The MTV Video Music Awards are one of my favorite red carpet events of the year. The Oscars may bring old-Hollywood elegance and Cannes is packed with gorgeous couture but no event packs as much fabulous fun as the VMAs. And the stars at this year’s event, held at UBS Stadium in New York, truly lived up to the hype. Read on to see the 20 best looks of the night, from Tate McRae and Nikki Glaser's sheer moments, Ariana Grande in the trendiest print and Love Island's Olandria Carthen in a red hot number.

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