The 2026 Grammy Awards have officially arrived, bringing with them the usual mix of musical celebration, star power and headline-grabbing fashion moments.
Leaving NOTHING to the imagination! Singer Chappell Roan dared to bare as she went nearly topless at the awards show, pairing her see-through, burgundy mesh dress with a pair of black underwear. The dress was held together by her nipple piercings. She paired it with a gold choker and strappy black heels. She wrapped up the bold look with heavy eye makeup and an ombre red lip
While many celebrities dazzled on the red carpet with carefully curated looks, others left fans and fashion critics stunned — and not for the right reasons.
The bare minimum! Model Heidi Klum appeared to the Grammys looking nearly naked from far away, as she turned up in a skin-colored, strapless, figure-hugging latex dress. The gown showed off her chest as she didn’t hold anything back, pairing the bold dress with a pair of matching nude heels
Now in its 68th year, the world’s most prestigious music awards ceremony is being held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Too much going on! Singer Miley Cyrus went for a casual look on the bottom with black, balloon-style dress pants, pairing it with a tight, cropped leather jacket that had tons of gold charms pinned to it. The outfit was made by Celine, and she accessorized with a pair of black patent leather heels, messy hair and gold hoop earrings
Hosted once again by comedian Trevor Noah, the Grammys are celebrating another standout year in music, with performances expected from global superstars including Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and Bruno Mars.
A swing and a miss! Singer Billie Eilish wore a Wednesday Addams-inspired outfit on the red carpet, pairing a black bomber jacket with a black skirt decorated with black belts. The look was complete with a white button-down draped over the shoulders, and a pair of white, knee-high tube socks. She completed the look with a small black purse and strappy black heels
However, before the awards were handed out and the performances began, all eyes were firmly fixed on the red carpet — where fashion risks quickly turned into full-blown disasters for some attendees.
What a throwback! Addison Rae wore a strangely-shaped white dress that looked like it could have appeared at an awards show in the early 2000s. The white sculptural dress featured a U-shaped low cut out down to her belly button, with a dramatic skirt which had cascading ruffles that met in the middle. The back of the asymmetrical dress was cut extremely short. She chose not to accessorize, and simply wore a pair of white heels to complete the look
Among the most talked-about looks of the night was Heidi Klum’s daring nude dress, which instantly divided opinion.
Going to prom or the Grammy awards? Model Chrissy Teigen looked like she was headed off to a school dance as she donned a strapless, pink-and-red ombre dress, which featured gray beaded brocade-style designs all over. The asymmetrical hem of the dress showed off her legs as it had a high slit. She paired it all with a burgundy clutch bag and matching heels, along with a pair of dramatic, dangling diamond earrings
While the supermodel is known for pushing fashion boundaries, critics claimed the barely-there ensemble crossed the line from bold to baffling, landing her at the top of many “worst dressed” lists.
Rock concert or the Grammy Awards? Rita Wilson looked like she was headed off to a heavy metal concert as she donned a black gown adorned with silver sequins all around the skirt and bust. The top of the dress featured a short-sleeve cape, which was also decorated with silver sequins and beading. She accessorized with a pair of silver, fingerless gloves and wore heavy eye makeup
Singer Chappell Roan also raised eyebrows after stepping onto the carpet in a risqué gown that left little to the imagination.
Although the rising star has built a reputation for experimental fashion, many viewers felt the look overwhelmed her presence rather than enhancing it.
Missed the mark! FKA Twigs donned a very interesting, neutral-colored mesh ensemble as she walked the red carpet on Sunday night. The dress, which looked like it was made from different pieces of cloth, featured a low-cut neckline and slit in the thigh. She matched it with a pair of neutral, fishnet tights with rose detailing at the feet, placing the tights over her heels. FKA Twigs completed the look by holding a red flower in one hand
The Grammys celebrate excellence in music, with top nominees this year including Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar and Sabrina Carpenter in the highly competitive Album of the Year category.
Dare to bare! Singer Kehlani wore a black gown with large cutouts at the chest and stomach. The dress was decorated with beaded flower detailing and featured a halter neckline. However, she chose to forgo accessories and simply wore a pair of diamond stud earrings
Meanwhile, Best New Artist nominations went to the likes of Addison Rae and Lola Young, reflecting the industry’s evolving soundscape.
Nearly naked! Summer House star Ciara Miller didn’t hold anything back on the red carpet, as she wore a daring, low-cut black dress with a dramatic side-boob cutout and low back. She paired the dress with a studded heels and minimal jewelry
Song of the Year nominees included Doechii’s Anxiety and Billie Eilish’s Wildflower, both of which dominated charts and streaming platforms throughout the year.
Beach vibes or the Grammys? Love Island season six star Leah Kateb wore a black dressed that looked a bit like a bathing suit coverup, as it featured gold metal detailing at the waist and large cutouts at the side and chest. She accessorized with a gold bracelet and rings
Despite the musical achievements on display, it was the questionable fashion choices that dominated online conversations.
Gothic Grammys? Influencer Haley Kalil wore a figure-hugging black gown to the awards ceremony, which featured a gothic lace, see-through bustier top. She paired it with elbow-length black leather gloves and a diamond necklace. She wore her hair completely straight, as it it her right at the waist
Social media quickly filled with reactions, memes and hot takes as fans debated which stars had taken risks that simply didn’t pay off.
From exaggerated silhouettes to confusing fabric choices and outfits that defied all traditional red carpet rules, the 2026 Grammys delivered no shortage of sartorial shock moments.
As always, the red carpet proved that while fashion risks can lead to iconic moments, they can just as easily result in unforgettable missteps — and this year’s ceremony had plenty of both.
