Awards show a lot of fashion and a lot of it, but the Grammys are something special. No occasion matches the mix of outrage style and attention-grabbing outfits. One of the few occasions where a little black dress or a simple tux can not cut it, its red carpet requires courageous expressions of personality. The designer pieces that artists attend often do not just look good – it claims exactly who they are and their musical message. At the 2021 ceremony, the mood was disrespectful and daring. The tone was set by Harry Styles, who began the ceremony with a fresh rendition of his hit ‘Watermelon Sugar’ and a reinterpretation of his distinctive appearance. In a Gucci black leather suit from toe to toe on top of a mint feather, Styles has become a glossy rock while displaying a fresh side of his sound and a stage persona.
As a Donatella-approved Versace girl, Dua Lipa is used to wearing the sleek dresses of the Italian brand, but in a barely transparent pink gown adorned with crystals, she was the other worlds dream girl of the evening. For sultry glamor, Chloe and Halle’s double approach adopts the gilded Louis Vuitton that matches each Bailey sister’s personality.
Of course, there was more than one way to attract attention. In Gucci bucket hat and matching mask, Billie Ellish delivered e-girl cool, while the country’s forerunner Mickey Gunton was ethereal in Valentino’s butterfly-covered see-through hood. Cynthia Erivo, who is a wonderful presence on any red carpet, showed why she is one of the most stylish women in Hollywood by bringing the drama in a silver dress with a silver designed by Nicolas Ghesquière, who is one of the best appearance of the entire awards season.