Award season is officially in full swing, and the 2026 Grammy Awards sit firmly at the top of the list when it comes to anticipated style moments. Yes, it’s music’s biggest night and a defining milestone in the careers of its winners. But beyond the awards and performances, the red carpet tells its own story –  those fleeting interviews, camera flashes, and perfectly timed photo moments that go on to shape some of pop culture’s most memorable fashion narratives.

This year, high fashion and personality went hand in hand, with a host of beloved artists, including Olivia Dean, Tyla, Ayra Starr, Coco Jones, and Ari Lennox stepping out in looks that felt bold, expressive, and unmistakably personal. In one of the night’s most exciting highlights, African creatives once again made a strong statement on the global stage. Standout moments included Jon Batiste in Eleven Sixteen, styled by Nigerian fashion designer and image director Ugo Mozie, who also delivered the dashing looks worn by Leon Thomas—winner of Best R&B Album and Best Traditional R&B Performance on the night.

With that said, here are a few red-carpet looks from the 2026 Grammys that completely had our attention:

Tyla in Dsquared2

Olivia Dean in Chanel

 

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Ari Lenox in Valdrin Sahiti

 

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Ayra Starr in Custom Nicola Bacchilega

Coco Jones in Custom Kristina Kharlashkina

 

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Kendrick Lamar in Chanel

 

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Dorcas Shola Fapson in Scissored By Ese

Doechii in Roberto Cavalli

 

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Teyana Taylor in Tom Ford

Leon Thomas in Custom Gap Studio

Kristy Sarah in Nicole Felicia Couture

Jon Batiste in Eleven Sixteen x Gogo Hsu Art

Tasha Cobbs Leonard in Custom Anthony Lattimore

Pink Panthress in Vivienne Westwood