American Music Awards 2018: Best looks from the red carpet

From Cardi B to J Lo, see which celebrities stole the sartorial show

Olivia Petter
Wednesday 10 October 2018 08:19 BST
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US singer Taylor Swift arrives at the 2018 American Music Awards on October 9, 2018, in Los Angeles
US singer Taylor Swift arrives at the 2018 American Music Awards on October 9, 2018, in Los Angeles (Getty Images)

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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.

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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