Metallics ruled the red carpet at the 2024 Grammys, almost from the very first moment.

Dua Lipa — a double nominee for “Dance the Night” from Barbie The Album — turned up early on the 2024 Grammys red carpet because she was the broadcast’s opening act and immediately set the night’s style tone in a silver-fringed gown by creative director Nicolas di Felice for Courrèges, paired with impressive jewels by Tiffany & Co.

That focus on metals continued in elegant and artful ways. The Grammys have always been the odd duck, fashion-wise, of the awards season, and that’s meant only as a compliment. On music’s biggest night, attendees embrace the essence of artistry and creativity and that extends to their sartorial choices. While other awards shows largely exude elegance and occasionally a splash of grandeur, the Grammys are about exhibiting a musician’s mettle.

That was true of many of the looks that followed, powerful style worn by music’s most powerful women and men. Miley Cyrus put many viewers in mind of a gladiator in a custom Maison Margiela fashioned from hundreds of gold safety pins, while Victoria Monét’s shimmering bronze Atelier Versace corset gown likewise evoked thoughts of armor — she looked the part of a maternal warrior, as she held her daughter, Hazel, dressed by the Italian house in the same fabric. Jon Batiste, meanwhile, channeled a Scottish Highlander in his silver Atelier Versace suit with kilt.

Who shone brightest on the 2024 Grammys red carpet? Here’s a roundup at 15 high-profile looks that blended artistry with high fashion, including Taylor Swift in a stunning gown by Daniel Roseberry for Schiaparelli. (And check out The Hollywood Reporter‘s red carpet arrivals gallery for many more stars at the 2024 Grammys.)

Taylor Swift in Schiaparelli Haute Couture

Taylor Swift

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Miley Cyrus in Maison Margiela

Miley Cyrus

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Dua Lipa in Courrèges

Dua Lipa

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Victoria Monét in Atelier Versace

Victoria Monét

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Lainey Wilson in Balmain

Lainey Wilson

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boygenius in Thom Browne

The boygenius trio of Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus and Phoebe Bridgers

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Lenny Kravitz in Rick Owens

Lenny Kravitz

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Olivia Rodrigo in Versace

Olivia Rodrigo

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Coco Jones in Celia Kritharioti

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Carly Pearce in Mônot

Carly Pearce

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Coi Leray in Saint Laurent

Coi Leray

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Jon Batiste in Atelier Versace

Jon Batiste

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Ice Spice in Baby Phat

Ice Spice

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Calvin Harris and Vick Pope

Calvin Harris and Vick Hope

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Mariah Carey in Laura Basci

Mariah Carey

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