Taylor Swift, Halle Bailey, Sabrina Carpenter & More Shoes on the MTV VMAs 2024 Red Carpet
Karla Rodriguez
Senior News Editor
The stars arrived at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, and as usual, the looks did not disappoint. While other award shows tend to be black tie and attendees lean into more elegant red carpet choices, the VMAs have always been a moment for edgier more fun and playful looks—and the stars took that to heart this year.
Taylor Swift hit the black carpet at the event on Wednesday and left fans in awe with her look, a clear departure from her usual looks. Swift wore a pair of eye-grabbing UltraStuart Maveric Stuart Weitzman thigh high boots that intensified her ensemble.
While Sabrina Carpenter turned up the glamour in a pair of Giuseppe Zanotti platform sandals and a borrowed Madonna dress that she wore to the 1991 Oscars, others like Anitta and Tate McRae paid tribute and homage to VMAs royalty like Britney Spears with their looks. There were other
Watch on FN
Check out some of the best shoe moments from the 2024 MTV VMAs black carpet below.
Taylor Swift made the world stop when she showed up at the 2024 VMAs. Wearing a tartan look Christian Dior’s resort 2025 collection and the UltraStuart Maveric Stuart Weitzman boots, Swift veered from her usual red carpet looks giving fans a glimpse into her edgier side.
Halle Bailey found the perfect middle ground between formal and sexy. She wore a deep red strapless midi dress that hit right around her ankles with some fringe revealing a pair of sexy and playful red strappy sandals. The dress also had a slight cut off by her hip, giving it a more flirty appeal.
Tate McRae seemingly paid tribute to an iconic Britney Spears look wearing a lace mini dress similar to the one the “Lucky” singer wore to the 2001 VMAs. McRae paired her look with a pai of opened toe patent leather black heels, while Spears wore high heeled sandals with hers.
Sabrina Carpenter arrived on the black carpet giving major old Hollywood energy. The singer arrived in a full all-white ensemble, wearing a gown worn by Madonna to the 1991 Oscars. She updated the look with a pair of Giuseppe Zanotti Tarifa white leather open toe platform sandals.
Anitta arrived at the VMAs with attire that paid tribute to the olden days of the award show. She dressed in a bridal look that resembled the one Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears wore while performing “Like a Virgin” with Madonna in 2003. She wore white tights with silver high-heeled sandals and a veil.Christopher Polk
Paris and Nikky Hilton arrived on the red carpet showing their personalities. Paris channeled the early 2000s in a silver, metallic dress and giant choker with sparkly Dolce & Gabbana slingback heels. While slightly more toned down in a long red dress, Nikky showed a bit of edge with cut outs on the side of her torso and silver opened toe sandals.
