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Best New Artist nominee Lizzo wowed in a figure-celebrating custom gown by Moschino, which she accessorized with a red feather boa.
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Lil Nas X channeled his inner matador in a cropped sequined suit jacket and cowboy boots.
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Taylor Swift arrived in an eye-popping custom Versace blaze, which she paired with thigh-high Christian Louboutin boots. She went on to take two VMAs, including Video of the Year.
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'Queer Eye' Star Jonathan Van Ness in a black romper and cape.
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Shawn Mendes looked casually suave in a dark teal suit by Dolce & Gabbana.
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Marc Jacobs, who took home the inaugural VMA Fashion Trailblazer award, paired an olive green, extra-wide-leg suit from his own brand with Prada sequined slippers.
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Gigi Hadid on the red carpet in Tom Ford.
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Big Sean turned up in a velour sweat suit and plenty of chains.
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Spanish singer and producer Rosalía, one of the evening's performers, arrived in custom-made Burberry (black satin fringe corset top)
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The Jonas Brothers turnerd out in style, sporting complementary suits by Fendi.
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Missy Elliott, who went on to perform and take home the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.
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Lenny Kravitz rocked a revealing double denim ensemble with accessories by "Project Runway" alumna Natalia Fedner.
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After a change of outfit, Lizzo took to the stage in a prom-style dress by Marc Jacobs.
CNN  — 

This year’s MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) have reminded us all that fashion should be fun.

While Hollywood’s award ceremonies can be serious affairs of high fashion and elegant eveningwear, the music industry used one of its biggest red carpet events to let its hair down Monday evening.

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Fashion designer Marc Jacobs paired a wide-leg suit with sequinned red Prada pumps.

This isn’t to say that the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, wasn’t dripping with designs from the biggest names in fashion. The VMAs even nodded to style world with its inaugural Fashion Trailblazer award (which went to Marc Jacobs, who paired an extra-wide-leg suit from his own brand with Prada sequined slippers).

But with an abundance of sequins, accessories and over-the-top statement pieces, few guests could be accused of taking themselves too seriously.

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Model Gigi Hadid attended the awards in Tom Ford.

Performers and producers, breakout stars and music legends – all in attendance were out to entertain and have fun, from Taylor Swift in an eye-popping custom Versace blazer and Christian Louboutin boots, to Best New Artist nominee Lizzo in a figure-celebrating Moschino gown.

Click through the gallery above to see all the best looks from the 2019 VMAs.