The Grammy Awards red carpet lost its edge in 2014, in spite of there being no wardrobe advisory issued this year. It was the same fairytale frou-frou and high-octane shine seen at every other awards show, and not the boundary pushing fashion that one of the world’s biggest music awards show has become known for.
Although Beyoncé skipped the red carpet to open the show, after her performance she treated the photographers gathered outside to a spectacular Michael Costello couture gown with white floral overlay on nude sheer fabric.
Katy Perry brought her unique brand of whimsy to the event. The ‘Roar’ singer wore white, the dominant colour this evening. Her Valentino Couture design was a confection of diaphanous tulle printed with musical notes.
Paris Hilton followed the white theme in a risqué dress by House of Milani that featured nude panels on the back and along the side.
Double nominee for ‘Album of the Year’ and ‘Best Pop Solo Performance’, Sara Bareilles chose a Blumarine spring 2014 dress embellished with tufts of white threads.
Rita Ora, Taylor Swift and Ciara amped up the shine; Ora tamely in a green metallic Lanvin, Swift in her comfort zone wearing Gucci and Ciara showing off her baby bump in Emilio Pucci.
The Grammys and the MTV VMAs are the two music awards where bold fashion is appreciated. But while Madonna gave a glimpse of costume drama in a Ralph Lauren suit, the OTT stylings of Rihanna.
Miley Cyrus and Lady Gaga were missed.
Iggy Azalea is not usually one to be subtle in her style choices, but she covered up for the evening in an angelic Elie Saab pre-fall 2013 gown.