2026 Grammys Red Carpet: The 68th Grammy Awards took place on February 1st at Crypto.com Arena, and to be honest, I was surprised by the outcome. The carpet lived up to its name. Black and white were the most popular colours of the night, but a few looked different from the rest. Here’s what stood out, who played it safe, and one moment that got everyone talking.
The Feathered Entrance of Lady Gaga Set the Tone Early
Before any awards were given out, Lady Gaga walked in wearing a dramatic black feathered mermaid gown by the Parisian brand Matières Fécales. This team is the same Montreal-born design duo she worked with for the first time at Coachella 2025. The dress twirled around her like something from a dark fairy tale. It was more than just a dress; it was a whole statement. Gaga had seven nominations this year, which is already a record for her.
Sabrina Carpenter’s Valentino Look took four months to make.
Her sheer, tiered gown with crystals was a custom Valentino that Alessandro Michele worked on for four months. It wasn’t a last-minute decision; it was a group effort. The end result looked more like something you’d see at a Paris couture show than at a LA music awards show.
Chappell Roan Did What You’d Expect and More
She told E! News that “the hardest part of the whole night” is walking the carpet. And yet, Chappell Roan wore a custom Thierry Mugler outfit based on a couture design from 1998, complete with fake nipple piercings. She dropped her cape right there on the carpet, revealing the entire ensemble. If you’re familiar with Chappell Roan’s work, you understand this was perfectly on-brand.
The most interesting suit of the night was worn by Bad Bunny.
At music awards, men’s fashion is usually a lot of tuxedos. Bad Bunny didn’t read that memo at all. The surrealist brand’s first real foray into men’s suits was his custom Schiaparelli suit, which had a lace-up corset detail down the back. It was easy to miss in pictures, but once you saw it, you couldn’t unsee it.
The 2026 Grammys carpet reminded everyone why dressing up for music awards is fascinating. This year, celebrities took risks because there was room to do so.
