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The Bold Looks on the Grammys Red Carpet

The Bold Looks on the Grammys Red Carpet

Stars never play it safe on the Grammy Awards red carpet, and this year's was no exception. From high slits to tons of sparkle, see the most head-turning outfits on music's biggest night

By Alex Apatoff

January 28, 2018 07:58 PM

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RIHANNA

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wears a slick oxblood Alexandre Vauthier Haute Couture trench and matching gloves with glittery Le Vian jewelry to accept her Best Rap/Sung Performance awards.

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BEYONCÉ

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in a cold-shoulder, double-slit gown and sculptural hat by Nicolas Jebran, enormous Lorraine Schwartz earrings and Alain Mikli sunglasses (read all about her Black Panther-inspired ensemble here).

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PINK

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in a pink, blue and black feathered Armani Privé gown with wide patent belt, plus jewelry by AS29 and Borgioni.

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LADY GAGA

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nominated in several categories, in a lace bodysuit with sparkling ballgown skirt by Armani Privé, worn with massive chandelier earrings by Lorraine Schwartz and her signature lace-up platform boots, plus elaborately braided hair (and a possible engagement ring?).

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CHRISSY TEIGEN

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in a super-high-shine silver Yanina Couture dress with front slit and split sleeves, plus mirrored accessories including a Tyler Ellis clutch and jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz.

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HAILEE STEINFELD

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in a simple white strapless gown with high slit that reveals metallic purple boots (both Alexandre Vauthier), plus Marli diamond bracelets.

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LORDE

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nominated for Album of the Year, in a crimson Valentino ballgrown with cutouts at the bodice and full tulle skirt (plus a powerful message stitched to the back) and Kwiat jewelry.

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CARDI B

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nominated for Best Rap Performance, in a sculptural white high-low Ashi Studio gown with pleated lace details, white Christian Louboutin "red bottoms" (of course) and tons of Messika diamonds.

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MILEY CYRUS

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in a black jumpsuit with embellished cape detail and sparkle-heeled clear sandals, plus Sydney Evan jewelry.

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CAMILA CABELLO

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in a scarlet structured gown with disco ball-esque clutch and glittery drop earrings by Bulgari.

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ZAYN MALIK

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in a dusty rose Richard James suit with camo socks and black loafers.

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MAREN MORRIS

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in a netted Julien Macdonald dress with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and Casadei heels.

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LANA DEL REY

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nominated for Best Pop Vocal album, wearing an ivory flutter-sleeve gown embroidered with silver stars, plus a silver-star halo and silver platforms (all Gucci).

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DONALD GLOVER

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nominated (as Childish Gambino) in several categories, in an all-white Ermenegildo Zegna Couture jacquard tuxedo, Tod's loafers and Tiffany & Co. accessories.

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KAREN FAIRCHILD

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nominated in several categories with Little Big Town, in a feathery white number with a see-through clutch and Dana Rebecca Designs earrings.

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KIMBERLY SCHLAPMAN

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nominated in several categories with Little Big Town, wearing a pink fringe gown with visible corsetry and a black clutch, plus Jamie Wolf earrings.

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KELLY CLARKSON

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in a heavily embroidered black Christian Siriano gown with fringe sleeves and a voluminous updo.

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JANELLE MONAE

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in a fitted Dolce & Gabbana tuxedo with floral emboroidery and Jennifer Fisher rings.

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NICK JONAS

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wears a tweed overcoat over a T-shirt that says "Detroit."

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KESHA

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nominated in several categories, in a blue suit with white roses stitched on the lapel and silver sparkly boots, plus rings by Narcisa Pheres, Roberto Bravo, L'Dezen by Payal Shah and Coomi.

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RITA ORA

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in a in a black one-shoulder, high-slit Ralph & Russo Couture gown with contrasting lining, Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and deep red lips.

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SAM SMITH

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in a Kelly green double-breasted suit with maroon tee underneath.

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SZA

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in a white Atelier Versace dress with ebullient tulle pieces and Chopard jewelry.

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DJ KHALED

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wears a maroon suit that matches his son's.

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KATIE HOLMES

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tops off her leather-look strapless dress and chunky T-strap platform heels with super-gelled finger waves.

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NE-YO

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in a marigold yellow velvet blazer, Christian Louboutin shoes and black hat.

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ANDRA DAY

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in a Dynasty-esque pink-and-red suiting-inspired gown with red lip and Chrisitan Louboutin heels and major wreath necklace.

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CYNDI LAUPER

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in a lavender pantsuit with a Renaissance-art-inspired painting motif over a lilac bustier, all topped off with rainbow hair.

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BEN PLATT

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a winner for Best Musical Theater album, in a plaid Valentino suit with maroon button-up and Chopard jewelry.

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ANNA KENDRICK

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in a Glen plaid double-breasted suit with gold buttons and lace La Perla bustier underneath, with pastel pink Casadei heels and jewelry by brands including Ara Vartanian and Kismet By Milka.

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FABOLOS

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in a tux that features a teal jacket embroidered with bees.

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