As the host of the 2021 American Music Awards, Cardi B came prepared with a number of outfits for her moment in the spotlight.
As the host of the 2021 American Music Awards, Cardi B came prepared with a number of outfits for her moment in the spotlight.
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One of her most striking outfits was this Alexandre Vauthier mohawk-inspired creation, which trailed all the way down to the floor.
One of her most striking outfits was this Alexandre Vauthier mohawk-inspired creation, which trailed all the way down to the floor.
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As Cardi B posed for photographers with her award for Best Hip-Hop Song, she changed into a white Miss Sohee gown with a crystal-embellished hood.
As Cardi B posed for photographers with her award for Best Hip-Hop Song, she changed into a white Miss Sohee gown with a crystal-embellished hood.
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The sculptural hood was covered in crystals along the trim, while other crystals were arranged in a firework burst pattern.
The sculptural hood was covered in crystals along the trim, while other crystals were arranged in a firework burst pattern.
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This lime green Jean Paul Gaultier gown was Cardi's most vibrant outfit of the night and featured a billowing cape.
This lime green Jean Paul Gaultier gown was Cardi's most vibrant outfit of the night and featured a billowing cape.
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Elaborate headwear made an appearance throughout the night, including this fan-shaped piece.
Elaborate headwear made an appearance throughout the night, including this fan-shaped piece.
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Cardi B also wore a couture Jean-Louis Sabaji velvet number which featured oversized feather shoulders and a crystal chandelier detail.
Cardi B also wore a couture Jean-Louis Sabaji velvet number which featured oversized feather shoulders and a crystal chandelier detail.
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For her very first look, Cardi B turned to Schiaparelli for this surreal black and gold outfit.
For her very first look, Cardi B turned to Schiaparelli for this surreal black and gold outfit.
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Her golden mask attracted a lot of attention, paired with statement earrings and covered with a sheer mesh veil.
Her golden mask attracted a lot of attention, paired with statement earrings and covered with a sheer mesh veil.
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For a small comedic bit, Cardi B sat on a stack of suitcases dressed in a custom Mélique Street blazer with silver shoulder details and crystal boots.
For a small comedic bit, Cardi B sat on a stack of suitcases dressed in a custom Mélique Street blazer with silver shoulder details and crystal boots.
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Another of her standout looks was this denim Schiaparelli jacket, covered in golden and silver breastplate details.
Another of her standout looks was this denim Schiaparelli jacket, covered in golden and silver breastplate details.
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