The stars are arriving at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey for this year’s Video Music Awards (VMAs).
And while Hollywood’s red carpets have been eerily quiet amid the ongoing actors’ and writers’ strikes, the music industry appears to be out in full force.
Since it was first broadcast almost four decades ago, MTV’s annual awards have become known for producing fun and eye-catching looks, from Mariah Carey’s risqué two-piece to Prince’s butt-baring yellow lace suit.
With 2023’s nominee list packed with artists known for moments of red-carpet magic — and a presenter list including the likes of Cardi B, Jared Leto and Emily Ratajkowski — this year’s ceremony also looks set to deliver some eye-catching fashion.
See below for some of the red carpet’s best looks so far. This story will be updated throughout the evening.
![Tomorrow X Together](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/230912182120-15-mtv-vmas-red-carpet-fashion-2023-tomorrow-x-together.jpg?c=original&q=w_1280,c_fill)
![Doja Cat wore a daring Ap0cene gown paired with see-through pointed pumps, diamond chandelier earrings and glittery wraparound silver bracelets. Her makeup continued the theme with spidery black eyelashes and a bold white eyeshadow and thin arched brows.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/230912152449-04-mtv-vmas-red-carpet-fashion-2023-doja-cat.jpg?c=original&q=w_1280,c_fill)
![Anitta](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/230912181111-09-mtv-vmas-red-carpet-fashion-2023-anitta.jpg?c=original&q=w_1280,c_fill)
![Kelsea Ballerini](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/230912185928-17-mtv-vmas-red-carpet-fashion-2023-kelsea-ballerini.jpg?c=original&q=w_1280,c_fill)
![Stephen Sanchez was all wrapped up in a black suit with an oversized baby-blue bow, a black Gucci bamboo handle Diana tote bag and black leather boots.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/230912182102-12-mtv-vmas-red-carpet-fashion-2023-stephen-sanchez.jpg?c=original&q=w_1280,c_fill)
![Olivia Rodrigo brought the sparkle in a low-cut bejeweled Ludovic de Saint Sernin silver gown made of 150,000 Swarovski crystals. She completed the look with "GUTS" rings, as seen on the cover of her latest album, and platform sandals by Roger Vivier.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/230912173932-01-mtv-vmas-red-carpet-fashion-2023-olivia-rodrigo.jpg?c=original&q=w_1280,c_fill)
![Bebe Rexha](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/230912182124-16-mtv-vmas-red-carpet-fashion-2023-bebe-rexha.jpg?c=original&q=w_1280,c_fill)
![NLE Choppa](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/230912181144-10-mtv-vmas-red-carpet-fashion-2023-nle-choppa.jpg?c=original&q=w_1280,c_fill)
![Kaliii](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/230912181216-11-mtv-vmas-red-carpet-fashion-2023-kaliii.jpg?c=original&q=w_1280,c_fill)
![Saweetie, host of the awards' preshow, arrived early in a look straight from New York label AREA's Fall/Winter 2023 couture runway.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/230912173928-02-mtv-vmas-red-carpet-fashion-2023-saweetie.jpg?c=original&q=w_1280,c_fill)
![Megan Thee Stallion wore a sheer black custom Brandon Blackwood dress with Jacob & Co. Jewelry.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/230912173923-03-mtv-vmas-red-carpet-fashion-2023-megan-thee-stallion.jpg?c=original&q=w_1280,c_fill)
![Colton Haynes](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/230912142148-07-mtv-vmas-red-carpet-fashion-2023-colton-haynes.jpg?c=original&q=w_1280,c_fill)
![Karol G embraced the see-through trend in a sparkling sheer beige dress.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/230912173910-05-mtv-vmas-red-carpet-fashion-2023-karol-g.jpg?c=original&q=w_1280,c_fill)
![Offset](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/230912182115-14-mtv-vmas-red-carpet-fashion-2023-offset.jpg?c=original&q=w_1280,c_fill)
![Demi Lovato](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/230912181036-08-mtv-vmas-red-carpet-fashion-2023-demi-lovato.jpg?c=original&q=w_1280,c_fill)
![Stray Kids](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/230912173919-06-mtv-vmas-red-carpet-fashion-2023-stray-kids.jpg?c=original&q=w_1280,c_fill)