The Most Iconic Past Looks of the Grammys
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Dua Lipa and Megan Thee Stallion take the stage at the 2022 Grammys. Did you do a double take though? Because the two definitely were wearing the same dress. And this wasn't coincidental either. It was purely the remaking of Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston's 1998 MTV VMA's matching moment. The only difference between the 2022 and 1998 award show looks were the dresses (and of course the people wearing them). Dua Lipa and Megan Thee Stallion wore matching Versace dresses. Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston wore the same brown Vera Wang dress. Both looks were absolutely stunning. There are many looks that were so iconic, almost too many to name. We are taking a deeper dive into specifically, past Grammy looks that have left an everlasting imprint in our minds.
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When you think of the Grammys red carpet, the first dress that comes to mind is, of course, Jennifer Lopez’s Versace moment in 2000. The plunging neckline was daring, but the risk paid off. The sheer palm print dress went viral and in 2020, J. Lo walked down the Versace runway in a new version of the viral dress.
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Channeling Old-Hollywood glamour and Marilyn Monroe, Britney Spears looked stunning in an all-white Randolph Duke gown at the 2000 Grammys. She wore it with a shimmering diamond necklace and Oscar de la Renta white fur shawl. The elegance is perfection.
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Destiny’s Child wore glittering green matching dresses at the 2001 Grammys. The emerald green and gold sequined styles featured unique cutouts and were designed by none other than Tina Knowles.
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Lady Gaga is no stranger to shocking red carpet looks; from her infamous meat dress at the MTV Video Music Awards to her 2010 Grammys look, Lady Gaga loves to be bold and adventurous when it comes to her red carpet style. Her 2010 Grammys look by Armani Prive was a holographic space-themed gown with a corset bodice covered in Swarovski crystals.
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Adele’s classic style has graced many red carpets. Her 2012 Grammys look was an elegant shimmering black gown that embodied Hollywood glam. The beautiful gown was by designer Giorgio Armani.
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Rihanna stepped out onto the 2015 Grammys red carpet in an epicly poofy pink gown. The Giambiattista Valli princess gown floated across the carpet. Rihanna let the dress speak for itself by keeping her hair pulled back and accessorized with some classic diamond earrings.
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In 2017 Solange won her first Grammy for Best R&B Performance while shining in a golden gown; a dress to match her award. The Gucci one-shouldered gown featured pleated details in the metallic gold fabric.
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Country singer Carrie Underwood went with a deep red Elie Madi dress at the 2017 Grammys. The lacy dress featured flowing bell sleeves and an elegant front slit. Sparkling beaded details of the dress showcase Elie Madi’s signature luxurious designs.
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Cardi B showed how fashion can bring art to life at the 2018 Grammys. She wore a vintage Mugler Couture gown from the 1995 collection. The oyster dress opened with a soft pink shell and had an elegant black skirt and train. The look was complete with layers of pearls and matching opera gloves.
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Flowing tulle and ethereal sparkling crystals worn by SZA graced the 2018 Grammys red carpet. SZA wore a soft white gown by Versace that seemed to just float. The tulle bell sleeves paired perfectly with the tulle draped skirt of the gown.
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Billy Porter knows how to make a statement on the red carpet. His Grammys 2020 look was nothing short of spectacular. The teal jumpsuit dripping in crystals and matching jacket was paired with an extraordinary wide brimmed hat with a moveable privacy screen of crystal fringe. The custom look by Baja East and designer Scott Studenberg is definitely a memorable Grammys style.
The Grammy Music Awards have been serving up some of the most iconic red carpet looks of all time. From classic, timeless looks to jaw-dropping and shocking styles, the Grammys are a place for not just music history, but also fashion history.
