FASHION

FEATHERS WERE EVERYWHERE AT THE GRAMMYS 2026

By Ayis Stephen-Diver, 2 February 2026

We stayed up after dark to digest all the best occasionwear looks across the Grammys red carpet. The gentlemen went all-out in tuxedos tailored to perfection (see: Gesaffelstein and Kendrick Lamar), but the ladies’ front was all about feathers. From feathery hems to ruffled maxis, there was no lack of birdlike details – a noticeable pivot from the blinding sparkles and sheer dresses of recent award shows. So, in no particular order, scroll for our five favourite feathery frocks from the biggest night in music.

LADY GAGA

Mother Monster took home two Grammys, gave us a riveting rock rendition of Abracadabra (which we’ll be thinking about for weeks to come) and three costume changes in one night. Alongside her insane archival Alexander McQueen performance look, this custom Matières Fécales gown was exquisite. We’re certain Swan Lake’s Odile was on the moodboard – the feathers all swooping in the same direction and the face-framing neckline were perfectly birdy. With her bleach-blonde hair contrasting the jet-black dress on top, this look was yet another 10/10 from the queen of statement dressing.

OLIVIA DEAN

Leaning into her signature 60s aesthetic, Olivia Dean went full Old-Hollywood glamour in this stunning Chanel look. The Best New Artist winner accepted the prestigious award in a dress consisting of a sequinned, feathery bodice and voluminous ballgown skirt – finishing it off with monochrome Chanel pumps. Black-and-white dresses are a hallmark of 60s fashion, and A-listers like Olivia, Mikey Madison and Zoë Kravitz have jumped on the bandwagon. Take notes for that upcoming wedding on your calendar.

SABRINA CARPENTER

Despite the lack of feathers, we couldn’t not shout out the Short ‘n’ Sweet pop princess. Sabrina is yet to disappoint on the red carpet, and her latest look – bespoke Valentino – was another sartorial serve. The sheer gown featured vintage-inspired cape sleeves, sparkly embroidery and cascading ruffles – resulting in a featherlike silhouette. It was a departure from the sexy flight attendant look she donned during her Manchild performance – which was in turn a playful wink at Christina Aguilera in Candyman.

TYLA

Tyla gave us attitude on the red carpet – in the best way possible. Pivoting away from her signature vibrant 2010s-core, she kept it classic with a loose-fitting slip dress, which came with an exaggerated feathery hem and train to match. Sourced from Dsquared2’s AW13 collection, this dress is yet another page in Tyla’s book of red-carpet hits. Turning 24 one day and winning Best African Music Performance (for the second time) on the next? No one is doing it like this South African star.

KESHA

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If Lady Gaga was Odile, Kesha was Odette. After eight years, she marked her return to the Grammys with a full-feather Atelier Biser gown, which made a cosy statement. Something you might’ve missed: Kesha abandoned footwear and went barefoot for the red carpet – a perfectly on-brand move for the eccentric hitmaker.