Gallery: Best American Music Awards red carpet looks of all time

22 November 2015

In just a few hours the red carpet will roll out in Los Angeles for the 43rd annual American Music Awards.

You can bet we’ll be bringing you a post-show round-up of all the show-stopping, headline-grabbing outfits the stars step out in, but in the meantime, we’ve unearthed our favourite AMA red carpet looks from years past. While nothing will ever be as memorable as Britney and Justin’s double-denim moment in 2001, these ensembles remain front of mind for all the right reasons.

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Nicole Richie cemented her status as a style icon when she stepped out in vintage Christian Dior at the 2006 AMAs.

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Nicole Richie cemented her status as a style icon when she stepped out in vintage Christian Dior at the 2006 AMAs.

Charlie XCX nailed red carpet glamour in Vivienne Westwood Red Label at the 2014 AMAs.

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Charlie XCX nailed red carpet glamour in Vivienne Westwood Red Label at the 2014 AMAs.

No Doubt about it, Gwen Stefani's embellished Balmain jacket was a standout on the 2012 red carpet.

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No Doubt about it, Gwen Stefani's embellished Balmain jacket was a standout on the 2012 red carpet.

In 2014, Nicki Minaj kept it cool but classy in cut-out Alexander Wang.

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In 2014, Nicki Minaj kept it cool but classy in cut-out Alexander Wang.

Ciara was #bodygoals in a revealing J Mendel gown at the 2013 AMAs.

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Ciara was #bodygoals in a revealing J Mendel gown at the 2013 AMAs.

In 2014, Zendaya went full Diana Ross in a gold lame trench and matching trousers by Georgine.

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In 2014, Zendaya went full Diana Ross in a gold lame trench and matching trousers by Georgine.

J Lo killed it at the 2011 AMAs in animal print Giambattista Valli.

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J Lo killed it at the 2011 AMAs in animal print Giambattista Valli.

An attention grabbing Zac Posen gown and a flawless beauty look equaled a red carpet win for Rita Ora in 2014.

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An attention grabbing Zac Posen gown and a flawless beauty look equaled a red carpet win for Rita Ora in 2014.

Selena Gomez turned heads in a backless Armani Prive gown in 2014.

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Selena Gomez turned heads in a backless Armani Prive gown in 2014.

Katy Perry did justice to a classic Oscar de la Renta silhouette in 2013.

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Katy Perry did justice to a classic Oscar de la Renta silhouette in 2013.

In 2013, Miley Cyrus paid homage to THAT Versace safety-pin dress in a skin-baring Versace tuxedo.

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In 2013, Miley Cyrus paid homage to THAT Versace safety-pin dress in a skin-baring Versace tuxedo.

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