Sheer, nude and neutral: Trends from 2026 Grammy Awards
Sabrina Carpenter, FKA Twigs and Chappell Roan stepped out sporting the sheer, nude and neutral trends that seem to be dominating this awards season at the Grammys 2026.
While sheer statements were certainly stealing the spotlight, political protesting was also turning heads, as celebrities including Justin and Hailey Bieber stepped out wearing “Ice out” pins in protest of immigration crackdowns.
Regarded as the biggest night in music, the Grammy Awards celebrate the year’s most outstanding artists, albums and performances.
Chappell Roan wore custom Mugler (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Chappell Roan leaned into the barely-there trend where a nipple piercing was the statement with a look that referenced Thierry Mugler spring/summer 1998.
The Pink Pony Club singer wore a burgundy sheer draped gown over a nude bodysuit, which featured temporary ink down her chest and back.After removing the matching cape, Roan revealed a low-cut dress fastened to nipple piercings on the bodysuit.
Sabrina Carpenter channelled Bridalwear in a beaded gown by Valentino (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Sabrina Carpenter, meanwhile, took a pared-back approach to the sheer trend in a bridalesque tiered Valentino gown with intricate beading all along the bodice. The dress, which had been in the works for three months, was created over four fittings.
Valentino’s founder, Valentino Garavani, died in January this year and numerous tributes have followed, including from Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni, who called him an “undisputed master of style” and a legend whose legacy would continue to inspire.
Carpenter was up for six nominations but her look made her a winner in the fashion stakes.
FKA twigs wore a nude custom Paolo Carzana gown (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
FKA Twigs sported the neutral nude trend in a custom Paolo Carzana dress. She accessorised her look with metallic, vine embellishments, sky-high platform heels wrapped in tights, a book and a red peace lily.
The peace lily could be a reference to the current “Ice Out” protest movement. Singers including Bieber, Joni Mitchell and Kehlani have been spotted wearing “Ice out” and “Be Good” pins at the Awards ceremony.
Justin and Hailey Bieber stepped out in all-black sombre attire with the pins fixed to their chests.
Justin Bieber, left, wore Balenciaga while Hailey Bieber wore Alaia (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Justin wore an oversized, double-breasted black tuxedo by Balenciaga while Hailey opted for a strapless black gown with sheer panelling by Alaia.
The couple reportedly returned to the event after a four-year absence. The Biebers join several stars who have worn “Ice out” pins on red carpets this awards season.
Tyla won best African music performance (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Tyla stepped out in Dsquared2 and Paris Texas, choosing a plunging sheer dress embroidered with gold beads and Pandora jewellery.
The South African singer’s song Push 2 Start won for Best African Music Performance. The star won her first Grammy in 2024.
Coco Jones wore a sheer nude corset minidress on the red carpet.
“I wanted to channel my inner love girl,” she said. “Give something flirty, a little romantic, that’s just the space I’m in right now.”
Olivia Dean wore a showstopping Chanel gown (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Meanwhile, Best New Artist winner Olivia Dean is ascending fast on the charts and on the red carpet. The Dive singer wore a black and white feathered Chanel gown, with a sequin bodice and a full embellished skirt. The Chanel atelier reportedly took 323 hours to create the dress.
Dean’s second album, The Art of Loving, was released last year. Her breakout hit, Man I Need, took over social media throughout 2025. She was one of two British artists nominated in her category.
Zara Larsson went bright in Germanier (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Zara Larsson, who also performed at the awards, stepped out in a bright yellow custom beaded gown by Germanier.
The Midnight Sun singer was nominated for best dance pop recording.
British artist Lola Young wore Vivienne Westwood (Strauss/Invision/AP)
While some celebrities stepped out in dramatic barely-there couture, others opted for more casual attire.
Lola Young wore a Vivienne Westwood khaki tracksuit paired with retro Old-Hollywood waves. She won Best Pop Solo Performance for her song, Messy, which she also performed during the ceremony.
