The MTV Video Music Awards have a habit of bringing out the wild in music’s leading stars. At the VMA red carpet, you can expect lots of spandex, a lot more skin and even the occasional meat dress. The awards show has become a one-night-only display of flamboyance from celebrities accustomed to buttoning up on other red carpets. Miley Cyrus is hosting this year and, if past ceremonies are any indication, she’ll try to not just upstage her past looks but those of her sisters in outrageous fashion. Beginning Sunday at 9 p.m., this year’s VMA nominees include Rihanna, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, FKA Twigs, Florence Welch and Nicki Minaj.
From Britney Spears to Miley Cyrus: A Look Back at the MTV VMA’s Most Outrageous Fashion
In preparation for this Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards, revisit some of the most show-stopping, jaw-dropping looks from the past.