These 2021 Grammys Red Carpet Looks Are Music to My Ears

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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.

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WHO: Noah Cyrus 

WHAT: Schiaparelli Spring 2021 Couture

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WHO: Lizzo

WHAT: Bulgari jewelry; Balmain dress; Stuart Weitzman custom crystalized sandals

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WHO: Alana Haim, Danielle Haim and Este Haim of HAIM

WHAT: Head-to-toe Prada

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WHO: Phoebe Bridgers

WHAT: Thom Browne gown 

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WHO: Maren Morris

WHAT: Dolce and Gabbana gown

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WHO: Tiara Thomas

WHAT: BCBGMaxazria gown

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WHO: Bad Bunny

WHAT: Burberry Suit; Bonnie Clyde sunglasses

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WHO: H.E.R.

WHAT: Dundas; Stuart Weitzman platforms; Bonnie Clyde sunglasses

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WHO: Jhené Aiko

WHAT: Monsoori gown; Lesilla shoes; Sydney Evan jewelry 

WHO: Big Sean

WHAT: Ermenegildo Zegna xxx suit; Roger Vivier tuxedo loafers

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WHO: Dua Lipa 

WHAT: Versace Gown; Bulgari jewelry

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WHO: Harry Styles

WHAT: Gucci jacket, pants, faux-fur boa, and boots

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WHO: Debi Nova

WHAT: Georges Chakra gown; Fallon jewelry 

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WHO: Billie Eilish

WHAT: Head-to-toe Gucci

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WHO: Ingrid Andress

WHAT: Armani Suit; Chopard jewelry 

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WHO: Trevor Noah

WHAT: Gucci Suit; Tiffany & Co. brooch

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WHO: DaBaby

WHAT: Chanel brooches

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WHO: Taylor Swift

WHAT: Oscar De La Renta FW21 RTW Dress; Christian Louboutin shoes; Cathy Waterman jewelry

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WHO: Lizzo

WHAT: Jimmy Choo sandals

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WHO: Mickey Guyton

WHAT: Custom Naeem Khan gown

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WHO: Megan thee Stallion

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WHO: Cardi B

WHAT: Custom Rey Ortiz

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WHO: Keltie Knight

WHAT: Sebastian Gunawan gown; Roger Vivier shoes

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WHO: Julia Michaels

WHAT: Georges Chakra Gown; Messika jewelry

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WHO: Dua Lipa

WHAT: Custom Versace; Bulgari jewelry

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WHO: Harry Styles

WHAT: Head-to-toe Gucci

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WHO: Doja Cat

WHAT: Roberto Cavalli gown; Fausto Puglisi shoes; Lorraine Schwartz earrings

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WHO: Jhené Aiko

WHAT: Atelier Versace

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WHO: Chloe Bailey

WHAT: Louis Vuitton gown; Tiffany & Co. Jewelry

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WHO: Halle Bailey

WHAT: Louis Vuitton

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WHO: Cynthia Erivo

WHAT: Custom Louis Vuitton; Tiffany & Co. Jewelry

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WHO: Chrissy Teigen

WHAT: Aadnevik F/W 20 RTW

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WHO: Beyoncé

WHAT: Schiaparelli dress and earrings; Le Silla 'Miranda' platform shoes 

WHO: Megan thee Stallion

WHAT: Chopard jewelry; and Dolce and Gabbana dress

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WHO: Megan thee Stallion

WHAT: Chopard jewelry; and Dolce and Gabbana dress

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Jasmine Fox-Suliaman
Editor

Jasmine Fox-Suliaman is a fashion editor living in New York City. What began as a hobby (blogging on Tumblr) transformed into a career dedicated to storytelling through various forms of digital media. She started her career at the print publication 303 Magazine, where she wrote stories, helped produce photo shoots, and planned Denver Fashion Week. After moving to Los Angeles, she worked as MyDomaine's social media editor until she was promoted to work across all of Clique's publications (MyDomaine, Byrdie, and Who What Wear) as the community manager. Over the past few years, Jasmine has worked on Who What Wear's editorial team, using her extensive background to champion rising BIPOC designers, weigh in on viral trends, and profile stars such as Janet Mock and Victoria Monét. She is especially interested in exploring how art, fashion, and pop culture intersect online and IRL.