These 2021 Grammys Red Carpet Looks Are Music to My Ears

While Who What Wear covers a lot of awards shows, the Grammys play a particularly significant role in the industry that is impossible to ignore (let’s not forget Beyoncé’s 2017 performance or last year’s red-carpet looks). With nominees including Harry Styles, Meghan thee Stallion, and, of course, Taylor Swift, we can rest assured that this year’s show—one of the first since COVID-19—will be remembered for years to come. But before we get ahead of ourselves, we’ve identified the best red carpet looks from the 2021 Grammy Awards. Now it’s up to the people to decide who is worthy of the grand prize.
WHO: Noah Cyrus
WHAT: Schiaparelli Spring 2021 Couture
WHO: Lizzo
WHAT: Bulgari jewelry; Balmain dress; Stuart Weitzman custom crystalized sandals
WHO: Alana Haim, Danielle Haim and Este Haim of HAIM
WHAT: Head-to-toe Prada
WHO: Phoebe Bridgers
WHAT: Thom Browne gown
WHO: Maren Morris
WHAT: Dolce and Gabbana gown
WHO: Tiara Thomas
WHAT: BCBGMaxazria gown
WHO: Bad Bunny
WHAT: Burberry Suit; Bonnie Clyde sunglasses
WHO: H.E.R.
WHAT: Dundas; Stuart Weitzman Gold Nappa Nudist Hollywood Platforms; Bonnie Clyde sunglasses
WHO: Jhené Aiko
WHAT: MONSOORI gown; Lesilla shoes; and Sydney Evan jewelry
WHO: Big Sean
WHAT: Ermenegildo Zegna xxx suit; Roger Vivier Tuxedo Loafers
WHO: Dua Lipa
WHAT: Versace Gown; Bulgari jewelry
WHO: Harry Styles
WHAT: Gucci jacket, pants, faux-fur boa, and boots
WHO: Debi Nova
WHAT: Georges Chakra gown; Fallon jewelry
WHO: Billie Eilish
WHAT: Head-to-toe Gucci
WHO: Ingrid Andress
WHAT: Armani Suit; Chopard jewelry
WHO: Trevor Noah
WHAT: Gucci Suit; Tiffany Co. brooch
WHO: DaBaby
WHAT: Chanel brooches
WHO: Taylor Swift
WHAT: Oscar De La Renta FW21 RTW Dress; Christian Louboutin shoes; Cathy Waterman jewelry
WHO: Lizzo
WHAT: Balmain Gown; Jimmy Choo "Thyra" Sandal
WHO: Mickey Guyton
WHAT: Custom Naeem Khan gown
WHO: Megan thee Stallion
WHO: Cardi B
WHAT: Custom Rey Ortiz
WHO: Keltie Knight
WHAT: Sebastian Gunawan gown; Roger Vivier shoes
WHO: Julia Michaels
WHAT: Georges Chakra Gown; Messika jewelry
WHO: Dua Lipa
WHAT: Custom Versace; Bulgari jewelry
WHO: Harry Styles
WHAT: Head-to-toe Gucci
WHO: Doja Cat
WHAT: Roberto Cavalli gown; Fausto Puglisi shoes; Lorraine Schwartz earrings
WHO: Jhené Aiko
WHAT: Atelier Versace
WHO: Chloe Bailey
WHAT: Louis Vuitton gown; Tiffany Co. Jewelry
WHO: Halle Bailey
WHAT: Louis Vuitton
WHO: Cynthia Erivo
WHAT: Custom Louis Vuitton; Tiffany Co. Jewelry
WHO: Chrissy Teigen
WHAT: Aadnevik F/W 20 RTW
WHO: Beyoncé
WHAT: Schiaparelli dress and earrings; Le Silla 'Miranda' platform shoes
WHO: Megan Thee Stallion
WHAT: Chopard jewelry; and Dolce and Gabbana dress
WHO: Megan Thee Stallion
WHAT: Chopard jewelry; and Dolce and Gabbana dress
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Jasmine Fox-Suliaman is a freelance writer and editor living in New York City. What began as a pastime (blogging on Tumblr) transformed into a lifelong passion for unveiling the connection between fashion and culture on the internet and in real life. Over the last decade, she's melded her extensive edit and social background to various on-staff positions at Who What Wear, MyDomaine, and Byrdie. More recently, she’s become a freelance contributor to other publications including Vogue, Editorialist, and The Cut. Off the clock, you can find her clutching her cell phone as she's constantly scrolling through TikTok and The RealReal, in search of the next cool thing.
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