Lil Nas X, 2019
What do you do if you have a bullfight followed by a disco dance party? You throw on this sparkling bullfighter-inspired outfit worn by the controversial rapper Lil Nas X. The artist wore this blinding silver sequin suit to the 2019 VMAs.
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Complete with lace accents and metallic heels, his outfit was one of the most memorable of the night. We love how he managed to put his own twist on the traditional tuxedo by pairing a cropped bolero jacket with matching silver pants.
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Britney Spears, 2001
Back in the early 2000s, Britney Spears was eagerly trying to break away from her bubblegum good girl image and embrace edgier fashion. When Britney showed up to the 2001 VMAs in this sheer number, fans thought she went “Crazy” and wondered where the rest of her outfit was!
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While this lace dress wouldn’t get a second glance today, it caused quite a scandal at the time. Little did fans know that Britney’s wardrobe would get even more revealing during her now-infamous performance for “I’m a Slave 4 U”.