Sabrina Carpenter's stunning VMA bodysuit took 180 hours to make!
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American singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter set the stage on fire with her performance at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) held on Thursday (local time).
The 25-year-old star, who performed a medley of her hits Please Please Please, Taste, and Espresso, wore a stunning custom-made bodysuit for the event.
This dazzling outfit was designed by Victoria's Secret and reportedly took over 180 hours to create!
Outfit details
Carpenter's bodysuit adorned with over 1,00,000 hand-placed stones
Carpenter's sparkling bodysuit, styled by Jared Ellner, featured a corset with her signature kiss embellished on the back.
According to a press release obtained by PEOPLE, the outfit was decorated with over 1,00,000 stones that were placed by hand. It also included handmade crystal fringes covered in more than 18,500 crystal beads.
Meanwhile, Carpenter also made a statement on the red carpet, donning a dazzling vintage Bob Mackie gown that Madonna had originally worn at the 1991 Oscars.
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In case you missed her performance—or dress, check here!
She's short, she's sweet, and she ROCKED the #VMAs stage...she's @SabrinaAnnLynn đź’ť pic.twitter.com/245v0zNWSq
— Video MusicAwards (@vmas) September 12, 2024
Performance
Carpenter's space-themed performance pays tribute to Britney Spears
Carpenter's performance at the VMAs was space-themed.
She began with Please Please Please—performed from a swing held by a giant Moon Person above the audience.
The singer also paid tribute to Britney Spears by including the famous spoken interlude from her Oops!... I Did It Again music video.
In addition to her performance, Carpenter also won her first Moon Person at the 2024 VMAs. Her song Espresso bagged the Song of the Year award.
She was nominated for six awards.