The early 2000s were a fruitful time for fashion and streetwear . Brands like BAPE , LRG, and BBC were becoming household names, and part of that was due to celebrities like Lil Wayne, Pharrell, and Kanye West donning them on MTV's TRL.

From 1998 to 2008, visiting TRL’s Times Square studio in New York City became a rite of passage for artists wanting to promote their new albums, movies, or singles. And guests came dressed in their finest (most of the time). These 20 throwback TRL fits are guaranteed to have you feeling nostalgic.

To promote Romeo Must Die , the film she starred in alongside DMX and Jet Li, Aaliyah appeared on TRL wearing a denim jumpsuit from Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2000 collection. She accessorized with a gold body chain, a pair of Timberlands and oval-shaped sunglasses. This was a stage when Aaliyah started to work with stylist Derek Lee and was elevating her tomboy style with luxury brands.…