Grammys 2026 red carpet: music superstars chose sides between gothic noir and cloud dancer white

Lady Gaga’s custom Matières Fécales gown signalled her return to grotesque glamour. For Grammys 2026, the design duo created an obsidian masterpiece of densely layered black feathers with aggressive, jagged directionality. The dramatic silhouette transformed Gaga into a formidable creature perfectly aligned with her Mayhem album aesthetic.

Nominated for six Grammys, Sabrina Carpenter delivered an ethereal tribute to the late Valentino Garavani in custom Valentino. Her cloud dancer cream gown featured intricate shimmering beadwork cascading into tiered ruffles with sheer flutter sleeves. Worn with a romantic, low updo, Carpenter embodied dreamy, melancholic grace befitting the moment.

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Billie Eilish embraced conceptual tailoring in Hodakova, the Swedish brand renowned for upcycling corporate waste into statement fashion. Her dark jacket, adorned with white shirt sleeves, was paired with a tailored skirt and white knee-high socks. The subversive office-inspired look perfectly captured her evolved aesthetic for the “Wildflower” era.

Best New Artist winner Olivia Dean perfectly captured the Cloud Dancer aesthetic in custom Chanel. Her rich cream gown featured clean lines and a dramatic scoop back that showcased architectural precision without appearing overworked. Accessorised with Cartier jewellery, Dean established herself as a classicist focused on longevity rather than viral moments.

Winner of Best African Music Performance for her song “Push to Start”, South African star Tyla chose a DSquared2 gown, featuring a dangerously low-cut sand-coloured bodice exploding into a textured feather train with gold beading. The organic disarray of the feathers paired with a loose updo created a look that felt both regal and undone.

At the Grammys 2026, Rosé delivered fashion literacy in custom Giambattista Valli Couture. Her black velvet strapless bodice erupted into a billowing white train, referencing Yves Saint Laurent’s iconic 1955 design for Christian Dior. A blond curly bob and a Tiffany & Co bangle punctuated her Grammys 2026 look, underlining her rise as a solo artist.

The fictional band’s real-life voices, who won Best Song Written for Visual Media for “Golden”, arrived as a fashion force. Audrey Nuna commanded attention in custom Thom Browne Couture, featuring the brand’s signature surrealist tailoring with distorted proportions and architectural noir aesthetic. Ejae brought Parisian elegance in a midnight blue Dior gown, embodying the house’s refined silhouette with contemporary edge. Rei Ami chose custom Guvanch, the emerging designer known for bold structural experimentation. Together, the trio created a unified presence that referenced their KPop Demon Hunters characters while celebrating individual designer voices.

In a sea of monochrome, Zara Larsson blazed in custom Germanier’s sequins. Her sunny yellow bra top and maxi skirt proved that bold colour could hold its own against the evening’s dramatic black-and-white narrative.

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