The 2026 Grammys saw some extremely well dressed celebrities – and some who made some major style mistakes…
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards returned to Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, delivering yet another unforgettable evening of musical excellence and boundary-pushing fashion.
Hosted by Trevor Noah for a sixth and final time, the ceremony celebrated the industry’s brightest stars while the red carpet served as a canvas for artistic expression, daring experimentation, and occasionally, questionable choices.
The Grammys have always been known as the awards show where celebrities feel empowered to take risks, and 2026 was no exception.
From naked dresses held up by piercings to custom couture tuxedos, the evening delivered fashion moments that ranged from breathtaking to bewildering.
The Top 5 Best Dressed
1. Lady Gaga in Matières Fécales
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Leave it to Mother Monster to deliver one of the night’s most theatrical and stunning moments.
Lady Gaga arrived looking like a magnificent black swan in a custom feathered gown with a dramatic train created by Matières Fécales.
The dress was an absolute masterclass in high fashion drama—each feather meticulously placed to create a silhouette that was both elegant and otherworldly.
What elevated this look beyond mere costume was Gaga’s commitment to the concept.
She later performed wearing a cage-like headpiece that extended the avian metaphor, proving once again that she understands fashion as performance art.
Tom + Lorenzo praised the look to Cosmopolitan as delivering ‘just about as classic a diva fashion moment as you’ll ever see,’ and they weren’t wrong.
2. Bad Bunny in Schiaparelli Couture
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Bad Bunny made history as the first man to ever wear Schiaparelli Couture on a major red carpet, and he did not disappoint.
The Puerto Rican superstar, who was nominated for six Grammy awards including the coveted Album of the Year, arrived in a sleek black velvet tuxedo that appeared relatively conventional from the front, until he turned around to reveal a stunning corseted back with intricate lace-up detailing.
The custom tuxedo featured measuring-tape embroidery along the lapels and a dramatically cinched waist that challenged traditional notions of masculine tailoring.
This was bold fashion with substance, representing a significant moment for both Bad Bunny and Schiaparelli.
Coming just one week before his highly anticipated Super Bowl LX halftime show, the look signaled that Bad Bunny is operating at the intersection of music and high fashion, and he’s not going anywhere.
The look earned gasps and praise from fashion insiders, with Tom + Lorenzo declaring: “We have no choice but to swoon.”
3. Teyana Taylor in Tom Ford
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Teyana Taylor arrived fashionably late to the red carpet, but her entrance was worth the wait.
The actress and current Best Supporting Actress nominee (for her role in One Battle After Another) wore a custom Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann gown that was perfectly sculpted to showcase her incredible physique.
The ab-baring design featured architectural elements that highlighted her figure while maintaining an air of sophistication.
What made this look truly exceptional was Taylor’s confidence and styling.
Tom + Lorenzo perfectly summed it up: “Nobody campaigns for an Oscar like this lady does, and nobody serves body on a red carpet as fabulously and fiercely as she does. This is fashion at the highest possible difficulty setting and she makes it look easy.”
4. Hailey Bieber in Alaïa
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Hailey Bieber proved that sometimes the most powerful statement is made through restraint.
Arriving alongside husband Justin Bieber (who wore Balenciaga), Hailey’s minimalist Alaïa ensemble was a study in refined elegance.
The look exemplified the ‘quiet luxury’ trend while still making a memorable impact on the red carpet.
What worked so well about this look was the impeccable fit and the coordinated jewelry that added subtle glamor without overwhelming the clean lines of the design.
Together with Bieber’s grown-up, stripped-back look, the couple projected confidence, sophistication, and maturity.
5. Sabrina Carpenter in Valentino
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The ‘Manchild’ singer and multiple Grammy nominee opted for a softer, more romantic aesthetic than we’ve come to expect from her usually bold style.
The custom white Valentino gown, dripping with pearls and featuring a delicate sheer capelet, gave Sabrina an ethereal, almost angelic quality.
With her signature blonde curls pulled back and glowing makeup featuring a rosy lip, she looked like a modern-day princess.
The look had a slightly ’80s feel with its romantic, borderline twee aesthetic, but on Sabrina’s six-time nominated night, it felt perfectly appropriate.
This was a young star showing she could pull off sophisticated glamor while maintaining her distinctive personality.
The 5 Worst Dressed
1. Doechii in Roberto Cavalli
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Unfortunately, the ‘Anxiety’ singer and Record of the Year nominee’s custom Roberto Cavalli gown was universally panned by critics.
The issue wasn’t the boldness (the Grammys reward risk-taking) but rather the execution.
The colors were described as ‘garish,’ with an overwhelming amount of purple satin that simply didn’t work.
The sheer bust appeared flimsy and poorly constructed, clashing with the heavy satin of the rest of the dress.
WWD‘s critics agreed, placing it firmly in the ‘worst’ category.
Sometimes being bold isn’t enough. The technical execution has to match the ambition, and in this case, it simply didn’t.
2. Kesha in Atelier Biser
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Kesha’s heavily feathered gown was one of the night’s most criticized looks, with Tom + Lorenzo delivering a particularly cutting assessment: “It just looks like something you’d see hanging in a shower.”
The problem wasn’t just the abundance of feathers, it was the lack of shape, structure, or contrast that might have elevated the design.
The gown appeared ‘Muppet-y’ and shapeless.
In a night where many artists successfully pulled off dramatic, over-the-top looks, Kesha’s fell flat because it overwhelmed her without offering anything visually interesting in return.
It’s a reminder that maximalism requires careful editing and strong structure to work on the red carpet.
3. Miley Cyrus in Celine
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The Best Pop Vocal Album nominee’s Celine ensemble left critics scratching their heads.
The look featured an over-embellished leather jacket covered in massive gold brooches paired with what Tom + Lorenzo described as ’90s office manager pants and slingbacks.’
While Cyrus has always had a quirky, throwback-tinged style, this particular combination didn’t come together cohesively.
The heavily adorned jacket fought with the conservative bottom half, creating a disjointed effect that didn’t serve her well on one of music’s biggest nights.
4. Billie Eilish in Hodakova
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Billie Eilish has built her public persona on quietly defying conventions and upending expectations for young female pop stars, and that’s genuinely admirable.
However, her Hodakova ensemble for the 2026 Grammys (where she won Song of the Year for ‘Wildflower’) was criticized for being too much, even by her unconventional standards.
The singer looked overwhelmed by everything happening with the outfit.
Sometimes Billie’s boundary-pushing works brilliantly; this time, the execution got lost in the excess.
5. KATSEYE in Ludovic de Saint Sernin
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The ‘Gabriela’ singers and Best New Artist nominees arrived in coordinated white lace dresses that aimed for sophisticated group cohesion but missed the mark.
While it’s striking to see matching looks on the red carpet that avoid bridal connotations, the execution left much to be desired.
Tom + Lorenzo observed that ‘all of that white lace looks a little gaudy to our eyes,’ with the group ultimately resembling ‘lingerie models…for a not very high-end brand.’ Yikes.
Honorable mention
Several other looks deserve recognition, including Chappell Roan‘s jaw-dropping Mugler gown that was held up entirely by her piercings – minimalism, Chappell-style.
Rosé’s Saint Laurent dress with oversized pockets sparked debate (functional or fashion disaster?), while Sombr’s sparkly Valentino suit upheld the proud tradition of pretty men working disco ball action.
