All the bold looks on Jessica Simpson, Tate McRae, Ice Spice and more that nearly stole the show

Jessica Simpson, Tate McRae, Ice Spice.Credit : Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock; Gilbert Flores/Billboard via Getty; Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock

Stars are taking some major fashion risks at the 2025 MTV VMAs.

Ahead of the annual event, nominees, presenters and guests hit the red carpet at New York’s UBS Arena in bold, head-turning style.

Doja Cat, Ricky Martin, Tate McRae and more stars dressed to impress in daring looks that were mini, naked, plunging and more.

The ceremony promises one show-stopping moment after another, with Lady Gaga nominated for a whopping 12 trophies.

Bruno Mars follows with 11 nominations, while Kendrick Lamar has 10, and ROSÉ and Sabrina Carpenter each have eight.

LL Cool J, who received the Video Vanguard award in 1997, is returning as host.

After cohosting with with Jack Harlow and Nicki Minaj in 2022, he’s going solo this time around.

Mariah Carey, will be honored with the ceremonies’ Video Vanguard Award, while the presenter list is equally glamorous, with Ciara,  Drew Barrymore, Ashlee Simpson and Jessica Simpson, and many more doling out awards throughout the night.

The 2025 MTV VMAs air live from New York’s UBS Arena on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and MTV. The ceremony will also stream on Paramount+.

Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter.Noam Galai/Getty

Sabrina Carpenter dazzled in a semi-sheer dress with a red floral sequin pattern, a lilac boa, Tiffany & Co. jewelry and her signature voluminous curls.

Jessica Simpson

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Jessica Simpson picked a skin-baring dress to present at the ceremony 19 years after her last appearance.

Ariana Grande

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Ariana Grande chose a custom black-and-white Fendi design inspired by a dress worn by Silvia Venturini in the 1980s.

Doja Cat

Doja Cat.Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty

Doja Cat accessorized her embellished Balmain mini dress with Chopard jewelry, sky-high Pleaser Shoes and a bedazzled lipstick clutch by Judith Lieber.

LL Cool J

LL Cool J.Mike Coppola/Getty

LL Cool J was a knock out in a houndstooth coat over a button-down shirt, brown trousers, which he topped off with an eye-catching hat and a Jacob & Co. Epic X Chrono 44MM timepiece in black titanium.

Tyla

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Tyla, a Pandora brand ambassador, accessorized her black-and-white Chanel mini with Pandora Talisman Jewelry.

Ice Spice

Ice Spice.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

Ice Spice, a presenter, brought cool-girl glam to the red carpet in a strapless bustier dress featuring a patchwork skirt by Ralph Lauren.

Ciara

Ciara.Noam Galai/Getty

Ciara bundled up in an oversize cowl-neck Schiaparelli dress with a standout zipper and clear PVC sandals.

Ashlee Simpson

Ashlee Simpson.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

Ashlee Simpson slayed in an all-black look featuring a cutout top and frayed asymmetrical hem.

Ricky Martin

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Ricky Martin, who is set to receive the event’s first Latin Icon award, chose an iconic look for the event: A plunging top and wideleg pants.

Tate McRae

Tate McRae.Gilbert Flores/Billboard via Getty

Tate McRae dared to bare in a sheer white Grecian-style dress which exposed her underwear ahead of her performance.

KATSEYE

Lara Raj, Megan, Manon, Sophia, Daniela and Yoonchae of KATSEYE.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Lara Raj, Megan, Manon, Sophia, Daniela and Yoonchae of KATSEYE commanded the red carpet in coordinated looks that let each members’ personality shine through.

Alix Earle

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Alix Earle posed in a sexy dress that featured racy side cutouts.

GloRilla

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GloRilla tapped into her preppy side in a plaid bustier dress, matching jacket and a hot pink Versace bucket bag.

Yungblud

Yungblud.Mike Coppola/Getty

Yungblud rocked a coat with a furry trim and low-cut pants hesaid were Iggy Pop’s (and ditched a shirt altogether) before his tribute performance to Ozzy Osbourne with Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith and Nuno Bettencourt.

Nikki Glaser

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Presenter Nikki Glaser paired a sheer black dress (that exposed her black thong) with a low-cut neckline with pointy heels.

Justine Skye

Justine Skye.Gilbert Flores/Billboard via Getty

Justine Skye shined in a metallic Dsquared2 dress with a hip-high slit and platforms.

Brittany Snow

Brittany Snow.Jamie McCarthy/WireImage

Brittany Snow stepped out to present in a strapless gold dress with a liquid metal effect.

Malin Akerman

Malin Akerman.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Malin Akerman, like her Hunting Wives costar Snow, selected a metallic dress and EFFY jewelry for the event, where she will present a trophy as well.

Lenny Kravitz

Lenny Kravitz.Jamie McCarthy/WireImage

Lenny Kravitz suited up for the event in Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello and like some other men in attendance the presenter left his shirt at home.