Love it or hate it, this year’s American Music Awards was as much about Gigi Hadid as it was the music. The evening’s co-host had several outfit changes, whipped out her fresh Melania Trump impression and her boyfriend Zayn Malik picked up the New Artist of the Year honor. Drake also had a big night, snagging a couple awards, but it was his remix of Taylor Swift’s infamous treadmill rap for Apple Music featuring the rapper belting out “Bad Blood” while working out/dancing that really made an impact.
When it came to fashion, stars were a bit cautious upon arrival, having to navigate the raindrops and wet red carpet without soaking their dresses and jumpsuits. The see-through trend proved it still has legs (and cleavage and arms…) and we spotted a lot of stripes along with monochromatic black and white looks. For all the fashionable highlights from the ceremony, including Gigi’s numerous wardrobe shifts, simply scroll through the slideshow above.
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Gigi Hadid
For her first look of the night, Gigi Hadid sported a white Roberto Cavalli off-the-shoulder dress with semi-sheer skirt. She topped things off with a skinny silver choker.
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Gigi Hadid
She got off to a fiery start onstage in a one-shoulder Atelier Versace crimson cut-out gown. Matching red lips and footwear accented the piece.
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Gigi Hadid
Her fringe-tastic embroidered white blazer and shorts set came courtesy of Julien Macdonald. Strappy sandals wrapped up the look.
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Gigi Hadid
The Welsh designer also supplied this neutral long-sleeve dress with side cut-outs.
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Gigi Hadid
Nicolas Jebran was behind her strong-shouldered black textured dress boasting a front-and-center keyhole accent.
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Gigi Hadid
Last but certainly not least, she closed the show in a sparkly Atelier Versace jumpsuit that managed to mix glitz and athleisure.
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Lady Gaga
Dressed all in white, Lady Gaga suited up in a tailored Brandon Maxwell jacket with satin lapels and wide-leg pants. Her now trademark hat in a coordinating stark shade completed the look.
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Selena Gomez
It was a red Prada ballgown for Selena Gomez last night. Drop earrings and silver mirror leather Giuseppe Zanotti platforms were all it took to finish off the look.
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Ciara
The expectant singer made quite an impression in a black and white Stéphane Rolland Haute Couture high-low creation. Black satin Giuseppe Zanotti platform pumps capped off Ciara‘s look.
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Zoe Saldana
Zoe Saldana represented in a rather patriotic red, white and blue striped Monse Spring 2017 off-the-shoulder creation layered over black pants. Black ankle-strap sandals with red trim rounded out the outfit.
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Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum rocked a golden patterned pussybow jumpsuit by Wolk Morais to the awards.
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Drake
Drake accepted his awards outfitted in a classic tux minus the bow tie, but complete with colored shades.
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Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande brought a bit of the boudoir to the red carpet by pairing a vintage black lingerie top with crisp white Alexander McQueen pants. Diamond jewels jazzed things up even further.
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Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr. hit the stage in a Givenchy ensemble combined with a Marcelo Burlon tee and white-rimmed glasses.
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Nina Dobrev
Nina Dobrev flashed her pins in a heavily bedazzled Zuhair Murad short suit layered over a black top. A black Edie Parker Dani metal clutch, complementary ankle-strap pumps and a set of silver braids on one side of her head polished off the look.
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Taraji P. Henson
Taking the oversized button-down trend to new levels, Taraji P. Henson wore her Celine version over a lacy black bra. Restrained bling and metallic Jimmy Choos rounded out the ensemble.
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Hailee Steinfeld
Hailee Steinfeld stepped out in a green caped Elie Saab romper with a daring neckline that went all the way down to that statement belt. Golden Stuart Weitzman sandals balanced out the outfit.
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Janelle Monáe
The singer/actress really played up the stripes by draping a black and white furry coat over a similarly lined dress. Black and white jewelry plus decadent ankle-strap sandals completed Janelle Monáe’s look.
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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend
Chrissy Teigen flaunted plenty of leg in this black long-sleeve dress boasting an extreme side slit styled with loads of jewels, a Monique Lhuillier box clutch and intricate sandals. Hubby John Legend also turned heads in a graphic jacket.
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Karlie Kloss
It was an asymmetric black and ice blue one-sleeve dress for Karlie Kloss at the awards. Black footwear rounded out the look.
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Zayn Malik
Zayn Malik slipped a blue jacket over his basic black tee and pants combo.
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Joan Smalls
Joan Smalls attended the awards in a colorful yet eclectic floral patterned gown. The model accessorized with oversized hoop earrings and gold sandals.
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Olivia Munn
Olivia Munn’s Reem Acra minidress featured a colorful floral print, but its revealing neckline and short hem took it squarely out of sweet territory. Black ankle-strap Stuart Weitzman sandals polished off the look.
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Behati Prinsloo
The new mom was on hand to watch her hubby Adam Levine close out the show with Maroon 5. Behati Prinsloo sported a flirty LBD with asymmetric skirt punctuated by strappy sandals.
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Tinashe
Tinashe served as co-host for the E! Live from the Red Carpet broadcast in an off-the-shoulder Michael Costello patterned dress boasting a sheer skirt and sleeves. The singer wrapped things up with a black diamond Atelier Swarovski Moselle palladium plated choker and glitzy Alexander Wang shoes.
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Milla Jovovich
Milla Jovovich was all about the stars and stripes with this flashy black Elie Saab dress featuring a plunging neckline and middle slit. Black accessories punctuated the piece.
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Keke Palmer
Keke Palmer struck a pose on the red carpet in a matching cropped top and miniskirt. A coordinating choker, rosy shades, a pink fur coat and metallic sandals completed the eye-catching ensemble.
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Niall Horan
The One Direction member opted for a striking Paul Smith windowpane suit teamed with bold specs and brown shoes.
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Teyana Taylor
Teyana Taylor’s black lacy Elie Saab gown included off-the-shoulder straps and a sheer-sided skirt. A diamond necklace topped things off.
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Halsey
Halsey selected a white jumpsuit with some well-placed buckles that had a futuristic motocross vibe to it. She accessorized with an Edie Parker Jean magnetic clutch in white pearlescent and rose gold Stuart Weitzman sandals.
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Daya
Daya opted for a black strapless Dolce & Gabbana jumpsuit featuring strategic exposed pockets. The singer worked in an embellished clutch along with black and gold pumps.
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Jay Pharoah
Jay Pharoah also served as co-host for the evening decked out in a traditional black and white suit.
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Julianne Hough
Julianne Hough went with a sky blue Zuhair Murad look that included a patterned long-sleeve top and a high-waisted miniskirt. She polished things off with a silver Lee Savage Stack clutch and corresponding Brian Atwood pumps.
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Sting
Ever the rock star, Sting kept things casually cool in a dark jacket layered over a gray tee with black kicks grounding the ensemble.
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Kat Graham
Kat Graham was trying to give a shout-out to the 70s with this sparkly black plunging piece, which was pretty see-through even by today’s standards. Her green and black clutch tied in pretty seamlessly with her green eyeshadow.
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Bella Thorne
Even decked out in an open Anthony Franco blazer with her black bra on full display, Bella Thorne’s colorful locks still stole the spotlight. Corresponding Josie Natori pants and strappy black suede Stuart Weitzman sandals finished off her statement-making outfit.
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Octavia Spencer
Octavia Spencer also showed her stripes in this embellished short-sleeve dress. The Oscar winner added in a fringed clutch and black sandals.
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Hannah Davis
The model left very little to the imagination in this sheer purple embroidered dress, which allowed her black undergarments in on all the action. Hannah Davis wrapped it up with an Edie Parker Rebekah purple metal croc clutch and ankle-strap sandals.
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Dinah Jane Hansen, Lauren Jauregui, Normani Hamilton, Ally Brooke and Camila Cabello
Members of Fifth Harmony were once again in sync on the red carpet. It was all about black dresses, but Dinah Jane Hansen’s pick stood out slightly from her bandmates courtesy of its fancy embroidery.
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Rachel Platten
Dialing up the glitz factor, Rachel Platten made her mark in a deep blue Pamella Roland embellished dress with subtle sheer sections. She also carried a slim black Lee Savage clutch.
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Shawn Mendes
A leather jacket over a patterned dress shirt helped add some kick to Shawn Mendes’ monochromatic look.
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Sara and Erin Foster
Sara Foster picked a golden J. Mendel halter gown with a side slit perfect for displaying those golden sandals, while Erin Foster rocked a white embellished Prabal Gurung dress capped off by black ankle-strap sandals.
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Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg
While Jenny McCarthy kept things pretty straightforward in a black plunging jumpsuit and a complementary choker, we couldn’t help but notice Donnie Wahlberg in that plush pink blazer layered over the rest of his all-black suit.
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Bebe Rexha
Bebe Rexha went vintage in a wildly patterned Yves Saint Laurent. A layered necklace decorated the piece’s plunging neckline and those black above-the-knee boots also grabbed attention thanks to the gown's hip-high side slit.
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Skylar Grey
Instead of going with a sheer gown, Skylar Grey embraced the see-through trend in this white ensemble. Nude satin Nicholas Kirkwood ankle-strap sandals capped off the outfit.
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Noah Cyrus
Miley Cyrus’ little sister made a colorful appearance on the red carpet in a boldly patterned Cynthia Rowley sheer dress. Bright blue Tamara Mellon sandals balanced out the look.
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Z LaLa
We can always count on the singer to deliver something truly outrageous at the AMAs. Here, her sculpted hairdo perfectly coincided with the structured shoulder armor.
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Bailee Madison
Bailee Madison was another star that shimmered last night. Her pink plunging embellished dress was set off by metallic sandals.
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Matt Bomer
Matt Bomer was his usual polished self in a dapper charcoal Louis Vuitton suit accented by a blue dress shirt and an electric pocket square.
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Rebecca Romijn
Rebecca Romijn’s froufrou blue dress with sheer lacy bodice and waterfall skirt seemed a tad out of place at the awards. Matching pumps rounded out the look.
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Idina Menzel
Idina Menzel dazzled by showing quite a bit of leg in this colorfully embellished Thai Nguyen Atelier strapless gown with see-through skirt. The singer accessorized with a red Judith Leiber clutch and black sandals.
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Jeannie Mai
Jeannie Mai went with a white strapless gown boasting a scene-stealing broken glass-effect pattern.
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