On Sunday Aug. 30, MTV hosted the 2015 Video Music Awards in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater. The night was full of shocking antics from host Miley Cyrus and memorable performances from some of today's hottest musical talents. While many artists received the iconic moon man award for their efforts in the music business, many of the attendees deserved awards for their style and beauty.

Less was definitely more on the red carpet last night. The colors gold and black were a common theme amongst several of the female celebrities, while other used the media exposure to continue their crusade for equality and justice in the United States. The following list is compiled of the best red carpet looks you needed to see last night.

Leading Ladies

Where would any red carpet be without stylish powerful women dominating each end? The women hitting the red carpet did everything but disappoint last night.

Nicki Minaj

Lily Aldridge

Jojo

FKA Twigs

Demi Lovato

Holland Roden

Ciara

Emily Ratajkowski

Gigi Hadid

Taylor Swift

Tori Kelly

Selena Gomez

Hailee Steinfeld

Kat Graham

Britney Spears

Rita Ora

Cara Delevingne

Men of the Night

Sometimes people only associate fashion with the ladies, but that's not the case with today's high-profile male celebrities. These men know their way around a dressing room, as well as, the right way to make an entrance on the red carpet.

Justin Bieber 

Nick Jonas

OMI

Jussie Smollett

Big Sean

Austin Butler

Brooklyn Beckham

Wale

The Weeknd

O'Shea Jackson Jr.

Coolest Couples

Finding someone who you can share an everlasting bond and love with is the ultimate gift, but if that same person can also match your fly, well then that's an added bonus. The following couples complemented each other perfectly, from matching color tones to fedoras.

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian-West

Pharrell Williams and Lasichanh

Gregg Sulkin and Bella Thorne

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend

Nazanin Mandi and Miguel

Fashion with a Message

This year alone has been filled countless outcries for justice and social reform. With powerful like "Black Lives Matter" and "Love is Love," Americans are eager now more than ever to live in a country where equality prospers despite your race, religion, gender, economic standing, or sexuality. These celebrities used the red carpet to continue to spread positive vibes with compelling messages.

Tyga: wearing an ironic t-shirt with the message "We're Here To Help" accompanied by an image of police officers holding weapons.

Vic Mensa: wearing a "Free Assata" shirt surrounded by several other social messages on his jeans and jacket. Some of the freedom slogans include "KKKops Are The Biggest Gang," "Anti-Police," and more.

(Photo :  Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

Blac Chyna and Amber Rose: wearing matching outfits covered in the shameful labels the media and haters have placed upon them, because of their past and relationship choices. The women are taken a stand against negativity.

Family Affair

Sometimes the best people to hit the red carpet with are the ones you grew up with.

Kris Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian and Kylie Jenner

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