All the Must-See Looks From the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards

August 31, 2020

The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards definitely looked different from previous years. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the award show wasn’t really live. Most of the performances, interviews and acceptance speeches were actually taped ahead of time. Regardless, this year’s “ceremony” clearly belonged to Lady Gaga. Between performing and collecting all her awards, including the first-ever Tricon Award, the superstar was able to treat us to many looks and many masks. She kicked things off with a flashy Area number topped off by a clear headpiece by Conrad Muscarella. But it was her onstage ensembles that really stole the show. From Iris van Herpen to Christopher John Rogers to Valentino haute couture, Gaga went all out. She wasn’t the only one. Miley Cyrus rocked a sheer Mugler dress, Joey King stood out in Versace and Sofia Carson sported a dramatic Giambattista Valli haute couture gown. Scroll through the slideshow above to see the biggest fashion statements from the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards.

2020 MTV Video Music Awards

Lady Gaga

in Area, headpiece by Conrad Muscarella, jewelry by Dena Kemp

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Lady Gaga

in Iris van Herpen, mask by Cecilio Castrillo

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Lady Gaga

in Christopher John Rogers, mask by Lance V Moore

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Lady Gaga

in Valentino Haute Couture, mask by Maison Met

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Lady Gaga

in Valentino Haute Couture and Candice Cuoco, mask by Maison Met

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Miley Cyrus

in Mugler 

Image: Vijat Mohindra/MTV VMAs 2020/Vijat Mohindra/MTV VMAs 2020 via Getty Images
Bella Hadid

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Joey King

in Versace

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Keke Palmer

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Nicole Richie

in Cong Tri

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Sofia Carson

in Giambattista Valli Haute Couture, jewelry by Vhernier

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Bebe Rexha

in Lionne Clothing

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Doja Cat

Image: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for RCA
Madison Beer

shoes by Stuart Weitzman, ring by Kallati

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As passionate about feminism as she is about fashion, Morgan C. Schimminger spends much of her time writing and editing pieces on everything from celebrity style to the fight to keep funding for Planned Parenthood. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of California at Berkeley and a master’s degree in publishing from Rosemont College. Morgan has contributed to a variety of publications, including StyleBakery, Uptown, metro.pop and Sister 2 Sister. Every week for theFashionSpot, she profiles the Top 10 Best Dressed Celebs and provides a daily dose of stylish stars via Look of the Day.