The awards shows mean fashion and a lot of that, but the Grammys are something special. No event can compare to its mix of extravagant style and eye-catching clothing. One of the few occasions when a little black dress or a simple tuxedo just doesn’t fit, your red carpet needs bold expressions of personality. The design pieces chosen by the artists present often do more than look good – they state exactly who they are and their musical message. At the 2021 ceremony, the mood was irreverent and bold. The tone was set by Harry Styles, who started the ceremony with a new version of his hit, ‘Watermelon Sugar’ and a reinterpretation of his signature look. With a black Gucci leather suit from head to toe and a mint feather boa, Styles went to glam rock while showing off a new side of his sound and personality on stage.
As a Versatile girl approved by Donatella, Dua Lipa is used to wearing tight dresses from the Italian brand, but in a transparent pink dress adorned with crystals, she was the girl of the supernatural dreams of the night. For sensual glamor, the pair of Chloe and Halle take on a golden Louis Vuitton personalized to match the personality of each Bailey sister.
Of course, there was more than one way to get attention. With a matching Gucci bucket hat and mask, Billie Ellish delivered cool e-girl, while country pioneer Mickey Gunton was ethereal in Valentino’s transparent butterfly-covered cape. A real presence on any red carpet, Cynthia Erivo demonstrated why she is one of the most elegant women in Hollywood by bringing the drama in a silver column dress designed by Nicolas Ghesquière that is among the best looks of the entire award season.