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Rose McGowan’s sparkling thong dress in 1998. Lady Gaga’s infamous meat dress in 2010. Chappell Roan’s medieval chain mail ensemble last year.

Those looks are among the many that went down in MTV Video Music Awards red carpet history. The annual event, which this year was held on Sunday, is known for being a forum for celebrities to experiment with their personal styles and often end up pushing the boundaries of awards style costuming.

This year’s carpet did not disappoint, as performers and nominees alike flocked to New York’s UBS Arena in feathered, bedazzled, embroidered and lacy getups.

Here are some of the most memorable red carpet looks this year.