2019 VMAs Best Dressed and Big Wins

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Yesterday the biggest stars in the music world hit the red carpet for the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards in New Jersey. As has come to be expected, the show was an eclectic collection of the biggest celebrities as they gathered to celebrate their yearly achievements on the Billboard music charts. While the entire event is centered around music it is hard to deny the fact that fashion plays a close second. The VMAs is the place to make major fashion statements; over the years styles worn on the red carpet have become the chapters of fashion history books. This year, the 36th annual awards show was no exception with international superstars bringing their A-game. Here are a few of the best dressed femme fatales of the night!

2019

Full List of Winners:

Video Vanguard Award

WINNER: Missy Elliott

Video of the Year

WINNER: Taylor Swift: “You Need to Calm Down”

Artist of the Year

WINNER: Ariana Grande

Song of the Year

WINNER: Lil Nas X: “Old Town Road (Remix)” [ft. Billy Ray Cyrus]

Best New Artist

WINNER: Billie Eilish

Best Collaboration

WINNER: Shawn Mendes / Camila Cabello: “Señorita”

Push Artist of the Year

WINNER: Billie Eilish

Best Pop

WINNER: Jonas Brothers: “Sucker”

Best Hip-Hop

WINNER: Cardi B: “Money”

Best R&B

WINNER: Normani: “Waves” [ft. 6LACK]

Best K-Pop

WINNER: BTS: “Boy With Luv” [ft. Halsey]

Best Latin

WINNER: ROSALÍA / J Balvin: “Con Altura” [ft. El Guincho]

Best Dance

WINNER: The Chainsmokers: “Call You Mine” [ft. Bebe Rexha]

Best Rock

WINNER: Panic! At the Disco: “High Hopes”

Video for Good

WINNER: Taylor Swift: “You Need to Calm Down”

Best Group

WINNER: BTS

Best Power Anthem

WINNER: Megan Thee Stallion: “Hot Girl Summer” [ft. Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign]

Song of Summer

WINNER: Ariana Grande and Social House: “Boyfriend”

Fashion Trailblazer

WINNER: Marc Jacobs

Best Direction

WINNER: Lil Nas X: “Old Town Road (Remix)” [ft. Billy Ray Cyrus] (dir. Calmatic)

Best Visual Effects

WINNER: Taylor Swift: “ME!” [ft. Brendon Urie] (visual effects: Loris Paillier & Lucas Salton for BUF VFX)

Best Editing

WINNER: Billie Eilish: “bad guy” (editing: Billie Eilish)

Best Art Direction

WINNER: Ariana Grande: “7 rings” (art direction: John Richoux)

Best Choreography

WINNER: ROSALÍA / J Balvin: “Con Altura” [ft. El Guincho] (choreography: Charm La’Donna)

Best Cinematography

WINNER: Shawn Mendes / Camila Cabello: “Señorita” (cinematography: Scott Cunningham)

Amy N. Pugsley