# Red Carpet Fashion American Music Awards 2008 By Ayman | Published 2008-11-24 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-carpet-fashion-american-music-awards-2008 References: [dailystab](http://www.dailystab.com/2008-american-music-awards-mega-picture-post/) The music industry’s hottest stars treated their fans to a sort-of runway show at the [red carpet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-carpet-recipe-collection) of the 2008 American Music Awards which took place Sunday November 23 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Jimmy Kimmel hosted the show for the fifth time in his career. And while [Taylor Swift](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taylor-swiftthemed-cats) and Christina Aguilera were still clinging to the metallic and glittery trend, [Miley Cyrus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela) surprised with an extremely elegant and cute mini-dress by Marchesa. Those who took chances that paid off include Alicia Keys in an asymmetrical one-shoulder navy blue gown with Indian hair styling, and Natasha Bedingfield in a stylish pant suit. Check out the gallery for more styles from Annie Lennox, Sarah McLachlan, Nicole Scherzinger and the Pussycat Dolls, Pink, Rihanna, and Sarah Silverman. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Glittery Fashion Trend:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create innovative designs using metallic and glittery materials. - **Asymmetrical Fashion Trend:** Potential for designers to explore asymmetrical designs and unconventional styling in the fashion industry. - **Stylish Pant Suit Trend:** Disruptive opportunity for clothing retailers to cater to the growing demand for stylish and elegant pant suits. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion brands can capitalize on the glittery and asymmetrical fashion trends to offer unique and eye-catching designs. - **Fashion Retail:** Clothing retailers have the potential to tap into the stylish pant suit trend and provide fashionable options for customers. - **Fashion Design:** Opportunity for fashion designers to experiment with innovative designs and unconventional styling inspired by the red carpet fashion trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Jingle-Inspired Holiday Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jingle-ball-collection.md) - [Hip Hop Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-fly-and-fabulous.md) - [Intricately Jeweled Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/larallan-mary-bag.md) - [Holiday Gown Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nana-jacqueline.md) - [Interactive Music Awards Livestreams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skip-orange-carpet.md) - [A-List Kitchen Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-carpet-recipe-collection.md) - [Music-Themed Fashion Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upstream.md) - [Peace-Resembling Dress Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-dress.md) - [Music-Centric Branding Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mtv-video-music-awards1.md)