Grammys 2025 Extraordinary Looks. Story by Eleonora de Gray, Editor-in-Chief of RUNWAY MAGAZINE. Photo Courtesy: Grammys Record Academy / GettyImages / Dolce Gabbana / Schiaparelli / Beyoncé / Jean Paul Gaultier / Thom Browne / Lady Gaga / Vivienne Westwood.
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 2, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, was a night of both musical triumphs and sartorial masterpieces. The industry’s biggest names gathered to celebrate the best in music, with Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter taking Album of the Year, finally securing her first win in this top category. Kendrick Lamar dominated with Record and Song of the Year for Not Like Us, while Chappell Roan emerged as the industry’s next sensation, winning Best New Artist. But as always, the red carpet was just as competitive as the awards themselves, with some of the most breathtaking couture moments in recent memory.
Taylor Swift in Vivienne Westwood by Andreas Kronthaler
Taylor Swift stunned in a custom Vivienne Westwood minidress, a departure from her usual ethereal gowns. The structured silhouette, dripping in hand-placed crystals, was an effortless balance between modern glamour and classic elegance. Swift completed the look with intricate leg jewelry, an unexpected touch that added movement and depth. It was the perfect balance of Victorian romance and contemporary edge, proving once again that Taylor understands how to make an impact without losing her signature refinement.
Beyoncé in Custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture
The reigning queen of the Grammys, Beyoncé, arrived in a breathtaking Schiaparelli Haute Couture gown designed by Daniel Roseberry. Every inch of the dress was embroidered with gems and tiny crystals, forming an intricate paisley bandana motif that paid subtle tribute to Cowboy Carter. The halter-neck design, featuring an openwork drop crowned with a pearl, exuded a quiet yet undeniable opulence. She completed the look with matching long gloves and a feather-embroidered stole, proving once again that no one embodies luxurious, modern royalty quite like Beyoncé.
Chappell Roan in Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture (2003)
Chappell Roan, the night’s Best New Artist winner, made an unforgettable entrance in a Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture gown from 2003. A striking choice, the piece was a brilliant fusion of theatricality and nostalgia, embodying the rebellious spirit of early-2000s couture. The dramatic silhouette and avant-garde detailing reinforced Roan’s rising status as a true fashion risk-taker. This wasn’t just a dress; it was a statement—one that perfectly captured her bold, unapologetic approach to artistry.
Doechii in Thom Browne
One of the most talked-about looks of the night belonged to Doechii, who turned the red carpet into a runway of architectural brilliance in a custom Thom Browne creation. The look—a masterclass in tailoring—featured an off-the-shoulder, exaggerated-hip corset dress in dark grey pinstripe wool, layered with a white cotton oxford armband shirt and finished with a matching wool tie. The structured crinoline skirt was a nod to 18th-century fashion, a signature element in Browne’s work. Paired with platform penny loafers in black pebble grain leather, the look was a fusion of traditional menswear and avant-garde femininity, a true sartorial masterpiece.
Lady Gaga in Vivienne Westwood by Andreas Kronthaler
The Grammys wouldn’t be complete without Lady Gaga, and this year, she delivered one of her most regal red carpet moments to date. Wearing a jet-black Vivienne Westwood gown, Lady Gaga channeled Victorian-era royalty with a modern edge. The exquisite black embroidery, the draped silhouette, and the dramatic, structured bodice created a look that was both theatrical and deeply sophisticated. There was an air of absolute command in her presence— Lady Gaga was not just attending the Grammys; she was presiding over them.
Alicia Keys in Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda
Few artists radiate elegance quite like Alicia Keys, and her Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda gown was a testament to the house’s unparalleled craftsmanship. The rich fabric, intricate embellishments, and grand silhouette were everything one would expect from Alta Moda at its finest. Keys, always exuding a timeless grace, embodied the quintessential Dolce & Gabbana muse—effortlessly regal, stunningly poised, and completely unbothered by passing trends.
Atia “INK” Boggs in Maison Valentino’s Cowboy Carter-Inspired Disaster
And just when you thought the 2025 Grammys red carpet was a stunning showcase of couture brilliance, in rides Atia “INK” Boggs, wearing what Maison Valentino’s Alessandro Michele presumably designed during a fever dream.
Let’s be clear: INK is a Grammy winner. She contributed to Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter album and made her hometown of Columbus proud. A true achievement! Unfortunately, her outfit was not.
What was meant to be an homage to Western culture ended up looking like a rodeo fever hallucination, featuring fake white fur, comically oversized turquoise jewelry, and a horrific combination of fringes and ostrich feathers that screamed “fashion apocalypse.”
The turquoise jewelry—clearly intended as some sort of nod to Apache craftsmanship—looked like it was picked up from a questionable roadside souvenir shop and then blown up to cartoonish proportions. The white fur? Not even Cruella de Vil would touch it. And the fringes—oh, the fringes—trailing like an out-of-control tumbleweed in a dust storm, creating an optical illusion of movement that we can only assume was meant to distract from the rest of the horror.
Maison Valentino, what happened? Did Alessandro Michele take Western inspiration a little too literally? Did someone whisper “Cowboy Couture” in his ear, and he took it as a personal challenge to create the most unhinged, historically inaccurate, and utterly nonsensical ensemble of the night?
Congratulations to Atia “INK” Boggs on her Grammy win—a well-deserved victory.
