The 2020 VMAs may well not have experienced a classic purple carpet with attendees strutting to the roar of wildly screaming supporters in the track record, but the fashion nevertheless shipped. Presenters, nominees and winners served seems to be — remotely or in viewers-fewer spaces scattered throughout New York City — ranging from official to comprehensive-on relaxed.

Throughout a reside pre-exhibit, a segment dubbed “VMA Manner Flashbacks” was a nostalgic try to remind us of the award show’s legendary fashion moments pre-coronavirus, when celebs could stroll the purple carpet without the need of needing to stress about masks and social distancing: Lizzo scorching in a personalized purple-sequin Moschino column, Cardi B in a white cone-bra jumpsuit by Christian Siriano, Taylor Swift glittering in a colorful Versace blazer and thigh-large boots.

But these flashbacks also reminded us that the VMAs purple carpet has always been about fashion moments that flaunt person design with a critical facet of carefree preening. And that spirit nevertheless glimmered despite the remoteness of it all.

In this article are some of the most classy moments of the night time:

one. DABABY

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DaBaby rocks the digital purple carpet at the 2020 VMAs.

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The “Rockstar” rapper wore his appreciate of logos on his sleeve (actually): a Dolce & Gabbana cap, a Supreme jacket and Louis Vuitton shorts.

two. SOFIA CARSON

Sofia Carson
Sofia Carson at the 2020 VMAs.Getty Photographs for MTV

The singer and actress brought the glam in a a person-shoulder Giambattista Valli peplum gown.

3. Machine GUN KELLY

Machine Gun Kelly, winner of best alternative video.
Machine Gun Kelly, winner of ideal option video, at the 2020 VMAs.Getty Photographs for MTV

The rapper-singer and actor acknowledged his Moon Human being for ideal option tunes video in a incredibly hot pink Berluti double-breasted suit styled with a matching sleeveless turtleneck beneath. Alternative? Certainly. Successful? Key indeed!

4. NICOLE RICHIE

Nicole Richie at the 2020 VMAs.
Nicole Richie at the 2020 VMAs.Getty Photographs for MTV

The fashion plate — whose change ego Nikki Fre$h took above the digital purple carpet tonight — served punk princess vibes in a potent-shouldered chartreuse minidress complete with a educate and spiky bejeweled headband. She discovered that she selected the dress for its shade as a nod to her impending socially conscious album, which is all about “organic veggies.”

five. JOEY KING

Actress Joey King, star of Netflix's
Actress Joey King, star of Netflix’s “The Kissing Booth” and Hulu’s “The Act.”BACKGRID

Opting for a drop-impressed floral Versace mini-dress, the actress — who was on hand to present — endearingly shared the secret styling tips she employed to realize her seem: Spanx, a lot of make-up on her legs “so they seem shiny” and extensions. We stan an straightforward Joey King.

six. MILEY CYRUS

Miley Cyrus strikes her signature pose at the 2020 VMAs.
Miley Cyrus strikes her signature pose at the 2020 VMAs.Vijat Mohindra/MTV VMAs 2020 via

True to the fashion icon’s penchant for bare dressing, Cyrus sizzled in a sheer, strapless, sparkly Mugler gown styled with matching gloves.

seven. KEKE PALMER

VMAs 2020 host Keke Palmer.
VMAs 2020 host Keke Palmer.Image Illustration by Frazer Har

The host served up an eclectic providing of seems to be, but this feathery frock was a welcome dose of whimsy.

eight. Lady GAGA

Accepting the Moon Human being for ideal collaboration for her and Ariana Grande’s strike single “Rain on Me,” Gaga’s rainbow shredded gown, complete with a incredibly hot pink mask, was an eye-popping mix of overall performance art, fashion and functionality.

nine. DOJA CAT

Dojo Cat on the VMAs 2020 virtual red carpet.
Doja Cat on the VMAs 2020 digital purple carpetGetty Photographs for RCA

Pink carpet or not, it’s not the VMAs without the need of body-hugging chainmail, a plunging neckline and some critically captivating jewels. Doja Cat showed us how it’s performed in this Versace mini-dress.

10. MALUMA

Maluma sings his new single at the 2020 VMAs.
Maluma sings his new single at the 2020 VMAs.Getty Photographs for MTV

Monochromatic nearly anything is a daring seem — but in highlighter yellow, it’s even bolder. It is also proof that the ideal Latin tunes video receiver was a bright spot of the night time.

11. TAYLOR SWIFT

Taylor Swift won best director for
Taylor Swift received ideal director for “The Man” at the 2020 VMAs.AP

Embracing the comforts of quarantine, Swift ditched her signature sparkle and instead acknowledged her speech from a distant place dressed in a blue striped button-down. Topped with curly bangs and with buttons undone for a relaxed outcome, she personifies cozy stylish.

13. BELLA HADID

Bella Hadid introduced the new Tricon award at the 2020 VMAs.
Bella Hadid released the new Tricon award at the 2020 VMAs.Getty Photographs for MTV

No a person loves a ’90s fashion second far more than Bella Hadid. On hand to present, the supermodel opted for a minimal, sheer black bodysuit and trouser by Nensi Dojaka.