The gothic style trend took the MTV VMAs 2025 red carpet by storm on Sunday in New York City. A bevy of high-profile guests like Ashlee Simpson, Lola Young and more styled the trend for the awards show, marking the latest evolution of the style aesthetic.
Gothic looks have been trending with the rise of Y2K styles, the dark glamour trend and the arrival of Netflix’s “Wednesday.” Jenna Ortega is among the most significant stars to style gothic looks, embracing a methodical dressing approach to her “Wednesday” Season Two promotional tour.
Dark glamour, on the other hand, was seen on several red carpets in 2024 and continued to be styled by celebrities in 2025. More recently, McQueen dipped into the goth trend with the label’s fall 2025 campaign.
The MTV VMAs 2025 follows suit with those trends, featuring a red carpet full of black lace, monochrome looks, plunging necklines, opera gloves and more variations on the gothic trend.
Here, see photos of the stars who styled gothic looks at the MTV VMAs 2025.
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MTV Video Music Awards 2025 – Arrivals
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores Audrey Nuna, Ejae, Rei Ami at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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MTV Video Music Awards 2025 – Arrivals
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Lola Young at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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MTV Video Music Awards 2025 – Arrivals
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores Ashlee Simpson at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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MTV Video Music Awards 2025 – Arrivals
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores Danielle Carbral at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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MTV Video Music Awards 2025 – Arrivals
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores Rebecca Black at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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MTV Video Music Awards 2025 – Arrivals
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores Taylor Momsen at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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MTV Video Music Awards 2025 – Arrivals
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores Benee at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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MTV Video Music Awards 2025 – Arrivals
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores Valentina Ferrer at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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MTV Video Music Awards 2025 – Arrivals
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores Tiff Baira at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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MTV Video Music Awards 2025 – Arrivals
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores Gabby Windey at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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MTV Video Music Awards 2025 – Arrivals
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores Ashley Nicole Moss at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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MTV Video Music Awards 2025 – Arrivals
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores FKA twigs at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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MTV Video Music Awards 2025 – Arrivals
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores Rei Ami at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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MTV Video Music Awards 2025 – Arrivals
Image Credit: Christopher Polk YUNGBLUD at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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MTV Video Music Awards 2025 – Arrivals
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Nikki Glaser at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.