Published: August 29, 2016 Last Updated 6 months ago by FPN SEO
The 2016 MTV Video Music Awards held at the famed Madison Square Garden in New York City was one of the shows that will linger in our minds for ages. If not for anything, the gorgeous dresses. I mean, it was another event for celebs like Beyoncé to prove her diva worthiness and yes she did. Queen Bey wowed in a feather-festooned Francesco Scognamiglio dress alongside her mini-me who was looking adorable in a tutu and a pair of sneakers.
Asking about skin baring? Leave it to Kim Kardashian, Nicki Minaj and Naomi Campbell who we all know are fashion risk takers. Alicia Keys — our favorite — didn’t disappoint either. She ditched her makeup again and was the epitome of a cool-girl in long-sleeve gown while Rita Ora went for a bold combination of leather, lace, feathers and sky-high shoes. Continue reading to see what everyone wore to 2016 VMA as they arrive on the white carpet.

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Nicki Minaj

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Kim Kardashian

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Beyoncé and Blue Ivy
In Francesco Scognamiglio dress and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry

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Naomi Campbell
In Brandon Maxwell dress.

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Alicia Keys

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Heidi Klum
In Roberto Cavalli dress; Lorraine Schwartz champagne diamond studs, diamond cluster earring, moonstone cocktail ring, and diamond cushion ring.

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Hailey Baldwin
In Georges Chakra jumpsuit; Lorraine Schwartz diamond hoops; Ofira Jewels signature bands.

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Ariana Grande
Harry Kotlar diamond earrings.

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Taylor Hill
In Moschino dress.

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Rita Ora
In Marc Jacobs jacket, dress, and shoes.

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Ashley Graham
In Naeem Khan dress.

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Joan Smalls

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Britney Spears

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Hailee Steinfeld
In Balmain dress.

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Stella Maxwell
In Moschino top and pants.

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Winnie Harlow

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Holland Roden
In Kayat ivory silk crepe jumpsuit and matching full-length cape; Stuart Weitzman Nudist sandals.

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Halsey

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Cassie

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Parris Goebel

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Amber Rose

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Sasheer Zamala
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