The Grammys, like any other red-carpet event, has always been a playground for celebrities to make bold fashion statements and the 67th Annual Grammy Awards did not disappoint, or did it? The star-studded event happened this past Sunday, Feb. 2, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. From eyebrow raising fashion disasters to jaw-dropping couture, many celebrities played Dress to Impress in real life. So, let’s dive into some of the five-star worthy looks and the one-star attire fits on the red carpet —who stunned, who flopped, and who made us question everything we know about fashion.
Five Star Looks at the Grammys:
To set the stage (or red carpet) off strong, here are some 5 star looks from music artists who just coincidentally made it onto my Spotify Wrapped playlist.
Upon first glance, most people might find this an utterly confusing look, but this is just another perfectly curated look for the camp and drag-influenced Chappell Roan. Roan stunned the red carpet by wearing a 2003 Jean Paul Gaultier ball gown. Roan’s shameless individuality sets her apart from a lot of today’s celebrities and she proudly advocates for the queer community.
Roan’s debut appearance at the Grammys was nothing short of 5 stars, showing the world that she truly is a Midwestern princess. Her iconic drag-inspired makeup never fails to turn the eyes of the audience. The white, yellow and light blue fringe headpiece matched with the gloves adds an extra flare to her look. Underneath the frilly gown, Roan wore custom made John Fluevog buckled boots to match.
With Roan’s whopping six nominations as a first-time nominee, it is obvious she had to dress to impress. Roan went home with her first Grammy for Best New Artist.
Sabrina Carpenter made her dazzling appearance at this year’s Grammys in a custom JW
Anderson gown, in a shade of pastel blue resembling a Disney princess or a very fashionable
Mattel Polly Pocket doll. Carpenter’s whirlwind career, sparking from her roots as a Disney actress to becoming a pop princess, has been nothing short of deserved (or should we say Short n’ Sweet?). Draped in Chopard diamonds, she embodied an effortless yet intentional glamour that many aim for, but few achieve.
Carpenter’s two Grammy wins—Best Pop Solo Performance for her hit song ‘Espresso’ and Best Pop Vocal Album for ‘Short ‘n Sweet’—were the icing on the cake. This wasn’t just a five-star look; it was a coronation.
Here we have a simple, yet elegant look by Olivia Rodrigo, another pop princess in a black vintage Versace gown, decorated with various cutouts and an open back. Rodrigo topped this look off with Tiffany & Co. Jewelry on her wrist, along with earrings and two dazzling rings on both hands.
The self-proclaimed fashion critic within me might have called this dress prom-like upon first look. However, I take it back as the gown not only exuded old-Hollywood glamour but also carried an almost dystopian elegance that subtly connected to The Ballad of Songbirds and
Snakes, the Hunger Games prequel in which her song “Can’t Catch Me Now,” was featured. This song was nominated for Best Song Written for Visual Media. It was almost like her stylist knew to emulate the same powerful energy that her song and the film’s essence channels.
One Star Looks at the Grammys:
We’ll start off the flops of the red carpet, particularly strong with the one and only Kanye West accompanied by his wife Bianca Censori. West wore a black t-shirt paired with sunglasses indoors, while Censori rocked, well, her birthday suit? She wore a tight sheer minidress that shocked and gave viewers a ‘WTF’ moment along the red carpet. Before Censori’s unwarranted reveal, she was wearing a long black fur coat that maybe she should have kept on.
While the shock factor is nothing new in celebrity fashion, there’s a difference between making a statement and looking like you forgot to finish getting dressed. Censori’s look felt like the latter.
Despite my love for Gracie Abrams’ music and her rightful nomination for Best Pop
Duo/Group Performance alongside Taylor Swift for their song “Us,” this bridal look just did not do it for me. Abrams looked elegant as always in this Chanel dress, but the veil gave off runaway bride. Abrams deserved a look that reflected her artistic depth. Instead, this felt more like a lastminute courthouse wedding than music’s biggest night. Maybe her stylist thought the veil was an ironic homage to the many heartbreak songs Abrams has released.
Jaden Smith arrived at the Grammys red carpet wearing an interesting accessory paired with a Louis Vuitton black suit and tie. The miniature black house headpiece Smith wore was as necessary as West’s sunglasses indoors. Conceptual fashion can be brilliant when done right, but this particular choice felt more like a last-minute attempt at edginess rather than a well-thought-out artistic statement.
Fashion at the Grammys is always a gamble—some celebrities take risks that pay off, while others leave us deeply questioning their choices. This year’s red carpet was no exception, with looks ranging from glamorous to downright bizarre. The red carpet remains what it has always been, a stage for creativity, self-expression and sometimes pure chaos. Whether a five-star perfect ranking or a one-star fashion flop, one thing is for sure— this year’s lineup of pop princesses and avant-garde rule-breakers ensured that the fashion conversation will continue long after the awards have been handed out.