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The American Music Awards is a celebration for the brightest and most bushy-tailed players in the music industry, boasting one of the starriest red carpets in Hollywood.
Tuesday evening’s proceedings were no exception, with the likes of Taylor Swift, Cardi B and Camila Cabello - who scooped up 10 awards between them - coming together to mark a year of musical prowess.
The ceremony took place at Microsoft Theatre in the heart of Los Angeles, where guests were greeted with a vibrant scarlet carpet ready to host a mix of stylish gowns, tuxedos and everything in between.
Show all 20 1 /20American Music Awards 2018: Best-dressed celebrities on the red carpet American Music Awards 2018: Best-dressed celebrities on the red carpet Cardi B The American rapper stole the hearts of fashion fans and florists with her divine red carpet look, which anyone with a savvy sartorial eye would instantly recognise as a Dolce & Gabbana creation. The structured bodice is offset by a dramatic skirt and an even more opulent headpiece, every inch of which is covered by 3-D flowers. Meanwhile, the shoes are embellished with a single pink rose, naturally.
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American Music Awards 2018: Best-dressed celebrities on the red carpet Taylor Swift Only Taylor Swift could pull off such a heavy duty ensemble without looking like a giant disco ball. Instead, she wears this eye-catching Balmain creation with aplomb in a manner that says: 'I mean business' - quite right, Tay Tay.
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American Music Awards 2018: Best-dressed celebrities on the red carpet Camila Cabello The 'Havana' singer shunned her typical princess aesthetic for a more androgynous look, complete with tapered trousers and a fitted bodice.
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American Music Awards 2018: Best-dressed celebrities on the red carpet Hilary Roberts Looking like she's just stepped out of the petal-filled bath that haunts 'American Beauty', the singer was a true lady in red on Tuesday in this dynamic gown.
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American Music Awards 2018: Best-dressed celebrities on the red carpet Busy Philipps Proving that flared trousers and dark glitter are no longer slaves to 1970s dance floors and garish interior catalogues respectively, the actor exuded sophisticated charm in this all-black ensemble by Michael Kors.
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American Music Awards 2018: Best-dressed celebrities on the red carpet Heidi Klum Only Klum could succeed in wearing a gown with more cutouts than cut-ins, so to speak, without looking like she'd been through the paper shredder. This Julien Macdonald gown highlights the model's feminine silhouette without compromising on comfort, or ventilation.
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American Music Awards 2018: Best-dressed celebrities on the red carpet Future Zahir Wilburn and Ciara Ciara proved that even award ceremonies can be a family affair by bringing her four-year-old son along to the celebration on Tuesday. As for her outfit, the singer opted for a sporty zip-up mini dress while Future donned an all-Gucci ensemble, showing us all that true style is ageless.
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American Music Awards 2018: Best-dressed celebrities on the red carpet Carrie Underwood The 'Before He Cheats' singer held her blossoming pregnant belly in a luxurious velvet gown complete with Le Silla stiletto heels.
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American Music Awards 2018: Best-dressed celebrities on the red carpet John Stamos Yellow-tinted sunglasses might've peaked on the trend cycle last summer, but Stamos proved their timeless appeal on Tuesday, pairing his with a graphic band T-shirt, skinny jeans and a velvet blazer.
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American Music Awards 2018: Best-dressed celebrities on the red carpet Post Malone Taking a 'more is more' approach to his red carpet outfit, neither the rapper's vibrant blue suit nor its snake designs are the most notable element of his look. It's actually his unusual choice of accessory: a solo red cup. Why did he bring it? Is there anything in it? We'll never know... and maybe that's the point.
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American Music Awards 2018: Best-dressed celebrities on the red carpet Halsey Erring on the right side of girlish frills, the 24-year-old singer served up some sartorial edge by matching the rosy hues of her flirty gown with her fiercely feminine buzzcut,
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American Music Awards 2018: Best-dressed celebrities on the red carpet Tyra Banks The model-turned-TV presenter extraordinaire arrived wearing garments that are seldom spotted on red carpets: a fringed skirt, a white shirt complete with marshmallow poofs, and what appears to be a train conductor's hat. Every item beguiles and bewilders in equal measure.
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American Music Awards 2018: Best-dressed celebrities on the red carpet Rita Ora Looking like she's just emerged from tending to the spectres in her haunted mansion, the 'Girls' singer wore a heavily-embroidered black couture gown.
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American Music Awards 2018: Best-dressed celebrities on the red carpet Amber Heard The actor opted for a glitzy strapless gown complete with a thigh-high slit by British-based couturiers Ralph & Russo.
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American Music Awards 2018: Best-dressed celebrities on the red carpet Halle Bailey and Chloe Bailey Twinning in Valentino, the R&B duo opted for a refreshingly modest vibe on the red carpet, leaving no limb uncovered.
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American Music Awards 2018: Best-dressed celebrities on the red carpet Bebe Rexha The 29-year-old singer dazzled in a long-sleeved black and silver sequin gown which couldn't possibly have been more sparkly.
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American Music Awards 2018: Best-dressed celebrities on the red carpet Shawn Mendes Don't let the 20-year-old's sign of the horns throw you, Mendes takes presentation - and hand gestures - very seriously indeed. He paired his black tuxedo with a cream, patterned blouse and later posed for photographs while making a peace sign.
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American Music Awards 2018: Best-dressed celebrities on the red carpet Khalid Who said girls have all the fun on the red carpet? On Tuesday, the 'Angels' singer successfully demonstrated that the aforementioned jingle is utter nonsense by turning up to the proceedings in a pleasing pink co-ord.
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American Music Awards 2018: Best-dressed celebrities on the red carpet Jennifer Lopez Proving she's come a long way from the block, J Lo arrived looking like a true Grecian goddess in this fuchsia ensemble by Georges Chakra Couture.
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American Music Awards 2018: Best-dressed celebrities on the red carpet Leighton Meester The actor-turned-singer cut a slick silhouette in this cross-over monochrome gown, which came complete with a naval cutout, by Sonia Rykiel.
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From Jennifer Lopez channelling an Aphrodite aesthetic in hot pink couture to Rita Ora, whose jet-black gown offered a masterclass in gothic grandeur, see which celebrities earned their style credentials at the American Music Awards by clicking through our gallery above.
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