The MTV VMAs are done and dusted for another year: Kanye West went on another rant, Drake professed his undying love for Rihanna, Beyonce proved that she really is the queen with her 17-minute Lemonade medley, and Farrah Abraham came dressed as Wonder Woman.
Someone dressing up in their best (or most bizarre) outfit always manages to snatch a headline or two, so we consulted Sydney’s own style queen FlexMami to critique the red carpet looks with her own brand of humorous analysis. See what she had to say about the 2016 fits below:
Kim Kardashian
As a pro-Kardashian stan, I’m fully aligned with most looks Kim throws. However, I’m extremely partial to this one because I had some legit involvement with this outfit coming to fruition. Sis took to Twitter to ask her stans whether she should go with a “casual chill look” or a “dressy sexy look”, I voted for the later and voila! I. DID. THAT.
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Beyonce
As if anybody needed additional confirmation that Beyonce is an angel amongst mere mortals, here’s your proof. Dripping in a holy red-carpet trifecta, which includes (but isn’t limited to) a child, a mortgage worth of diamonds and a set of gleaming white chompers sponsored by Colgate.
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DJ Khaled
The key to success is a sharp tailored suit, and DJ Khaled knows this all too well. He knew they didn’t want him to come through with that mogul flex, so I heard he hit up Tony Robbins (motivational speaker and informercial personality) for his tailor’s digits and got this fit custom made.
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Lance Bass
N*SYNC’s very own Lance Bass pulled up to the function in a light political meets fashion statement. Messaging is apt and triumphant, however I’m so mad at the handiwork. His stylist did him wrong with this arts and crafts rendition of embroidery.
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Farrah Abraham
Her makeup is near perfect, but who co-signed this Wonder Woman costume? I literally just scoured her Twitter for clarity, some sort of sign masked in 140 characters or less but to no avail. Arguably the worst part of this look is the ‘headband’ created with makeup.
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RuPaul’s Drag Race
My reaction to this is the equivalent of a mic drop personified. Someone up in drag HQ is flicking weaves and singing for their life in celebration because they came through with one of the most inventive outfits of the event. From Lady Gaga’s prime-cut meat dress to Britney Spears and her Albino python – if the outfit made you look twice, rest assured it’s featured in this image.
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Nev Schulman & Laura Perlongo
One half of me is like, “Yes, sis! Work that baby bump, you’re cultivating a star and you deserve to show it off! If you like it, I love it.” The other part of me says “Damn, sis! Damn … true”. Eternal shouts to motherhood, I’m into it.
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Jaden Smith
Do I ride or die for this look? Nope. I’m probably quite sure I dislike it, but I acknowledge that Jaden Smith is in a league of his own and in the words of Future, you do what you want when you’re poppin’.
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Jidenna
This outfit is new money personified. Similar to Jaden, I’m not sure I love it in it’s entirety, but you’ve got to give props to men who stray from the confines of traditional suiting.
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Flo Rida
My current situation = Confused AF. What are the odds of Farrah Abraham and Flo Rida both receiving a memo about superhero wear? His shirt says ‘tapping into the DC comic fandom’, but his metallic blue pants say ‘I’m not just an average rapper. I’m transcending fashion norms – I’m versatile!’
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Fat Joe
Damn, huge props to Fat Joe for slingin’ an invite! The thug stance hasn’t switched up since 2001, and contrary to his blank stare, you can tell he’s feelin’ himself.
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2 Chainz
A few questions spring to mind:
1) Why isn’t he wearing two chains?
2) Did he think about the repercussions of not wearing two chains? I can’t think of a good response for him. Hopefully his media training covers this.
3) Are those Gucci Timbalands? I live for a cross-brand collab.
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G-Eazy
I see you snatching a page out of Laura’s (Nev Schulman’s wife) book, Gerald, but it’s just less effective when you’re not with child. Love you though.
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Britney Spears
Britney Spears looks very, very, very good! Her body looks phenomal, her dress is hype and I feel like Ciara would live and die for it however, there are some residual Ke$ha ‘Tik Tok’ vibes sprinkled with Breakdown Britney that I can’t shake.
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Ariana Grande
Why does she look virtually unrecognisable? Is it the fringe? Is it the ‘you don’t want no problems stance’ which is a far cry from her ‘sugar, spice and everything nice’ propaganda? You tell me.
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Amber Rose
Just last year, Amber was wearing a gown emblazoned with derogatory statements that had been used against her. This year she’s channeled that rage, into a refined-but-sexy power look. Either way, I’m into it. Get yours, Amber.
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Nicki Minaj
Post ‘Stupid Hoe’ Nicki is an interesting one to digest. She’s undoubtedly still beautiful without the theatrics, but I’m also bored.
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Kanye West
Kanye is the personification of unbothered. His looks are minimal and assuming which is a hard contrast against his personality. Does he do this with purpose? Is this all part of an elaborate social experiment? The cherry on top is the word ‘famous’ embroidered in 12pt font. Those who know, know.
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Ansel Elgort
When your stylist gives you the go-ahead to pull your own look. I feel like his body language is saying something telling, but I’m distracted and unable to decipher the hidden code.
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Shameik Moore
You know you’re at the height of your new money status when you start wearing layers of premium sheepskin in Summer. Same.
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