2026 Grammys Red Carpet: Every Standout Look from Music’s Biggest Night
The 2026 Grammys proved once again that music’s biggest night doubles as one of fashion’s boldest stages.
This year’s red carpet was defined by fearless silhouettes, high-impact glamour, and meaningful tributes woven into standout looks. Whether classic elegance or boundary-pushing drama, the arrivals set the tone long before the first award was announced.
Scroll on for our full 2026 Grammys red carpet recap.
Doechii
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Doechii may have been nominated for her smash hit "Anxiety," but she owned this carpet with confidence and grace in this grounded, earthy look. Wearing a custom Roberto Cavalli dress in orange and purple inspired the designer's work from 1996 to 2001. What we love about this piece is that it really shows Doechii's creative growth, letting loose, becoming more centred, a striking contrast to her look last year (which we equally adored), that leaned into sharp tailoring and understated minimalism.
Lady Gaga
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Lady Gaga is no stranger to the Grammys red carpet, having delivered headline-making fashion moments since 2008. While her latest album may be titled Mayhem, her gown was anything but chaotic.
She arrived in a swan-like silhouette featuring sculpted hips and a dramatic high collar, a look that felt architectural yet undeniably elegant. Though not as overtly controversial as some of her past ensembles (yes, the meat dress still lives rent-free in our minds), this appearance proved that Gaga can command attention without shock value.
Styled by Nick Royal and Peri Rosenzweig of Hard Style, the gown by rising label Matières Fécales balanced theatricality with precision tailoring. The sculpted silhouette did exactly what it needed to do — commanding, confident, and unmistakably Gaga.
Tyla
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Tyla arrived on the 2026 Grammys red carpet in a vintage DSquared2 gown, sparkling with gold and silver gems. The beige frock flowed into a dramatic feathered train, combining elegance with playful flair. From the shimmering embellishments to the sweeping feathers, it was a show-stopping look that perfectly captured her bold, fearless style.
Teyana Taylor
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Teyana Taylor, nominated for her first Oscar next month, stole the spotlight on the 2026 Grammys red carpet in a shimmering metallic mesh gown that wrapped gracefully around her shoulders and flowed to the floor. The sparkling fabric caught the light with every step, creating a fluid, cinematic effect that perfectly showcased her confident, red-carpet-ready presence.
Chappell Roan
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Chappell Roan pushed red carpet boundaries at the 2026 Grammys in a striking sheer gown adorned with gold rings and subtle breast coverings, creating a bold, avant-garde silhouette. The “naked dress” trend has dominated carpets in recent years, but Roan elevated it with a fearless, sculptural approach that combined artistry and shock value in perfect balance.
Sabrina Carpenter
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Sabrina Carpenter stole the spotlight in a custom Valentino gown that felt straight out of a fairy tale. The delicate white dress featured a tiered, ruffled skirt and a floral-patterned bodice, complemented by floating sheer sleeves that added movement and lightness. The look balanced innocence and sophistication, making it a standout moment on the carpet.
Olivia Dean
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Fresh off topping Triple J’s Hottest 100 of 2025, Olivia Dean brought Old Hollywood glamour to the 2026 Grammys red carpet. The “Man I Need” singer wore a show-stopping gown with a fitted black corset, a voluminous white skirt, and a feathered waist detail, creating a striking contrast that balanced drama and elegance.
Jon Batiste
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Jon Batiste proved once again that a great suit can be just as impactful as any gown on the red carpet. Working with stylist Gogo Hsu at Mozie, the singer paid homage to Michael Jackson’s iconic 1984 Grammys look. His intricately detailed jacket featured more than 100,000 Swarovski crystals, pearls, African gemstones from Mina Stones, and Colombian emeralds. Beyond its visual impact, the piece carried deeper meaning, drawing inspiration from the biblical breastplate of Aaron and the symbolism of mosaic art. It is a look that balances craftsmanship, history, and storytelling, which is exactly what makes it so compelling.
Sombr
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Sombr approaches red carpet dressing with one guiding question: Would Mick Jagger wear it? Judging by his Grammys debut, the answer is a confident yes. Nominated for Best New Artist, the “12 to 12” singer arrived in Valentino, delivering a look that fused disco glamour with 70s rock star attitude.
From the sheer top to the high neckline and low-slung tailored trousers, every detail felt intentional. For a first appearance, it was remarkably assured. Consider this a strong opening chapter in what could become a compelling red carpet legacy.
PinkPantheress
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While the 2026 Grammys red carpet delivered plenty of bold new statements, no great carpet is complete without an archival nod. PinkPantheress embraced that tradition in the iconic Vivienne Westwood Union Jack dress, bringing a piece of British fashion history to music’s biggest night.
The scarf-draped silhouette felt both playful and pointed, a subtle tribute to her roots as an English breakout star. Rebellious yet self-aware, the look struck that rare balance between heritage and modernity, proving that sometimes the most powerful statement is one that already has history behind it.
The 2026 Grammys red carpet proved that fashion remains one of the night’s most powerful forms of storytelling. From sculptural silhouettes to archival revivals and crystal-covered tributes, artists used style to express identity, influence, and evolution.
If this is any indication of what’s to come, 2026 will be defined by intentional dressing, bold references, and moments designed to last far beyond the carpet. And with the Oscars on the horizon, fashion’s biggest stage is only just getting started.
By Kimia Nojoumian
Fashion Writer & Trend Analyst
