Velvet, furs and gangsta-style: the style of the stars from the red carpet of the American Music Awards in 1998

In 2018, the gala of The American Music Awards was a pretentious spectacle. The stars competed in who would choose a more scandalous outfit. It seemed that the key theme of the contest, namely, music, faded into the background.

1998 was a time of bright and stylish outfits, which now cause only surprise. Despite the fact that the Spice Girls did not arrive at the contest, among the invited stars there were many who could be called "style icons". Now those outfits look funny, but then they caused a real delight of the audience. Ice Cube, Shaquille O'Neal, Celine Dion – they all set the world trends in both men's and women's fashion at that time.

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This is one of the most "boring" bows of our vintage collection. Classics are immortal.Sisko and Dru Hill.

The same "gangsta style". Twenty years ago, he looked a little different — loose-fitting suits, bright shirts and jewelry. Now gangsta rappers are increasingly wearing stretched and dirty T-shirts, as well as oversized trousers.

Mariah Carey. Many stars then expressed support for HIV-infected people. This can be seen by the red ribbon on the clothes.

Actress and singer Sibyl Shepherd flirts in front of photographers.

Country singer Reba McIntyre. Corduroy, felt, suede – these materials were a real trend at that time.

TV presenter and actress Daisy Fuentes in a dress with rhinestones. Such sandals with rectangular heels with thin straps were 20 years ago at the height of fashion.

Leanne Rimes and George Strait. Looking at modern country singers, it seems that cowboy hats will never go out of fashion.

TV host Drew Carey. Red shoes are a very bold decision.

Another country singer Clint Black and his wife Lisa Hartman Black.

Unforgettable Backstreet Boys. At that time, they had been "crushing" girls' hearts for five years and finally achieved international success.

Clifford Smith aka Method Man.

Ice Cube seems to be a dwarf in the company of basketball player Shaquille O'Neal. Stylish sunglasses, Cube.

Singer Aaron Neville. At that time, everyone who could boast of a sporty figure had tight lycra T-shirts.

Beautiful and sweet-voiced Erica Badu.

Boyz II Men.

Matchbox 20.

Folk singer Abra Moore. Flashy makeup was also on trend. Scarlet lips added sensuality to the bow, at least that's what the stars of that time thought.

Julio Iglesias. The invariable tuxedo and bow tie, great.

Paula Abdul, who now, at the age of 56, looks no worse than then on the red carpet.