After a notable hiatus from the MTV Video Music Awards, Emily Ratajkowski returned to the red carpet in 2023, and her presence left us all in absolute awe.
No, she didn’t grace us with an album drop this time, but made her mark as a presenter at this prestigious award show.
Emily Ratajkowski dazzled in a green halter-neck dress from Jean Paul Gaultier’s Soleil collection at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023, in Newark, New Jersey (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
While a decade has passed since her infamous appearance in Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” music video, the 32-year-old has evolved into a multifaceted supermodel, podcaster, and writer, deserving every bit of her VMA invitation.
Emily took the stage with her signature style to introduce Karol G’s performance, but before that, all eyes were on her as she made her grand entrance on the pink carpet at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
In a nod to early 2000s fashion trends, the New York Times best-selling author absolutely dazzled in a vintage Jean Paul Gaultier printed semi-sheer maxi-skirt dress.
Emily Ratajkowski’s dress featured a seductive midriff cut-out and semi-sheer design (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
Her daring ensemble featured a green sheer mesh top, artfully worn in a halter-style crisscross, striking a perfect balance between revealing and tasteful, offering a hint of underboob.
The green top, which provided a glimpse of her toned abs, flawlessly complemented the tied waistband of her uneven burnt orange floral maxi skirt. With confidence, Sebastian Bear-McClard’s ex subtly displayed her thong as she strutted down the carpet.
To elevate her look, Emily adorned herself with an exquisite array of gold jewelry, including the alluring Honey Large Hoops and the dazzling triple diamond Kira bracelets by Melissa Kaye Jewellery. Her vintage Gucci multi-bezel watch added a sophisticated touch to the ensemble.
Her hair, beautifully styled in center-parted waves of glazed amber, exuded a ’70s-inspired natural glam, harmonizing perfectly with her elegant look.
Emily Ratajkowski toted a black leather Fendi Baguette bag and showed off her feet in Piferi “Fade” sandals in metallic leather (Credit: PA Images / INSTARimages)
Completing her attire was a small bedazzled Fendi black leather baguette, ensuring that her essentials were always close at hand.
Injecting both height and a sense of flair were the Piferi fade vegan metallic ankle-wrap sandals, enhancing her overall ensemble.
Emily Ratajkowski displays her feet in gold metallic Fade vega metallic ankle-wrap sandals from the luxury vegan shoe brand Pīferi (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
This stunning outfit was reminiscent of her recent appearance at New York Fashion Week, where Emily took to the streets of Soho in a striking see-through lace pale green dress.
Fearlessly opting to forgo a bra, her outfit featured a captivating halter neckline, a sultry deep-V bodice, and a calf-length hem, allowing subtle hints of skin to peek through the fabric – a perfect choice for staying ventilated during the summer’s final heatwave.
Emily Ratajkowski turned heads in NYC in a pastel-green, fully translucent lace dress on September 8, 2023 (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)
She paired the dress with jet-black strappy high-heeled shoes to create a captivating contrast, perfectly harmonizing with a chic Prada Arque leather shoulder bag that elegantly complemented her footwear.
Emily’s signature glazed amber hair beautifully contrasted with the vibrant tone of her clothing, cascading gracefully onto her shoulders.
She rounded off her look with a delicate Simon G necklace in 14K gold adorned with dazzling diamonds.