The 2016 MTV Video Music Awards inspired this Slikhaar selection of men’s outfits and hairstyles. Use it as a dated visual archive: the interesting comparison is how tailoring, casual pieces and hair texture work together. The original social references are not all confirmed photographs from the red carpet itself.
Who appeared in the selection?
The original article featured Ansel Elgort, Kanye West, Kevin Garrett, Jaden Smith, Jake Miller, Myke Wright, Alex Pall, Andrew Taggart and Cody Longo. Their names identify the editorial references; the selection is not an official best-dressed award.
Statement clothing and simpler grooming
The original discussion contrasted embellished or unusual clothing with more relaxed hair. If you like that approach, decide which element should draw attention. A strong jacket can be balanced with a less elaborate hairstyle rather than competing with another focal point.
Tailoring worn casually
Blazers paired with T-shirts, jeans or casual shoes appear in the archive. The useful lesson is to compare fit and proportion, not to assume those combinations suit every dress code. Check the occasion before borrowing a red-carpet idea.
Hair texture as part of the outfit
A quiff, close crop and natural curl create different outlines above the same clothing. Choose a hairstyle that works with your texture and can be repeated outside a styled photograph. Product changes the finish, but the underlying cut determines much of the shape.
What to copy from a reference
Pick one feature: the jacket length, the colour contrast, the front height or the way the beard balances the hair. Try that element with clothes you own. You do not need an entire celebrity outfit for the idea to be useful.
Keep the year and context attached
These are archive references around the 2016 event, not current fashion rankings or confirmed present-day appearances. Where an original social post is retained, use its own context rather than assigning it a new date. For practical formalwear choices, follow the gala guide below.
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