of the midriffs!

Perry doesn’t like paps, but she doesn’t mind a selfie.

Harry Styles from One Direction.

Liam Payne from One Direction.

Niall Horan from One Direction.

Louis Tomlinson from One Direction.

Delta Goodrem. Picture: Bradley Hunter

Delta Goodrem arrives at the 28th Annual ARIA Awards.

Model Montana Cox looks amazing in blue.

A radiant looking Jessica Mauboy.

Samantha Jade shows off a taut two inches of stomach.

Glowing, Samantha Jade.

Presenter Kate Peck’s pompoms steal the show.

Jessica Mauboy shows some leg.

Katy Perry chose a Western Australian designer.

Katy Perry arrives at the 28th Annual ARIA Awards.

Kate Peck also let her tummy shine.

Little red rocket, Havana Brown.

Havana Brown dazzles.

Footy Show star Beau Ryan and wife Kara.

Carissa Walford: Oh look, another midriff!

The Veronicas are wearing J’Aton Couture.

The Veronicas on the red carpet at ARIA awards.

Kyle Sandilands and Imogen Anthony.

Imogen Anthony’s creepy hair accessories.

Timomatic in an interesting get-up.

X Factor winner Marlisa.

Osher Gunsberg and his moustache.

Forlorn looking duo, The Presets.

Ella Hooper in tights.

Reigan Derry.

Country music star, Kasey Chambers.

Hilltop Hoods arrive at the 28th Annual ARIA Awards.

Shiny ... Nathaniel Willemse.

Sisterly trio, The McClymonts.

Comedic superstar, Chris Lilley.

Love is in the air? John Paul Young and Marcia Hines.

Yikes ... Matt Okine and Alex Dyson from Triple J.

5 Seconds of Summer smile for the camera.

5SOS pose for five seconds.

Members of the band Sheppard — and no that’s not Katy Perry in the middle there!

Justice Crew perform on the red carpet.

The Wiggles arrive on the red carpet.

Full list of winners

SIA — 1000 FORMS OF FEAR

Album Of The Year

Best Female Artist

Best Pop Release

Best Video, Chandelier, Directed by Sia and Daniel Askill

CHET FAKER — BUILT ON GLASS

Best Male Artist

Best Independent Release

SHEPPARD — BOMBS AWAY

Best Group

IGGY AZALEA — THE NEW CLASSIC

Breakthrough Artist

5 SECONDS OF SUMMER — SHE LOOKS SO PERFECT

Song Of The Year

NEIL FINN AND PAUL KELLY — GOIN’ YOUR WAY

Best Adult Contemporary Album

JOHN BUTLER TRIO — FLESH AND BLOOD

Best Blues and Roots Album

THE WIGGLES — APPLES & BANANAS

Best Children’s Album

BUDDY GOODE — IT’S A BUDDY GOODE CHRISTMAS

Best Comedy Release

KASEY CHAMBERS — BITTERSWEET

Best Country Album

PEKING DUK FEATURING NICOLE MILLAR — HIGH

Best Dance Release

DZ DEATHRAYS — BLACK RAT

Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Album

DAN SULTAN — BLACKBIRD

Best Rock Album

HILLTOP HOODS — WALKING UNDER STARS

Best Urban Album

KEITH URBAN

Best Live Australian Act

ONE DIRECTION

Best International Artist

MOLLY MELDRUM AND COUNTDOWN

ARIA Hall Of Fame

DENIS HANDLIN

ARIA Industry Icon Award

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