MC Hammer, 1990
The 1980s and early ‘90s had some very questionable fashion moments, and one of the decade’s most regrettable trends has to have been harem pants — a style popularized by rapper and dancer MC Hammer. For the 1990 VMAs, the iconic rapper matched his metallic harem pants with a jacket missing significant chunks of fabric.
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Though it seemed that the rapper thought “It’s All Good,” despite missing significant amounts of fabric, fashion critics thought otherwise! Looking back, how did this look ever catch on?
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Lil Nas X, 2021
There are some artists who are known for pushing the limits — not just with their music, but also with their fashion. Lil Nas X can always be counted on to bring unforgettable lewks to the VMAs, and his appearance in 2021 was no different.
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The rapper wore a dangerously low-cut, bedazzled lavender Atelier Versace suit with a matching shimmering train. The crystal-encrusted creation helped dub him the best dressed on the red carpet. While the craftsmanship of this outfit is amazing, we really can't get past his 1980s-style mullet.