Taylor Swift hits a high note in a sequined crop top and trousers as she brings her Bad Blood glam squad to the MTV Video Music Awards

By Dailymail.com Reporter

Published: 17:38 EST, 30 August 2015 | Updated: 22:45 EST, 30 August 2015

There was no shortage of glamour on the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet on Sunday. 

And Taylor Swift brought it in spades when she arrived with her famous girl squad, posing with pals including Selena Gomez, Karlie Kloss, Cara Delevingne and Gigi Hadid.

The 25-year-old, who had the most nominations for the evening, certainly went for a striking look in a gold, silver and bronze houndstooth crop top and matching trousers by Ashish, which were both covered in sequins.

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Friends like these: Taylor Swift was joined by some of the stars of her Bad Blood music video at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday

Taylor left her stomach on show in the two-piece outfit, which she paired with metallic Christian Louboutin heels.

The pop star finished off her look with a generous application of winged eyeliner, and slicked back her dark blonde hair. 

Taylor was also joined by model pals Lily Aldridge and Martha Hunt, along with Hailee Steinfeld, Mariska Hargitay and Serayah. 

The singer brought all of her famous friends on stage after taking home the night's top honour, Video Of The Year, for Bad Blood. She also won Best Female Video and Best Pop Video for Blank Space. 

Hot metal: The 25-year-old certainly made an impression in an Ashish gold, silver and bronze sequined houndstooth crop top and trousers
Hot metal: The 25-year-old certainly made an impression in an Ashish gold, silver and bronze sequined houndstooth crop top and trousers
Hot metal: The 25-year-old certainly made an impression in an Ashish gold, silver and bronze sequined houndstooth crop top and trousers

Hot metal: The 25-year-old certainly made an impression in an Ashish gold, silver and bronze sequined houndstooth crop top and trousers

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Well, we can hardly accuse Taylor Swift of not making an effort can we? Ever the shy and retiring wallflower (!) Ms Swift made sure all eyes were on her for the VMA's as she posed up a storm in this dazzling sequinned two-piece by Ashish.

It comes as no surprise to us, seeing as Ashish Gupta is nicknamed the 'king of sequins' and is well known for transforming sportswear with high-octane embellishments.

We love the houndstooth print and opulence of the all-over sequins of these co-ordinates, while the jogger style trousers keep the look young and fun.

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Famous friends: (L-R) Gigi Hadid, Martha Hunt, Hailee Steinfeld, Cara Delevingne, Selena Gomez, Serayah, Mariska Hargitay, Lily Aldridge and Karlie Kloss were all there to support Taylor

Famous friends: (L-R) Gigi Hadid, Martha Hunt, Hailee Steinfeld, Cara Delevingne, Selena Gomez, Serayah, Mariska Hargitay, Lily Aldridge and Karlie Kloss were all there to support Taylor

Goofing around: The group showed their silly sides as they posed together on the red carpet

Goofing around: The group showed their silly sides as they posed together on the red carpet

Celebrating their success: Taylor is up for nine awards - seven of which are for the Bad Blood video

Celebrating their success: Taylor is up for nine awards - seven of which are for the Bad Blood video

Different styles: The pop star and her pals all showcased their individual styles for the evening

Different styles: The pop star and her pals all showcased their individual styles for the evening

The ceremony held at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles made room for some of the biggest names in the music industry.

Two years after making headlines for twerking with Robin Thicke, Miley Cyrus returned to the awards ceremony, this time as host.

And unsurprisingly, she made sure to shock on the red carpet. 

Best friends: Selena wrapped an arm around her BFF as they posed for the cameras

Best friends: Selena wrapped an arm around her BFF as they posed for the cameras

Making them giggle: Hailee and Taylor couldn't stop laughing as Cara and Selena pulled faces

Making them giggle: Hailee and Taylor couldn't stop laughing as Cara and Selena pulled faces

Thanks for the ride!: Taylor and Selena were given a lift to the red carpet in a golf buggy

Thanks for the ride!: Taylor and Selena were given a lift to the red carpet in a golf buggy

Sticking together: The stars held hands as they headed into the Microsoft Theater

Sticking together: The stars held hands as they headed into the Microsoft Theater

Her outfit could hardly be called that - it consisted of silver straps barely covering her breasts and a few crystals worn as a skirt. She also sported thigh high silver boots. 

Also taking the notion of ‘less is more’ very literally was Nicki Minaj, who showed off her extremely ample assets in a gold LaBourjoisie gown that plunged all the way to her belly button. 

Kim Kardashian also went for a racy look in the form of floor-length olive-coloured gown with a lace-up plunging neckline and split up the front. 

A look that will be remembered: Unsurprisingly, host for the evening Miley Cyrus made sure to shock in custom Versace
A look that will be remembered: Unsurprisingly, host for the evening Miley Cyrus made sure to shock in custom Versace
A look that will be remembered: Unsurprisingly, host for the evening Miley Cyrus made sure to shock in custom Versace

A look that will be remembered: Unsurprisingly, host for the evening Miley Cyrus made sure to shock in custom Versace

Driving them wild: As the cameras clicked away, the 22-year-old showed off her twerking skills in the barely there outfit 

Driving them wild: As the cameras clicked away, the 22-year-old showed off her twerking skills in the barely there outfit 

Less is more: Nicki Minaj also went for shock value in a gold plunging LaBourjoisie dress, showcasing her ample assets
Less is more: Nicki Minaj also went for shock value in a gold plunging LaBourjoisie dress, showcasing her ample assets

Less is more: Nicki Minaj also went for shock value in a gold plunging LaBourjoisie dress, showcasing her ample assets

She's still got it: Britney Spears looked fantastic in her glittering gold and silver frock also by LaBourjoisie, with rainbow dip-dyed hair
She's still got it: Britney Spears looked fantastic in her glittering gold and silver frock also by LaBourjoisie, with rainbow dip-dyed hair
She's still got it: Britney Spears looked fantastic in her glittering gold and silver frock also by LaBourjoisie, with rainbow dip-dyed hair

She's still got it: Britney Spears looked fantastic in her glittering gold and silver frock also by LaBourjoisie, with rainbow dip-dyed hair

The pregnant 34-year-old was there to support husband Kanye West, who was being presented with the Video Vanguard Award during the ceremony.

Kim’s sisters Kourtney and Kylie were also in attendance, as was mom Kris Jenner, joined by boyfriend Kanye West. 

Kylie picked a super-short beige knitted Balmain mini-dress and matching heels, and showed off a fringed hairdo.   

Oh baby: Pregnant Kim Kardashian certainly went for a show-stopping look as she arrived with husband Kanye West

Oh baby: Pregnant Kim Kardashian certainly went for a show-stopping look as she arrived with husband Kanye West

Right by his side: The 34-year-old was there to support her rapper other half, who received the Video Vanguard Award during the evening

Right by his side: The 34-year-old was there to support her rapper other half, who received the Video Vanguard Award during the evening

Sexy maternity style: Kim wore an olive coloured gown with a slit up the front and a plunging lace-up neckline
Sexy maternity style: Kim wore an olive coloured gown with a slit up the front and a plunging lace-up neckline

Sexy maternity style: Kim wore an olive coloured gown with a slit up the front and a plunging lace-up neckline

Meanwhile Kourtney wore a bright pink Seventies style jumpsuit, and Kris picked a long black gown. 

And 12 years on from her still infamous kiss with Madonna at the 2003 VMAs, Britney Spears showed she's still got it as she looked fantastic in an unforgiving glittering gold and silver mini-dress.

Also turning heads on the red carpet was Rita Ora, putting plenty of her ample cleavage on show in an extremely low-cut black gown with feathered skirt. 

Twice as nice: Kylie Jenner and Kourtney Kardashian revealed their wildly different styles on the red carpet
Twice as nice: Kylie Jenner and Kourtney Kardashian revealed their wildly different styles on the red carpet

Twice as nice: Kylie Jenner and Kourtney Kardashian revealed their wildly different styles on the red carpet

A family affair: They were joined by mom Kris Jenner, while sisters Khloe and Kendall stayed at home

A family affair: They were joined by mom Kris Jenner, while sisters Khloe and Kendall stayed at home

Dynamic duos: While Kourtney and Kylie posed together, Kris cuddled up to toyboy Corey Gamble
Dynamic duos: While Kourtney and Kylie posed together, Kris cuddled up to toyboy Corey Gamble

Dynamic duos: While Kourtney and Kylie posed together, Kris cuddled up to toyboy Corey Gamble

Sexy Selena: Miss Gomez kept things relatively low-key in a glittering black maxi dress by Calvin Klein, but still looked lovely
Sexy Selena: Miss Gomez kept things relatively low-key in a glittering black maxi dress by Calvin Klein, but still looked lovely
Sexy Selena: Miss Gomez kept things relatively low-key in a glittering black maxi dress by Calvin Klein, but still looked lovely

Sexy Selena: Miss Gomez kept things relatively low-key in a glittering black maxi dress by Calvin Klein, but still looked lovely

FKA Twigs - the fiancee of Robert Pattinson - followed suit in a skimpy black dress, while Chrissy Teigen showed sideboob in a Marchesa number with sheer panels as she joined husband John Legend. 

Demi Lovato, who was among the performers, picked a skintight pink Nicolas Jebran frock, while Vanessa Hudgens turned every head when she arrived in a dazzling pink gown with plunging neckline.

The Naeem Khan dress was embellished with a delicate design and a few sequins which caught the light as the 26-year-old twirled for the cameras.    

Looking Cool For The Summer: Demi Lovato left little to the imagination in a skintight and plunging pale pink Nicolas Jebran number
Looking Cool For The Summer: Demi Lovato left little to the imagination in a skintight and plunging pale pink Nicolas Jebran number

Looking Cool For The Summer: Demi Lovato left little to the imagination in a skintight and plunging pale pink Nicolas Jebran number 

No wonder she landed a Sports Illustrated cover: Chrissy Teigen displayed her amazing figure in a sheer black creation
No wonder she landed a Sports Illustrated cover: Chrissy Teigen displayed her amazing figure in a sheer black creation

No wonder she landed a Sports Illustrated cover: Chrissy Teigen displayed her amazing figure in a sheer black creation by Marchesa 

One very good-looking couple: The 29-year-old was there with her husband John Legend
One very good-looking couple: The 29-year-old was there with her husband John Legend

One very good-looking couple: The 29-year-old was there with her husband John Legend

Stealing the spotlight: Vanessa Hudgens wore a plunging blush-coloured Naeem Khan gown, with delicate embroidery and a few sequins
Stealing the spotlight: Vanessa Hudgens wore a plunging blush-coloured Naeem Khan gown, with delicate embroidery and a few sequins

Stealing the spotlight: Vanessa Hudgens wore a plunging blush-coloured Naeem Khan gown, with delicate embroidery and a few sequins

Sister act: Vanessa brought younger sibling Stella as her plus one, and they coordinated in similar gowns

Sister act: Vanessa brought younger sibling Stella as her plus one, and they coordinated in similar gowns

Vanessa, joined by her younger sister Stella, added to the boho feel of her look with long hair extensions, and lots of jewellery. 

Taylor's squad made sure she was the centre of attention, but still dressed to impress. Selena Gomez played it safe - but still looked amazing - in a figure-hugging black Calvin Klein maxi dress which was flecked with glitter.

Gigi Hadid left her slender legs on show in a cutaway yellow gown by Emilia Wickstead, and Cara Delevingne picked a fringed black Saint Laurent mini-dress adorned with stars. 

British bombshells: Rita Ora (L) and FKA Twigs (in Atelier Versace) were feeling daring is risque black gowns
British bombshells: Rita Ora (L) and FKA Twigs (in Atelier Versace) were feeling daring is risque black gowns

British bombshells: Rita Ora (L) and FKA Twigs (in Atelier Versace) were feeling daring is risque black gowns

Following suit: (L-R) Ciara (in Alexandre Vauthier), Charlotte McKinney and Emily Ratajkowski (in Altuzarra) also picked sexy black outfits for the bash
Following suit: (L-R) Ciara (in Alexandre Vauthier), Charlotte McKinney and Emily Ratajkowski (in Altuzarra) also picked sexy black outfits for the bash
Following suit: (L-R) Ciara (in Alexandre Vauthier), Charlotte McKinney and Emily Ratajkowski (in Altuzarra) also picked sexy black outfits for the bash

Following suit: (L-R) Ciara (in Alexandre Vauthier), Charlotte McKinney and Emily Ratajkowski (in Altuzarra) also picked sexy black outfits for the bash

Besties: Amber Rose and BFF Blac Chyna wore coordinated outfits, covered in profanity

Besties: Amber Rose and BFF Blac Chyna wore coordinated outfits, covered in profanity

Model friends: Taylor's pals Cara Delevingne (in Saint Laurent), Gigi Hadid (in Emilia Wickstead) and Martha Hunt (Georges Chakra) all showed off their long and slender legs
Model friends: Taylor's pals Cara Delevingne (in Saint Laurent), Gigi Hadid (in Emilia Wickstead) and Martha Hunt (Georges Chakra) all showed off their long and slender legs
Model friends: Taylor's pals Cara Delevingne (in Saint Laurent), Gigi Hadid (in Emilia Wickstead) and Martha Hunt (Georges Chakra) all showed off their long and slender legs

Model friends: Taylor's pals Cara Delevingne (in Saint Laurent), Gigi Hadid (in Emilia Wickstead) and Martha Hunt (Georges Chakra) all showed off their long and slender legs

Lily Aldridge and fellow former Victoria's Secret Angel Karlie Kloss both picked long gowns, and Hailee Steinfeld made an impression in a white Stella McCartney jumpsuit. 

Kelly Osbourne, who was acting as red carpet host for the evening, kept things simple so as to let the nominees shine.

The 30-year-old picked a double-breasted black pinstripe jumpsuit, with short sleeves and billowing trousers, along with metallic gold pointed heels. 

Heavenly: Lily Aldridge, in Alexandre Vauthier, was reunited with her fellow former Victoria's Secret Angel Karlie Kloss, in Louis Vuitton

Heavenly: Lily Aldridge, in Alexandre Vauthier, was reunited with her fellow former Victoria's Secret Angel Karlie Kloss, in Louis Vuitton

Puckering up: The beauties planted kisses on each other as they posed for the cmeras

Puckering up: The beauties planted kisses on each other as they posed for the cmeras

Hitting the right note: Pitch Perfect 2 stars Rebel Wilson (L) and Hailee Steinfeld both acted as presenters for the evening

Hitting the right note: Pitch Perfect 2 stars Rebel Wilson (L) and Hailee Steinfeld (in Stella McCartney) both acted as presenters for the evening

Stylish men: (L-R) Justin Bieber, Brooklyn Beckham and Nick Jonas all posed on the red carpet
Stylish men: (L-R) Justin Bieber, Brooklyn Beckham and Nick Jonas all posed on the red carpet
Stylish men: (L-R) Justin Bieber, Brooklyn Beckham and Nick Jonas all posed on the red carpet

Stylish men: (L-R) Justin Bieber, Brooklyn Beckham and Nick Jonas all posed on the red carpet

Teen queen: Bella Thorne wore a Grecian gown by Maria Lucia Hohan and sparkly Stuart Weitzman shoes to the star-studded ceremony

Teen queen: Bella Thorne wore a Grecian gown by Maria Lucia Hohan and sparkly Stuart Weitzman shoes to the star-studded ceremony

She finished off her low-key look with false eyelashes, a slick of bright red lipstick and curled her lavender hair.

With three Moonman trophies to take home, Taylor was the big winner of the evening.

Nicki Minaj took home the Best Hip Hop Video award for Anaconda, but not before calling out Miley for saying she shouldn't have been so angry about missing out on a Video Of The Year nod. 

Keeping it simple: Kelly Osbourne wore a black pinstripe jumpsuit to the event, with black and gold pumps peeking out underneath
Keeping it simple: Kelly Osbourne wore a black pinstripe jumpsuit to the event, with black and gold pumps peeking out underneath

Keeping it simple: Kelly Osbourne wore a black pinstripe jumpsuit to the event, with black and gold pumps peeking out underneath

Coordinated couple: Pharrell Williams and his wife Helen Lasichanh made a good match in double denim 

Coordinated couple: Pharrell Williams and his wife Helen Lasichanh made a good match in double denim 

Daring to bare: The Vampire Diaries star Kat Graham (L) and fitness guru Jillian Michaels both flashed the flesh

Daring to bare: The Vampire Diaries star Kat Graham (left, in Versace) and fitness guru Jillian Michaels both flashed the flesh

They know how to wow: (L-R) Serayah, Zuri Hall and Jenelle Evans all got the memo about going for daring looks
They know how to wow: (L-R) Serayah, Zuri Hall and Jenelle Evans all got the memo about going for daring looks

They know how to wow: (L-R) Serayah, Zuri Hall and Jenelle Evans all got the memo about going for daring looks

Empire strikes back: Gabourey Sidibe put bunny ears behind her co-star Jussie Smollett

Empire strikes back: Gabourey Sidibe put bunny ears behind her co-star Jussie Smollett

Uptown Funk, by Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars, won Best Male Video, while Fetty Wap was named Artist To Watch.

Meanwhile One Night Can Change the World, by Big Sean (feat. Kanye West and John Legend) won the Video With A Social Message prize. Kanye was later presented with his Video Vanguard Award by Taylor Swift - and announced he'll run for president in 2020.

Before the show, Fall Out Boy took home Best Rock Video for Uma Thurman, and Five Seconds Of Summer won Song Of Summer for She's Kinda Hot.

How low can they go?: Katie Stevens (L) and Greer Grammer both took the plunge in floor-length frocks

How low can they go?: Katie Stevens (L) and Greer Grammer both took the plunge in floor-length frocks

Showing some skin: (L-R) Liz Hernandez, Rachel Smith and Keltie Knight all picked plunging gowns for the occasion
Showing some skin: (L-R) Liz Hernandez, Rachel Smith and Keltie Knight all picked plunging gowns for the occasion

Showing some skin: (L-R) Liz Hernandez, Rachel Smith and Keltie Knight all picked plunging gowns for the occasion

Kicking things off: Nick Jonas did a performance on the red carpet before the show began

Kicking things off: Nick Jonas did a performance on the red carpet before the show began

The centre of attention: All eyes were on Taylor as she made a statement on the red carpet before heading inside the theatre

The centre of attention: All eyes were on Taylor as she made a statement on the red carpet before heading inside the theatre

2015 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES

Video of the Year

Beyoncé, 7/11

Ed Sheeran, Thinking Out Loud

Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar, Bad Blood

Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars, Uptown Funk

Kendrick Lamar, Alright

 

Best Male Video

Ed Sheeran, Thinking Out Loud

Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars, Uptown Funk

Kendrick Lamar, Alright

The Weeknd, Earned It

Nick Jonas, Chains

 

Best Female Video

Beyoncé, 7/11

Taylor Swift, Blank Space

Nicki Minaj, Anaconda

Sia, Elastic Heart

Ellie Goulding, Love Me Like You Do

 

Best Hip Hop Video

Fetty Wap, Trap Queen

Nicki Minaj, Anaconda

Kendrick Lamar, Alright

Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, See You Again

Big Sean ft. E-40, IDFWU

 

Best Pop Video

Beyoncé, 7/11

Ed Sheeran, Thinking Out Loud

Taylor Swift, Blank Space

Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars, Uptown Funk

Maroon 5, Sugar

 

Best Rock Video

Hozier, Take Me To Church

Fall Out Boy, Uma Thurman

Florence + the Machine, Ship To Wreck

Walk the Moon, Shut Up and Dance

Arctic Monkeys, Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?

 

Artist to Watch presented by Taco Bell

Fetty Wap, Trap Queen

Vance Joy, Riptide

George Ezra, Budapest

James Bay, Hold Back The River

FKA Twigs Pendulum

 

Best Collaboration

Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar, Bad Blood

Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars, Uptown Funk

Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, See You Again

Ariana Grande & The Weeknd, Love Me Harder

Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj, Bang Bang

 

Video With a Social Message

Jennifer Hudson, I Still Love You

Colbie Caillat, Try

Big Sean ft. Kanye West & John Legend, One Man Can Change the World

Rihanna, American Oxygen

Wale, The White Shoes

 

Professional Categories

Best Art Direction

Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar, Bad Blood (Charles Infante)

Snoop Dogg, So Many Pros (Jason Fijal)

Jack White, Would You Fight For My Love (Jeff Peterson)

The Chemical Brothers, Go (Michel Gondry)

Skrillex & Diplo with Justin Bieber, Where Are U Now (Brewer)

 

Best Choreography

Beyoncé, 7/11 (Beyoncé & Chris Grant, with additional choreography, Gabriel Valenciano)

OK Go, I Won’t Let You Down (OK Go, air:man & Mori Harano)

Chet Faker, Gold (Ryan Heffington)

Ed Sheeran, Don’t (Nappy Tabs)

Flying Lotus ft. Kendrick Lamar, Never Catch Me (Keone and Mari Madrid)

 

Best Cinematography

Flying Lotus ft. Kendrick Lamar, Never Catch Me (Larkin Sieple)

Ed Sheeran, Thinking Out Loud (Daniel Pearl)

Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar, Bad Blood (Christopher Probst)

FKA Twigs, Two Weeks (Justin Brown)

Alt-J, Left Hand Free (Mike Simpson)

 

Best Direction

Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar, Bad Blood (Joseph Kahn)

Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars, Uptown Funk (Bruno Mars & Cameron Duddy)

Kendrick Lamar, Alright (Colin Tilley & The Little Homies)

Hozier, Take Me To Church (Brendan Canty & Conal Thomson)

Childish Gambino, Sober (Hiro Murai)

 

Best Editing

Beyoncé, 7/11 (Beyoncé, Ed Burke & Jonathan Wing)

Ed Sheeran, Don’t (Jacquelyn London)

Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar, Bad Blood (Chancler Haynes at Cosmo Street)

A$AP Rocky, L$D (Dexter Navy)

Skrillex & Diplo with Justin Bieber, Where Are U Now (Brewer)

 

Best Visual Effects

Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar, Bad Blood (Ingenuity Studios)

FKA Twigs, Two Weeks (Gloria FX, Tomash Kuzmytskyi & Max Chyzhevskyy)

Childish Gambino, Telegraph Ave. (Gloria FX)

Skrillex & Diplo with Justin Bieber, Where Are U Now (Brewer)

Tyler, The Creator, "F****** Young/Death Camp" (Gloria FX)

 

Video Vanguard Award 

Kanye West 

 

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