MTV VMAs red carpet: Best and worst-dressed celebs

WHIPS, see-through outfits, even bare boobs - the music industry’s biggest names competed to out-shock each other on the VMAS red carpet.

Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande, pashin’ on. Picture: AP

THE music industry’s biggest and most outrageous stars have arrived on the red carpet at New York’s Radio City Music Hall for the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards.

The VMAs always hold the possibility of a bit of controversy, and this year, the stars appear to be embracing an, ahem, relaxed dress code on the red carpet (like, near-nude relaxed).

First up, Amber Rose, who we can only assume is dropping in on her way to a light orgy:

Nice to see Madonna’s conical bra making a comeback. Picture: MTV

Honestly, god bless the MTV VMAs. You don’t get outfits like Rita Ora’s at the Oscars now do you:

What a gorgeous dress you’re almost wearing. Picture: Getty

Do we know who this woman is, tagged as ‘Sky’ in photos from the event? Not a clue. But we have to include her here because of the clever way she’s elevated a smart, serious pantsuit using just one subtle accent. See if you can spot it:

When the invite says smart casual. Picture: Getty Images/AFP

R&B singer Teyana Taylor showed off rock-hard abs - and a pair of waders that suggest a keen interest in fly fishing:

And what would you have her wear? PANTS? Picture: Getty

Having fostered about 300 different feuds this past week - including one with Kylie Jenner’s baby - Nicki Minaj has turned up in a belted swimsuit covered in just the lightest layer of sheer tulle:

Stormi betta hide. Picture: Mike Coppola/Getty

Blac Chyna got in a brutal fight with a lampshade in the parking lot:

Mmm, love soft, breathable, natural fabrics. Picture: Jamie McCarthy/Getty

Jennifer Lopez is receiving the Video Vanguard award tonight - which frankly, they should have given her the second she released Waiting For Tonight:

HOW IS THIS WOMAN ALMOST 50! Oh yeah, she’s unspeakably rich. Picture: Getty

Compared to this lot, Mullumbimby export Iggy Azalea looks positively virginal in her thigh-high boots:

Iggy has new music out! Did you know? Of course you didn’t. Picture: Getty

Did you know Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson are an item? They’ve been VERY quiet about it. Here they are, mackin’ on in front of a sea of photographers like two loved-up kids who got engaged approximately 20 seconds after meeting:

OK WE GET IT, GUYS. Picture: AP

Ariana’s outfit is … umm … very Project Runway ‘unconventional materials’ challenge.

Ariana has a song on her new album called ‘Pete Davidson’, which will surely age well. Picture: AP

Also loved-up on the red carpet — Younger star Nico Tortorella and his wife, musician Bethany Meyers. And he looks like Blossom!

He’ll catch his death in that. Picture: AFP

Havana hitmaker Camilla Cabello shows what can happen when you leave that one blue sock in your whites wash:

Don’t worry Cam, I’m sure it’ll wash right out. Picture: Getty Images for MTV

One of the year’s brightest stars, rapper Cardi B was one of the first to arrive. She did just have a baby, so maybe it’s early in, early out to let the babysitter go home:

She matches the carpet! Picture: Getty

Newly-single former One Directioner Liam Payne has turned up ready to wait tables:

What are you doing on the red carpet, Liam? Table 39 wants a sav blanc and a sticky toffee pudding. Picture: Getty Images/AFP

Orange Is The New Black star Dascha Polanco looks gorgeous in this very see-through (sensing a theme for the night) dress:

Damn, Dascha. Picture: AP

Give her a hat and a pair of gloves and Blake Lively’s Diane Keaton cosplay is complete:

Blake, your outfit was... not lively. I’m sorry my dear but you’re up for elimination. Picture: Getty

And we have absolutely no idea who ‘Asian Doll’ is, but we’re enjoying her tribute to Cher Horowitz from Clueless:

Nice to meet you, Asian Doll. Picture: Jamie McCarthy/Getty

Photos: 2018 MTV VMAs red carpet

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