red backless dress prom KissProm Glitter Mermaid Spaghetti Straps Cut Out with Slit, Red / 2 prom dresses long simple Strappy-Open-Back Long Red Faviana Prom

When color shifts are minimal, fabric surfaces become the main design language

14 Asymmetric one-shoulder necklines Getty Images The MTV Music Video Awards (since rebranded to the Video Music Awards, AKA the VMAs) are renowned for outrageous fashion moments

Also, the turnaround time was impressive

Shimmery lurex

This is, after all, the decade that gave us streetwear-glam girl groups (see: TLC), minimalist 90s suiting (as dictated by brands like Calvin Klein and Armani), off-duty supermodel fashion (tipping our hats to you, Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss), and, of course, 90s grunge fashion (well take every babydoll dress Courtney Love ever wore, thanks)