2021, Kim Petras
Kim Petras, the boundary-pushing German singer celebrated for her provocative lyrics and equally daring fashion choices, set tongues wagging at the 2021 VMAs with an ensemble that left no room for subtlety. Her choice of attire? An exquisitely embroidered dress adorned with crosses and religious symbolism that was nothing short of show-stopping.

To add an extra layer of intrigue, she paired the ornate dress with a sleek black latex bodysuit and a matching mask, creating a captivating contrast between “the religious stuff and then the freaky stuff,” as she aptly put it. And if that wasn’t enough to make a lasting impression, Kim arrived at the ceremony in Paris Hilton’s iconic pink convertible…