The MTV Video Music Awards 2013.

Although the MTV Video Music Awards is always choc-full of major stars and must-see performances, this year's show was particularly memorable. Swapping its usual L.A. location for Brooklyn's Barclays Center, the red carpet practically became a runway, showcasing a slew of edgy, fashion-forward ensembles. From Selena Gomez sleek Versace dress to Ariana Grande’s sweet floral frock, our favourite young starlets totally owned the show.
Miley Cyrus continued her crop top run with a too cool bedazzled ensemble, while Taylor Swift revved up her signature sophistication with a bandage gown. Ellie Goulding sported spikes, and Rita Ora had a major feathers moment. Here’s what everyone else wore and some of the trends at the VMAs 2013.

Long Sleeves. With fall around the corner, Katy Perry, Alison Williams and Naya Rivera chose long tapered sleeves which is a perfect transitional piece into cooler weather.

From L-R: Ciara, Rita Ora, Naya Rivera and Allison Williams

Monochrome. Justin Timberlake, Alexander Daddario and Diem Brown brought this trends staple onto the VMAs 2013 red carpet.

From L-R: Deena Cortese, Justin Timberlake, Diem Brown and Alexandra Daddario

Peplum. After Angelina Jolie singlehandedly brought back the peplum trend to the red carpet, Jennifer Hudson, Crystal Reed and Desi Lydic followed in her foot steps.

From L-R: Crystal Reed, Jillian Rose Reed, Jennifer Hudson and Desi Lydic

Crop Tops. With her love for the trend, Miley Cyrus led the way for Jordin Sparks, Alicia Quarles, Becky G and Shailene Woodley in mid riff baring ensembles.

From L-R: Alicia Quarles, Shailene Woodley, Jordin Sparks and Becky G

Side Slits. Slits are having a major moment all over red carpet season and the only difference on the VMAs red carpet is Katy Perry, Ashanti and Ellie Goulding all opted for side slits.

From L-R: Ashanti, Ellie Goulding, Katy Perry and Selena Gomez

Menswear. Joseph Gordon Levitt brought the suave in his grey suit with a colourful shirt while Austin Mahone, Ed Sheeran and D Cassidy were smartly casual in their respective ensembles.

From L-R: Austin Mahone, DJ Cassidy, Ed  Sheeran and Joseph Gordon Levitt

Embellishment. Embellishment came in form of plumage for both Rita Ora and Ciara, spikes for Ellie Goulding, insects were scattered all over Katy Perry’s dress whilst sequins glittered on the neckline of Taylor Swift’s dress.

From L-R: Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry and Ellie Goulding

Credits: teenvogue