Madonna, 1984
There are some red carpet looks that are so iconic they inspire the fashion of that decade. In 1984, Madonna made shockwaves around the world with her provocative performance.
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In what might be one of the most unforgettable performances in music history, the singer writhed around on stage wearing an '80s-style wedding gown with a collection of rosaries around her neck. Decades later, artists are still paying homage to this infamous VMAs look.
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Lady Gaga, 2009
When it comes to VMAs fashion, no one does it better than Lady Gaga. The singer-turned-serious actress flaunted a total of five different outfits throughout the show, each stranger than the next. When accepting the award for "Best New Artist," Gaga changed into something a bit more comfortable — a red Alexander McQueen dress with a matching face cover and crown.
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The unique outfit seemed to stun award presenter rapper Eminem who couldn’t hide his confusion over the singer’s strange getup. Little did Eminem know that she would be returning with an even crazier outfit (ahem, her infamous “meat dress”).