The 62nd annual Grammy Awards is the latest stop on the award season train—and the red carpet proved to be a stage for statement looks, despite some of the biggest names skipping out on a show-stopping arrival. Royalty like Beyoncé, Rihanna, JLo, and more skipped the carpet, leaving room for breakout stars to claim their style slot. Ariana Grande opted for a romantic dove grey; Dua Lipa, arm-in-arm with boyfriend Anwar Hadid, revived the ’90s; and host Alicia Keys and Cardi B showed off enviable frames in second-skin sequins. Here, the best looks of the night from the 2020 Grammy Awards.
Cardi B

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Custom Mugler
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Sheer, sexy, and sparkling—this look is a walking piece of jewellery.
Ariana Grande

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Giamabattista Valli
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The “Tale as Old as Time” songstress just traded Beauty and the Beast for Cinderella status.
Dua Lipa

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Alexander Wang
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In case you haven’t heard: It may be a whole new decade, but long live the ’90s.
Alicia Keys

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Atelier Versace
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This look embodied all the things we expect from the Grammy’s best dressed, without trying too hard—from all-over sequins, to a cinched waist and a sky-high slit.
Rosalia

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Alexander Wang
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The Best New Artist nominee chose edgy all-over leather and loads of fringe over a dramatic ball gown for her Grammy debut.
Lizzo

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Atelier Versace
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The style star simultaneously channelled Brittany Spears and Jessica Rabbit—before having multiple costume changes to perform, present, and accept her (many) Grammy awards.
Grace Elizabeth

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Giuseppe Di Morabito
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This look is the epitome of party-girl dressing goes red carpet and reminds us of Paris Hilton and Kendall Jenner’s best birthday party looks.
Gwen Stefani

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Dolce & Gabbana
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The dress was embroidered with shells collected by the singer’s beau, Blake Shelton—and was ironically the perfect shade of bridal white.
FKA Twigs

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Ed Marler
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A grand, hooded gown with a sexy lace bodysuit beneath, this look was all about dark romance.
Billie Eilish

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Custom Gucci
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The performer and nominee never fails to translate her personal style for the red carpet. This encrusted Gucci suit is case in point.
From: Harper’s BAZAAR US