2021 MTV Video Music Awards: All the red carpet looks you need to see

The 2021 MTV VMAs brought back the red carpet after the coronavirus pandemic and COVID-19 lockdown saw a scaled-down event last year.On Sept. 12, celebrities graced the VMAs red carpet at Barclays Centre in Brooklyn, in the bold, unexpected and show-stopping looks the awards are known for.

Scroll through the gallery (or click through if you're on desktop) to see the best outfits from the 2021 MTV VMAs.

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Billy Porter was sensational in a silver suit and platforms.

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Simone Biles glowed in a one-shouldered gown.

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Ciara was alluring in a black lace gown.

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Shay Mitchell looked incredible in a patterned red dress.

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Ed Sheeran was sharp in a Versace jacket and button-down at the VMAs.

Singer Maisie Peters was edgy in a black leather dress and platform boots.

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Billie Eilish surprised with a bob haircut and billowing all-black outfit.

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Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly rocked dramatic looks.

The actress was clad in Mugler.

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Supermodel Winnie Harlow showed some leg in a cream jacket, cut-off shorts and major jewels.

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Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian were perfectly coordinated in bold black looks.

She rocked an Olivier Theyskens dress with lace-up detail, Prada bag and Manolo Blahnik heeled sandals.

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Paris Hilton lit up the red carpet in a bedazzled long-sleeved dress by The Blonds and matching pumps.

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Mod Sun and Avril Lavigne were a cute and colourful couple at the MTV VMAs.

The Canadian singer mixed an Area suit with Cristahlea.

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Lil Nas X graced the red carpet in a gorgeous lavender Versace look with flowing train and embellished jacket.

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Doja Cat turned heads in a statement-making layered look from Vivienne Westwood with sky-high shoes.

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Shawn Mendes sported a breezy white look.

The Canadian singer donned David Yurman jewelry.

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Tinashe's lace-up pants and bra top had a 2000s mood.

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Camila Cabello was all wrapped up in a red and pink gown from Alexis Mabille featuring a dramatic draped bow detail at the hips.

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Normani demonstrated that you can definitely still wear white after Labour Day with her sexy separates courtesy of Patrycja Pagas.

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