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MTV EMAs 2012: Top 10 Best Dressed

By Billboard Staff
11/12/2012
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The hottest stars in the music industry brought their fiery fashions to Germany last night (November 11) for MTV's European Music Awards. The awards show, hosted by supermodel Heidi Klum, packed an A-list collection of performers and guests, all dressed in glittering designer duds. Check out the our picks for the evening's best dressed, from Taylor Swift to K-pop star PSY.
By Billboard Staff
11/12/2012
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Alicia Keys

Carly Rae Jepsen

Gwen Stefani

Heidi

Ludacris

Rita Ora

Taylor Swift

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Gwen Stefani walked the red carpet with her No Doubt bandmates in a black satin wrap creation, short shorts and thigh-high black boots.
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Taylor Swift stunned in a glittering J. Mendel gown, which she later traded in for a more stage-worthy outfit. The singer took the stage during the EMAs to perform "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" in a sparkling red cirus-themed jacket and knee-high boots. She took home three trophies, tying Justin Bieber for the most wins during the night.
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The guys of Fun. showed off nerdy chic looks with statement items like a red baseball cap and matching socks, a silver blazer and white jeans, and funky geometric-print oxfords.
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Carly Rae Jepsen rocked the metallic trend in an old Hollywood-inspired silver dress by Johanna Johnson. She paired the gown with dark curls, dramatic dark red lips and a gold box clutch.
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Ludacris brought his sophisticated swag to the red carpet, rocking a black velvet tuxedo jacket with a silver pocket square, black pants and black leather kicks.
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Rita Ora stole the show in a dramatic and sultry long-sleeved red gown by Marchesa. The full skirt was accented by decadent floral detailing on the bustier.
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The newest face of H&M, Lana Del Rey, rocked her signature retro-inspired style in a midnight blue satin wrap dress by Sharleen and simple black stilettos.
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PSY looked dapper and sophisticated on the EMA red carpet in a black suit, black bowtie, and matching black and white shoes.
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Alicia Keys accentuated her shape in a simple Stella McCartney green dress with nude cutouts and a high collar.
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EMA host Heidi Klum stunned and showed off some leg in a revealing blue and gold Versace dress that she later tossed for a pale blue PSY look-a-like suit and glasses.
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11/12/2012
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