LEFT: Ce'Cile (left) and Raine Seville. RIGHT: Chino (left) and Elephant Man made bold fashion statements.

The red carpet at the Youth View Awards not only had good performances but the artistes took their attire seriously, decked out in their finest, with the men, especially, making a huge impact.

Held at the National Indoor Sports Centre last Saturday, when THE STAR reached the event, newcomer Denyque was just taking the stage performing Can't Breathe. Dressed in black and white, the young singer made a statement with a bold ensemble. Also performing was STAR of the Month DeMarco who talked about his True Friends while the Merytal Family did their hit song My Money (Ha Ha). Music blared on the red carpet from DJs Cyrus, Kruddy and Shine who kept the vibe outside lively as fans lined up to see their favourite artistes arrive.

For the women, the look was 'young, hot and hype', as persons came out in mainly short dresses, excluding Spice in a long gold number, Mystic in black and gold and D' Angel in black and silver.

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DASECA's Raine Seville stood out in a fun eye-grabbing green dress with black boots and a black hair piece. Ce'Cile also looked nice in a blue dress with black and white stilettos. Dancer Mad Michelle did a 'pirate' look in black with a black eye patch over one eye and host Teyana Taylor showed her Michael Jackson influence, sporting a jacket reminiscent of the late 'King of Pop'.

The men all wore suits. Aidonia looked well put together and changed in to a grey number for his performance. Beenie Man added a touch of red to his outfit while G Whizz, also in a suit, added purple to his. Host Chino came in a green jacket with a light-coloured pants. He changed numerous times throughout the night, adding purple to his catalogue for some of his outfits.

Producer Stephen McGregor, while not in a suit, was age appropriate in a red and white Romeich Wear jacket with white pants and matching cap. Elephant Man was bright as usual in pink and gold.

The red carpet appearances lasted for more than an hour as the show began shortly after the arrival of American group New Boyz.

( l - r ) Mystic dresses up for the YVAs.

Alaine, Tifa went for a classy look at the YVAs.