The Grammy Awards are renowned for outlandish fashion. But on a night of tributes to first responders and victims of LA’s recent wildfires, many guests struck a comparatively restrained note at the Crypto.com arena on Sunday.
The all-black trend seen at recent award ceremonies was embraced by everyone from Miley Cyrus (in a cut-out leather Saint Laurent dress) to Olivia Rodrigo (in a slinky halter neck Versace number). Lady Gaga set a somber tone in a dramatic long-sleeved ball gown by Vivienne Westwood, though some attendees took a more light-hearted approach, whether it was J Balvin’s long silk Dior Men coat or the sailor hat Billie Eilish wore with her Prada suit.
Guests also showed their support for LA — which has hosted the Grammys more times than any other city in its 66-year history — by wearing blue heart pins. Brittany Howard, Jaden Smith and Jacob Collier were among those seen sporting the pins in support of MusiCares, a charity raising money for music industry professionals impacted by the fires.
Elsewhere, several of the evening’s most anticipated arrivals used feathers to add volume or definition to their outfits. Sabrina Carpenter wowed in a custom JW Anderson gown with elegant accents, while the beads and sequins of Cardi B’s Roberto Cavalli Couture mermaid gown turned into an autumnal plume as it trailed to the floor.
Meanwhile, Charli XCX and Chappell Roan, who were among the night’s most nominated artists, achieved similarly eye-catching effects with ruffles and cascading tulle. It was perhaps no surprise that both gowns were by the same designer, Jean Paul Gaultier, albeit from very different eras: Charli XCX’s outfit was a custom look from the Spring-Summer 2025 runway, while Roan opted for an archive piece from Gaultier’s Spring 2003 couture collection.
And this wouldn’t be the Grammy’s without a bit of skin — or the illusion of it. The various takes on nude ranged from the subtle (see Madison Beer’s divine strapless gown and the sheer detailing of Shakira’s Etro dress) to the not-so-subtle. Ye’s wife Bianca Censori left little to the imagination, shocking onlookers by dropping her coat to reveal a see-through slip dress that was, in every sense, barely there.
See below for some of the event’s best and boldest looks. This story will be updated throughout the evening.
Taylor Swift offered a pop of color in a custom Vivienne Westwood couture gown. – Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
Whether the “T” on her thigh chain stood for “Taylor” or “Travis” (Kelce) was the source of much speculation among fans. – Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images
Janelle Monáe opted for a muted palette, with stylist Alexandra Mandelkorn telling the Hollywood Reporter that “doing things extra-large or over the top doesn’t feel right” in the wake of the LA wildfires. – David Fisher/Shutterstock
Thirteen-time Grammy Award winner Lady Gaga wore a dramatic long-sleeved ball gown, by Vivienne Westwood, and Tiffany & Co jewels. – Jon Kopaloff/WireImage/Getty Images
Country-pop crossover star Shaboozey shone in a custom silver jacket and matching scarf by Diesel. – Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Wearing custom Etro, Shakira put a subtle spin on the nude trend, with her orange bodysuit visible beneath the gown’s black lace detailing. – Gilbert Flores/Billboard/Getty Images
Miley Cyrus’ cut-out Saint Laurent gown was one of many all-black looks on the Grammys red carpet. – Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images
J Balvin’s Dior Men outfit comprised a silk coat, wool tuxedo silk, shirt, bow tie and leather derbies — all in black. – Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
Cynthia Erivo wore a metallic vinyl bustier beneath her plunging Louis Vuitton gown. – Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
A close-up shot of the star’s matching nails. – Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images
Sabrina Carpenter arrived on the red carpet in a custom JW Anderson gown with feathery accents. – Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
Olivia Rodrigo in a floor-length halter-neck vintage gown by Versace. – David Fisher/Shutterstock
Rapper Doechii arrived in a pinstripe corset-like Thom Browne outfit, complete with matching necktie and shirt bearing the designer’s signature stripe motif. – Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
Jack Antonoff, who racked up six nominations for his work with Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter, poses with wife Margaret Qualley, who wore a vintage embroidered ivory dress by Chanel. – Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Jaden Smith arrived wearing a Louis Vuitton tux and a castle over his head. – Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Charli XCX in a custom Jean Paul Gaultier gown from the label’s Spring-Summer 2025 runway. – Stewart Cook/CBS Entertainment
Chappell Roan turned to the archives, wearing a vintage gown from Jean-Paul Gaultier Spring 2003 couture collection. – Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
A close-up shot of Chappell Roan’s headpiece and makeup. – Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images
Cardi B’s hand-embroidered Cavalli Couture gown turned into an autumnal plume as it trailed to the floor. – Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Best New Artist nominee Benson Boone wore a custom look by Dolce & Gabbana. – Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Madison Beer’s sparkling dress is by the up-and-coming London-based couture label Miss Sohee. – Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Kali Uchis leaned into leopard print on the red carpet. – David Fisher/Shutterstock
Jacob Collier was one of the stars wearing a heart-shaped pin for MusiCares. – Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
MusiCares is a charity raising money for music industry professionals impacted by the fires. – Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend arrived in complementary outfits by Christian Siriano and Louis Vuitton, respectively. – Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images
Nominated for “Got Me Started,” Troye Sivan arrived in a silk organza Prada suit accessorized with a purple crepe de chine scarf. – Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
“Uncut Gems” star Julia Fox accessorized her see-through look with yellow latex gloves. – Jon Kopaloff/WireImage/Getty Images
Sierra Ferrell wore a dramatic pearl-encrusted gown and matching scepter and headpiece. – Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images
A close-up of Sierra Ferrell’s headpiece. – Daniel Cole/Reuters
Finneas wore a Zegna suit, while his sister and collaborator Billie Eilish paired her Prada suit with a black sailor hat. – Jon Kopaloff/WireImage/Getty Images
Avery Wilson. – Daniel Cole/Reuters
Kanye West and Bianca Censori in all-black. – David Fisher/Shutterstock
Gracie Abrams in a bridalwear-inspired look from Chanel. – Neilson Barnard/Getty Images
Willow Smith embraced the lingerie trend and completed the look with a pair of Versace pumps. – Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Smith’s bustier and briefs were visible under a tailored McQueen jacket. – Neilson Barnard/Getty Images
Teddy Swims wore a pearl-embroidered suit and jewelry from Kay Jewelers. – Daniel Cole/Reuters
St Vincent accessorized her black dress with matching gloves and white socks. – David Fisher/Shutterstock
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