Bold Fashion Debuts at 66th Grammy Awards Red Carpet

Celebrities and musicians are set to unleash bold and unconventional fashion statements on the red carpet for the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, taking place Sunday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. After a more restrained approach last year in response to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, artists are expected to embrace dramatic, sexy, and eccentric ensembles that blur the lines between costume and high fashion.

Singer-songwriter Darren Criss arrived early on the red carpet, shortly after it opened, wearing a shimmering lace suit accented by an off-white silk cravat tied into a bow. Criss, who is hosting the Grammys premiere ceremony, completed the look with his signature painted nails, signaling the night's theme of risk-taking style.

The Grammy Awards, which began in 1959 honoring legends like Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Dean Martin, have long served as a platform for daring red carpet appearances. One of the most iconic moments came in 2000 when Jennifer Lopez wore a jungle-print Versace gown with a plunging neckline. The dress generated so many online searches that it reportedly inspired the creation of Google Images, according to the company.