The Billboard Music Awards have long been a platform where music and fashion converge, showcasing some of the most dazzling and innovative red-carpet looks in the entertainment industry. Over the years, this prestigious event has hosted many stylish appearances from some of the biggest names in music.
Following the Billboard Music Awards 2024, WWD looks back at the best-dressed guests of all time at the Billboard Music Awards, featuring iconic looks from Taylor Swift, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Zendaya and more.
Here, see the photos of the best dressed celebrities in Billboard Music Awards’ history.
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Billboard Music Awards Best Dressed of All Time: Whitney Houston, 1993
Image Credit: Ron Galella Collection via Getty Whitney Houston at the Billboard Music Awards 1993.
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Billboard Music Awards Best Dressed of All Time: Celine Dion, 2003
Image Credit: Getty Images Celine Dion poses backstage during the 2003 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Dec. 10, 2,003 in Las Vegas.
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Billboard Music Awards Best Dressed of All Time: Gwen Stefani, 2003
Image Credit: Getty Images Gwen Stefani attends the 2003 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Dec. 10, 2003, in Las Vegas.
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Billboard Music Awards Best Dressed of All Time: Selena Gomez, 2011
Image Credit: Getty Images Selena Gomez arrives at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena May 22, 2011 in Las Vegas.
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Billboard Music Awards Best Dressed of All Time: Rihanna, 2011
Image Credit: Getty Images Rihanna arrives at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena May 22, 2011, in Las Vegas.
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Billboard Music Awards Best Dressed of All Time: Katy Perry, 2012
Image Credit: Frazer Harrison Katy Perry arrives at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 20, 2012 in Las Vegas.
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Billboard Music Awards Best Dressed of All Time: Madonna, 2013
Image Credit: Getty Images Madonna poses in the press room during the 2013 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 19, 2013 in Las Vegas.
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Billboard Music Awards Best Dressed of All Time: Jennifer Lopez, 2014
Image Credit: Getty Images Jennifer Lopez attends the 2014 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2014 in Las Vegas.
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Billboard Music Awards Best Dressed of All Time: Kendall Jenner, 2014
Image Credit: Getty Images Kendall Jenner attends the 2014 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2014 in Las Vegas.
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Billboard Music Awards Best Dressed of All Time: Taylor Swift, 2015
Image Credit: Getty Images Taylor Swift arrives at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Garden Arena on May 17, 2015 in Las Vegas.
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Billboard Music Awards Best Dressed of All Time: Zendaya, 2016
Image Credit: Getty Images Zendaya attends the 2016 Billboard Music Awards at T-Mobile Arena on May 22, 2016 in Las Vegas.
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Billboard Music Awards Best Dressed of All Time: Shawn Mendes, 2018
Image Credit: Getty Images Shawn Mendes attends the 2018 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 20, 2018 in Las Vegas.
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Billboard Music Awards Best Dressed of All Time: Lizzo, 2020
Image Credit: Getty Images for dcp Lizzo accepts the Top Song Sales Artist Award onstage at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, broadcast on Oct. 14, 2020 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
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Billboard Music Awards Best Dressed of All Time: Lil Nas X, 2020
Image Credit: Getty Images for dcp Lil Nas X accepts the Top Hot 100 Song Award onstage at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, broadcast on Oct. 14, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
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Billboard Music Awards Best Dressed of All Time: Alicia Keys, 2021
Image Credit: Getty Images for dcp Alicia Keys poses backstage for the 2021 Billboard Music Awards, broadcast on May 23, 2021, at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for dcp)
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Billboard Music Awards Best Dressed of All Time: Saweetie, 2021
Image Credit: Getty Images for dcp Saweetie poses backstage for the 2021 Billboard Music Awards, broadcast on May 23, 2021 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles;