Grammys 2026 best dressed – Sabrina Carpenter and Bad Bunny stun

Ah, the Grammys red carpet, a visual symphony where stars often buck fashion rules and trends, and go for authentic self-expression instead. The typically risky, sexy and weird looks on this night are a breath of fresh air during a season of more formal tuxes-and-sequins ceremonies.

The musicians we listen to on repeat (and other celeb attendees, too) looked fresh in looks − many metallic and white, others feathered and leather − before taking their seats inside Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, Feb. 1.

Here are our favorite looks of the night, the ones we’ve deemed worthy of a standing ovation (in no particular order).

Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter proves she's designer’s best friend. The petite powerhouse arrived – sans any “Manchild” − in a romantic custom number by Valentino with bedazzled bodice and layered ruffled skirt. It was an homage to the legendary designer who passed away on Jan. 20 at the age of 93.

Olivia Dean

To borrow from Olivia Dean’s hit, “Man I Need,” we “can't leave it alone” – it being this dress. Does anyone do classic better than Chanel? Dean donned a timeless black and white design by the French fashion house. Sequins and a feather waist bring just enough to this chic design. Dean added sparkle with jewels by Cartier.

Bad Bunny

We’ll scream from here to “Monaco” about Bad Bunny’s choice for the evening. This year’s headliner for the Super Bowl halftime show donned Schiaparelli for the Grammys. Deceptively classic from the front, the tuxedo featured gold grommets like a corset in the back.

Kelsea Ballerini

You don’t have to worry about winning a trophy when you look like a Grammy. Kelsea Ballerini looked absolutely stunning in this backless mermaid gown, a custom design by Etro, with the pattern of her dress inspired by the name of her album, Patterns.

Tyla

Tyla is a feathery fever dream in a DSQUARED2 design from 2013 that balances a neutral palette with embellishments. White and amber crystals and a train make the dress a perfect choice for the night.

Sombr

Sombr suited up for the occasion in a custom silver-bronze suit by Valentino. He paired the dazzling number featuring flared pants with a neutral, lace top.

Addison Rae

Addison Rae hit all of the right notes in white-hot Alaïa. The “Diet Pepsi” singer quenched our fashion thirst in the plunging, playful look that reversed the typical high-low skirt.

Zara Larsson

The singer/songwriter hailing from Stockholm has a hit on her hands with a sparkling, canary yellow ensemble. The two-piece by Germanier set catches the light with its shimmering sequins and beaded floral design.

Audrey Nuna

Audrey Nuna, who belted out the earworms in “KPop Demon Hunters,” made a splash in an avant garde, couture outfit courtesy of Thom Browne. Nuna shared during E!’s red carpet pre-show that the ensemble was incredibly personal. “It's a really meaningful look for me because I'm obviously a proud daughter of immigrants, and our story of survival is around clothing manufacturing. And Thom Browne is one of the first brands that my grandpa ever fulfilled orders for, so it's a huge full circle."