VMAs 2023

Karol G Looked Like Mermaid Barbie at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards

The singer's see-through dress expertly embraced two trends at once.
Karol G at the 2023 MTV VMAs
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Karol G was one of many celebrities—including Doja Cat, Shakira, Olivia Rodrigo, and many others—to walk the pink carpet at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. So it says a lot when we tell you that her look stood out among the crowd.

For several months now the singer has been undergoing a formidable style transformation that's included being in the front row at the fashion shows for international brands such as Loewe and Jacquemus. And her see-through dress as the MTV VMAs was consistent with this new style moment for the star.

Karol G paraded down the pink carpet wearing a shimmery pearl-toned sleeveless mermaid dress with a round neckline. The see-through aspect only added to the perfection.

Karol G arrived at the MTV VMAs in a see-through dress.

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Karol G complemented the look with a long dramatic cape. It's also worth mentioning her glam, which flattered the tone of her hair. This time, she wore a newly retouched bubblegum pink color with a wet finish. Her face, always with a glowy effect, shone thanks to the blush that matched her hair (and the whole color palette of the event, for that matter). The effect? A mermaidcore meets Barbiecore look that we'll be thinking about for a long time.

The singer clearly came to win, not only for her outfit but also for her work: Karol G is up for awards in the categories of artist of the year, best collaboration, Latin video, and summer concert. She'll also be one of the artists performing live during the telecast.

This post was originally published in Vogue Mexico and Latin America.