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Grammy Awards style: Kanye West's wife Bianca Censori bares all in transparent dress

Meanwhile, Jaden Smith wore a black castle headpiece

Kanye West and Bianca Censori on the red carpet during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, before she took off her fur coat. Reuters

Sierra Ferrell poses in the press room with the Grammys for Best Americana Album, Best Americana Roots Song, Best Americana Performance, and Best Americana Roots Performance at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California. Reuters

Beyonce accepts the award for best country album for Cowboy Carter at the Grammy Awards (Chris Pizzello/AP)

Beatrice Dupuy and Leanne Italie
Associated Press

The 67th Grammy Awards kicked off on Sunday with a red carpet full of black and subdued tones against the backdrop of loss and devastation from the Los Angeles wildfires.

But there was plenty of sparkle and statement looks in huge sleeves and embellishment as well as one sheer dress that stunned onlookers.

Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is no stranger to causing a scene at the Grammys.

Ye and his partner, Bianca Censori, took the spotlight with her barely there transparent dress that left nothing to the imagination.

Kanye West and Bianca Censori pose on the red carpet

Kanye West and Bianca Censori on the red carpet during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, before she took off her fur coat. Reuters

Censori is known for causing a stir with her sheer street style.

She arrived on the red carpet wearing a black fur coat which she then dropped to reveal her exposed body to the flash of cameras.

The colour red had a moment on Haley Kalil and others.

Hayley Kalil arrives at the 67th annual Grammy Awards. AP

“While the Grammys carpet is one where we see most celebrities take major risks, some of the night’s most notable artists stayed true to their personal style,” said Bianca Betancourt, digital culture editor for Harper's Bazaar.

Madeline Hirsch, fashion features director for InStyle, agreed.

“There was a lot more edge and personality than usual on this red carpet. Everyone followed their own vision and aesthetic, which was fun to watch,” she said.

Here's a few celebrity looks and fashion moments from the red carpet:

Sierra Ferrell won BIG with four Grammys. She did it just as BIG in a huge white gown that evoked a way enthusiastic bride with no fashion fears, designed by Jeffrey Kelly Designs.

Sierra Ferrell poses in the press room with her awards for best American roots performance, best American roots song, best Americana performance and best Americana album during the 67th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Ferrell’s dress included huge luminescent sleeves, pearl embellishment all over and a matching choker piece. And she didn’t forget her bold bride’s veil: a head piece with pearls and flower touches above large pearl chandelier earrings. And she had a sceptre, where she stashed her acceptance speech.

“Honestly this is kind of hilarious,” she joked after returning to the stage for a third time. “Yikes!” she started her fourth acceptance speech.

Chappell Roan walked in a vintage look from Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture, long wavy red hair flowing down her back. Her signature white powder makeup was full of colour: yellows and blues and pinks and reds.

Roan's look had touches of teal and images of Degas' dancers on the skirt. It was Gaultier vintage from spring 2003.

“The singer has become known for her bold, artistic red carpet choices that reflect her unique sense of style and personality, and tonight was no exception,” said Claire Stern Milch, digital director for Elle.

Chappell Roan receives the Best New Artist award from Victoria Monet. Reuters

Roan’s gown is from spring 2003. It was first worn by Beyoncé in Elle that April. The two are up against each other for Grammys.

“Chappell Roan inherently understands that if you want to be a pop star, you need to pave your own lane. She also understands you don’t just wear vintage to wear vintage — you do it to continue your sartorial storytelling,” Betancourt said. 'It’s probably her best red carpet look yet."

Jaden Smith walked the red carpet in Louis Vuitton with a large black castle on his head, his face peeking out.

Jaden Smith, left, and Willow Smith arrive at the 67th annual Grammys. AP

His sister, Willow Smith, was at his side. She went for classic young Hollywood in a tiny, sparkling black two piece with a long matching coat.

Willow wore her hair loose and natural as she worked her itty bitty look, a pair of towering black platform sandals on her feet.

Sabrina Carpenter was among those who stuck close to her signature style codes, Betancourt said.

She opted for a baby blue satin gown by Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson for Loewe with a tousled updo and plunging back with feather boa detailing.

Sabrina Carpenter arrives at the 67th annual Grammy Awards. AP

“It was just the right amount of sexy and old Hollywood glam that her red carpet looks usually aim for,” Betancourt said.

Sabrina Carpenter poses in the press room with the award for best pop solo performance, and best pop vocal album. AP

Red is an enduring trend in fashion of late, thanks to Taylor Swift’s commitment to the colour at boyfriend Travis Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs games. And it had a moment at the Grammys on Swift and many others.

Swift wore a short red sparkling dress by Vivienne Westwood. A little chain at one side of the hem dangled with red jewels, including a tiny “T.”

Taylor Swift arrives at the 67th annual Grammy Awards. AP

“It's my favourite of hers to date,” Hirsch said of Swift's look. “You can’t go wrong with a Vivienne Westwood minidress, and she’s been wearing the designer quite a bit over the past year.”

Among other vibes: swingy and sparkly metallics. Kacey Musgraves represented in a long, gold belted skirt paired with a simple white muscle T-shirt. Musgraves' look hails from Ralph Lauren Collection for spring 2025.

Beyoncé skipped the red carpet but showed up in custom Schiaparelli to collect the best country album award.

Beyonce accepts the award for best country album. AP

The body-hugger was embroidered in a bandana pattern. It’s covered in sparkling sequins and beads in champagne and cream. Her opera gloves elevated the look.

Her gown was a high fashion take on country-western style. She's been doing country couture since her album Cowboy Carter was released last March.

Meanwhile, Cardi B stunned in a gold custom Roberto Cavalli Couture creation with black detailing, evoking tiger stripes. There were feathers at the bottom.

The mermaid design is a true body hugger. It was covered in hand-embroidered beads and sequins.

The rapper’s hair was styled in a Hollywood wave with dramatic winged eyeliner and her signature long black-tipped nails completing the look.

“It was probably her most pared back look yet,” said Betancourt. "Yes, tiger print and feather trim is indeed subdued when it comes to Cardi B."

Cardi B. AP

Jacob Collier was a bright spot. Really bright. He wore a heavily sequined coat of many colours with matching trousers, his hair sticking up high and proud.

He's part of a crew honouring the late Quincy Jones, who helped launch his career when he was still a teen.

Jacob Collier. Reuters

“Quincy is the man, as we all know. Quincy is the king,” he said. Jones died in 2024.

Collier was nominated in the album of the year category.

Lady Gaga shut down the carpet in bulky black. Her custom look from designer Samuel Lewis had pointy shoulders, long sleeves and a huge ball gown skirt. Her hair was equally vampirish: short bangs and spiky tendrils.

Lady Gaga. AP

After moving to more timeless looks over the years, Lady Gaga brought back her classic eye-catching and daring style to the carpet.

The singer dressed like she walked straight off the set of her music video for Disease.

Miley Cyrus. Reuters

Olivia Rodrigo's slinky look had a high neck and deep cut-out at the front with a low open back and double straps securing the look.

Miley Cyrus was also in the club of black looks.

“She went for a more subtle design as well, wearing a sultry leather cut out gown from Saint Laurent and a new asymmetrical face framing haircut that kept the look intriguing,” Betancourt said.

It was halter style with a centre slit. Her hair was straight and down with bangs.


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