The most iconic Grammy Award looks ever (2024)

Stars pull out all the fashion stops for the Grammy Awards - but this year the event may look quite different. After the nominees were announced on November 24, we took a look back at some of the most iconic Grammy looks of all time in anticipation of what will truly be a Grammys 2021 like we've never seen before. Click through to see them all...

Cotton candy:Fans were quick to react and take to social media to compare Katy Perry's pink fluffy Balmain dress to a slightly more commonplace confection in 2019.

Go big or go home:Rihanna opted for a billowy Giambattista Valli Couture gown for her 2015 Grammy look.

She's a pearl: Cardi B donned a vintage Thierry Mugler design pulled straight from the archives of the label’s Fall 1995 Couture collection for her outfit in 2019.

Center of the universe:She's the ultimate attention-grabber and Lady Gaga's look at the 2010 Grammy Awards was out of sight. Here she is wearing a couture outfit by Armani Privé featuring glittery orbit-like rings around a sheer structured asymmetric dress.

Bowie to Bowie: Gaga channeled Ziggy Stardust for her medley of David Bowie songs - but not everyone loved her 2016 tribute.

Legend: Madonna hit the carpet sans pants in this burlesque inspired outfit at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards in 2015.

Say a prayer:Nicki Minaj is no stranger to theatrics and hit the red carpet with the 'Pope' as her date at the 2012 Grammys.

Meow:In 2011, Minaj showed off her wild side in a leopard print look that quite literally extended from head to toe.

Double trouble: In true Sia style, the singer and dancer Maddie Ziegler donned matching outfits for the 2015 Grammys.

White hot: Back in 2000 a young Britney Spears looked like Marilyn Monroe in this long white number with fur stole.

Remember when Christina Aguilera has dreads? Here's a flashback photo of the Beautiful singer from the Grammys in 2001.

Twinning! Celine Dion and Beyonce wore very similar embellished dresses at the 2010 Grammys - but had no problem posing for a photo together.

King of leisure: Did Kanye not get the dress code? Here he is with wife Kim Kardashian West wearing a tracksuit at the Grammys in 2015, while Kim is decked out in head-to-toe sequins.

Ruffle me up: Pink was more glam than rock chick in this pink and purple feather number at the 2018 Grammys.

Baby, baby! A heavily pregnant M.I.A looked fabulous on the red carpet alongside then beau Ben Bronfman. Can you believe she gave birth just three days later?

Beyonce's bridal beauty:The 'Drunk In Love' singer showed off her enviable curves at the 2014 Grammy Awards in a white lace Michael Costello gown with sheer panels.

Cranes In The Sky: Beyonce's sister Solange in an angelic dress after she won the award for Best R&B Performance in 2017.

Pretty in pink:At the 2016 Grammy Awards Taylor Swift accepted the Grammy for Album of the Year for '1989' in a red crop top paired with a cheeky hot-pink skirt by Atelier Versace.

Fearless: For her first-ever nomination (Best Pop Vocal Album for Bangerz) in 2015, Miley Cyrus made sure to make an entrance in this blackAlexandre Vauthier cut-out gown.

All wrapped up: This unusual pale pink jumpsuit was Kylie Jenner's outfit of choice for the Grammys red carpet in 2019.

Arms full: Look how many Grammys Adele won in 2017! We count five. Her dress is pretty nice too...

Lady in red: Ariana Grande makes a sweeping statement in this red gown with train which she teamed with a metallic clutch bag in 2016.

Statement accessory: Pharrell Williams defied the traditional dress code for jeans and an Adidas jacket in 2014 - and his dimpled brown hat by Vivienne Westwood had everyone talking. It even had its own Twitter handle@Pharrellhat

Throw it back! It seems Missy Elliott didn't get the memo either as she rocked up to the 2003 Grammys in this pink Adidas tracksuit.

Cut it out: Sheryl Crow was praised for her fashion choices when she wore this cut out yellow gown to the 2005 Grammys.

All that glitters: Selena Gomez dazzles in this long gold gown as she attends the 2011 Grammy Awards.

Fashion high note: Mariah Carey took home her first two Grammys back in 1991 wearing a modest little black dress and sheer pantyhose, with her hair in curls.

Whoa mama: In 1998, Jada Pinkett Smith made a case for sexy maternity in this sheer sparkly dress.

Strength in numbers: Girl band TLC wore coordinating white outfits for their first-ever Grammy appearance back in 1996where they swept the awards with two wins, including Best R&B Album for 'CrazySexyCool' and Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group for 'Creep.'

Green with envy: In 2001 Destiny's Child accepted the award for R&B Performance by a Duo or Group for 'Say My Name' wearing matching green gowns designed by Bey's mom Tina Knowles.

Designer in the making: Kanye West took home the award for Best Rap Solo Performance for 'Gold Digger,' Best Rap Song for 'Diamonds From Sierra Leone,' and Best Rap Album for 'Late Registration' wearing a pale purple suit with white labels in 2006. At least he dressed up this time...

Red carpet queen:Janelle Monae brought her red carpet A-game to the 2019 Grammys in this white Jean Paul Gaultier dress which she teamed with a hat made of safety pins.

Expecting rain? Singer Imogen Heap arrives at the 2007 Grammy Awards in a Victorian inspired outfit - complete with black parasol.

Spinning records: Bette Midler certainly improvised at the Grammys way back in 1975. Here she is with Stevie Wonder wearing a record for a hat.

Into the wild: It was the 1980s so Cyndi Lauper has an excuse for wearing this colorful outfit to the Grammys in 1984.

Going dotty: Prince steps out in head to toe polka toe and still manages to look fab at the Grammys in 1988.

Still the one I love: Shania Twain holds up the two Grammys she won in 1999 and looks angelic in this high neck white gown.

Hell for leather: Faith Hill turned heads back in 2000 with this long leather sheath with a plunging neckline.

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