Some stars create shock and awe with their Grammys red carpet fashion choices.


Each year, top artists all across America come together to celebrate music&rsquo;s biggest night. The <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/2023-grammy-award-nominations" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Grammy Awards</a>, an occasion meant to recognize the effort and talent of our favorite artists,&nbsp;is also an opportunity for stars to stun in unexpected outfit choices.&nbsp;There is no doubt that <a href="https://www.lofficiel.com.cy/fashion/the-best-golden-globes-fashion-moments-of-the-decade" target="_blank" rel="noopener">red carpet fashion </a>is something we all look forward to. While some artists decide to opt for a more sophisticated and elegant look, others push the limits with bold and unique outfits.&nbsp;
From ultra-sheer fabrics to deep plunging necklines and dramatic entrances, artists like <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/politics-culture/lady-gaga-wears-giant-dove-for-peace-while-singing-inauguration-s-national-anthem" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lady Gaga</a>, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/jennifer-lopez-jlo-beauty-launch-new-years-eve-virtual-after-party" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jennifer Lopez</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/madonna-donatella-versace-tribute" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Madonna</a>&nbsp;have all shocked the world by delivering memorable and iconic looks that&nbsp;remain permanently ingrained in pop culture.&nbsp;&nbsp;
With the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/grammy-awards-2023-details-nominations-host-performers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2024 Grammy Awards</a> ceremony just around the corner,&nbsp;L&rsquo;OFFICIEL rounds up the most shocking and unusual looks to ever walk the Grammy's&nbsp;red carpet.&nbsp;

Jennifer Lopez, 2000

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This well-known jungle print Versace dress first broke the Internet when J.Lo showed up to the 2000 Grammy Awards red carpet. Since then, the iconic look has been&nbsp;recreated for the artist to <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/j-lo-grammys-dress-versace-runway-2019" target="_blank">close out Versace&rsquo;s Spring/Summer 2020 show</a>.

Lil&#39; Kim, 2002

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Lil&#39; Kim hit the red carpet as the chicest member of a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/coco-chanel-legacy-book-set" target="_blank">Chanel</a> motorcycle gang. With an all-leather outfit, bedazzled belt,&nbsp;and a Chanel <a href="https://lofficielbaltics.com/en/lhommes/aston-martin-will-launch-its-first-motorcycle" target="_blank">motorcycle</a> helmet&nbsp;in hand, the rapper oozed badass energy.&nbsp;

M.I.A., 2009

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M.I.A.&#39;s son took to the Grammy&#39;s stage before he was even born. This questionable&nbsp;maternity look embodies the singer&#39;s spontaneous energy. Designed by <a href="https://www.lofficielarabia.com/fashion-week/back-and-frontstage-at-house-of-holland" target="_blank">Henry Holland</a>, the mesh polka dot ensemble emphasized her very pregnant belly.&nbsp;

Lady Gaga, 2010

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In 2010, Gaga arrived at the Grammys red carpet in a show-stopping intergalactic dress and her statement heels. This was just one of many outrageous fashion moments the pop star has made at the awards show.

Lady Gaga, 2011

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One of Hollywood&rsquo;s most memorable and dramatic entrances, in 2011 <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/lady-gaga-missing-dogs" target="_blank">Lady Gaga</a> became the queen of the red carpet by arriving in a giant&nbsp;egg carried by four&nbsp;semi-naked attendees. She later emerged on stage for her performance of &quot;Born This Way.&quot;

Nicki Minaj, 2012

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At the 2012 Grammy Awards, rapper and singer Nicki Mina&nbsp;wore a bright red Versace cape and&nbsp;gown inspired by her song &quot;Roman Holiday.&quot; She also <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/nicki-minajs-sacrilegious-grammy-date-pope-just-a-lowly-bishop-289939" target="_blank">arrived with a man dressed like the Pope</a> to keep with her theme for dramatic effect.

Madonna, 2015

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For the 57th Grammy Awards, Madonna showed off her figure in a custom&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion-week/givenchy-fall-winter-2021-collection-runway-fashion-show" target="_blank">Givenchy</a>&nbsp;burlesque-inspired outfit that featured a sexy lace corseted bodice paired with ultra high-knee leather boots. The brazen look was taken to the next level when the star flashed the cameras her backside.

CeeLo Green, 2017

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Artist CeeLo Green unveiled his alter-ego, Gnarly Davidson, by wearing a <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/90s-outfits-celebrity-fashion-making-comeback" target="_blank">head-to-toe</a> golden look to the 2017 Grammy Awards.

Cardi B, 2019

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Rapper&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/cardi-b-bartier-cardi-video" target="_blank">Cardi B </a>arrived at the 2019 Grammy Awards in a mermaid-like gown directly from Thierry&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficiel.co.uk/man/thierry-mugler-his-career-in-5-minutes" target="_blank">Mugler&rsquo;s archive</a>. The dramatic look was as memorable on the red carpet as it was in Mugler&#39;s Fall/Winter 1995 Haute Couture show.

Billy Porter, 2020

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Another bedazzling, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/old-hollywood-glam-takes-over-grammys-beauty" target="_blank">glam</a> moment in our list, Billy Porter rocked a head-to-toe sparkling look paired with a mechanical hat that featured fringe that moved to reveal his face. The actor paired the look with matching blue eyeshadow and silver lips and nails.

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The "Industry Baby" artist took to the red carpet as a pink <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/gianni-versace-designer-history-medusa-bondage" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Versace</a> cowboy. The electric ensemble included a cropped leather jacket,&nbsp;mesh tank, and belted harness. With touches of Versace's signature gold motifs,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficielsingapore.com/men/in-conversation-with-lil-nas-x-on-his-new-calvin-klein-campaign">Lil Nas X</a> was hard to miss.&nbsp;

As the Most Decorated Female Artist, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/beyonce-first-oscar-nomination-best-original-song-be-alive-king-richard" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Beyonc&eacute;</a> made history at the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/everything-you-missed-2021-grammys-beyonce-megan-thee-stallion" target="_blank" rel="noopener">63rd Grammys</a> in a now-historic <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/history-of-maison-schiaparelli-elsa-schiaparelli-shocking-pink-daniel-roseberry" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Schiaparelli</a> dress. The off-the-shoulder leather piece with attached fingered gloves is a more offbeat look for Queen B, but it was as <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/schiaparelli-red-carpet-2021-beyonce-lady-gaga" target="_blank" rel="noopener">memorable</a> as the night itself.

<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/doja-cat-says-she-quits-music-after-backlash-from-canceled-set" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Doja Cat</a>'s eccentric <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/zendaya-roberto-cavalli-dress-2021-ballon-dor-awards" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Roberto Cavalli</a> dress is half motorcycle gear and half feather extravaganza&mdash;and somehow it makes sense for her. In a paneled moto jacket zipped all the way to her belly button and bold black eye makeup pre-dating <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/bold-black-eyeliner-spring-2022-makeup-trend-paris-fashion-week-euphoria" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Julia Fox</a>, the singer's look at the 2021 ceremony certainly embodies her standout personality.

<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/hailey-bieber-sexy-oversized-blazer-fashion-trend-saint-laurent" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The oversized look</a> has been in for a while, but <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/justin-bieber-style-evolution-songs-baby" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bieber</a> took it to a new level with this oversized suit and chunky shoes. <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/beanie-hat-trend-style-guide-inspiration" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The hot pink beanie</a> paired with the black sunglasses gives this look an even more unique flair.&nbsp;

Forget bringing the flowers when you can wear them. <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/lizzo-best-looks-outfits" target="_blank" rel="noopener">This Dolce &amp; Gabbana look had Lizzo</a> decked out head to toe in a gorgeous and vibrant flower bouquet.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/sam-smith-style-evolution" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sam Smith</a> made quite the entrance on the red carpet with their entourage, accompanied by <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/kim-petras-blow-it-all-2019" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kim Petras</a>. The "Unholy" singer stepped out in a <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/men/valentino-men-fall-winter-2024-runway-images" target="_blank" rel="noopener">bold Valentino red look</a>, including a red cane and top hat that added more than a few inches to their look.&nbsp;

The Most Outrageous Red Carpet Looks in Grammy History

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