4 fashion trends that dominated the 2016 MTV MAMAs red carpet

Whether their look was a hit or an epic fashion fail, the celebs who attended the 2016 MTV MAMAs all get bonus points for paying attention to the runways at international fashion shows.

Here are four current fashion trends that dominated the red carpet:

1) BLACK AND WHITE

Black and white were the standout colours of the night.

Celebs like Bonang Matheba – who looked striking in a sculptural Marchesa gown – and Miss SA Ntandoyenkosi Kunene opted to wear sophisticated black head-to-toe.

Personality Dineo Moeketsi - whose OTT outfit didn't go down well with the 'fashion police' on Twitter - was one of those who kept it summery in all-white.

Others, such as actress Minnie Dlamini and singer Yemi Alade, who won the Best Female Act award, mixed it up with a combination of the two timeless hues.

Miss SA Ntandoyenkosi #MTVMAMA2016pic.twitter.com/vjqTRWClNR

— Gabi Mbele (@TheGabi) October 22, 2016

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A photo posted by Minnie (@minniedlamini) on Oct 22, 2016 at 12:56pm PDT

Best Female @yemialadee#MTVMAMA2016pic.twitter.com/Yd9wdevtg8

— Gabi Mbele (@TheGabi) October 22, 2016

2)  GLITZ

There was no shortage of sparkle on the red carpet with several celebrities vying to outshine each other in glittering gowns. Top-to-toe sequin looks were also spotted on Paris runways recently in the collections of designers like Lanvin and Nina Ricci.

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3) PEEK-A-BOO SHEERS

See-through designs and lingerie-inspired dresses were prolific on the catwalks at Paris Fashion Week, where they featured in the collections of designers like Louis Vuitton and Chanel.

That said, transparency is a trend that doesn't always translate well from the runway to real life - as some celebrities showed on the red carpet. Get it right and sheer outfits can be feminine and sexy. Get it wrong and they can look more streetwalker than chic.

A photo posted by Ayanda Thabethe (@ayandathabethe_) on Oct 22, 2016 at 10:37am PDT

LOOK at them. Too much slayness and cleaness My best dressed ! @Boity@CassperNyovest#MTVMAMA2016pic.twitter.com/12a8dEhiP4

— Siyahluma :) (@TheRealSiyah) October 23, 2016

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4) COLD SHOULDER

The off-the-shoulder look is arguably the most easy-to-wear of all the summer 2016 fashion trends. Whether it's a top or a dress, a piece that shows off those collarbones has a subtle sexy appeal and will make you feel wonderfully feminine.

 (See more photos of South African celebs wearing off-the-shoulder looks.)

PR girl and @sautisol publicist @anyikowoko with Tanzanian artist #alikiba#AMA2016@kiokodenisKEpic.twitter.com/9oc4f3Rbyc

— Maria Muthoni (@MissNIBSCollege) October 22, 2016

@KhuliChana and his woman @AsandaMaku#MTVMAMA2016pic.twitter.com/UhcXltpAaJ

— Gabi Mbele (@TheGabi) October 22, 2016

 

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