76 Stunning, Shocking, and Memorable Grammy Fashion Moments (2024)

Aretha Franklin took home her Grammy in 1972 wearing a stunning red and gold gown with a matching headscarf.

Giving us a classic Cher moment, the singer donned a white bikini-style top adorned with a sequin butterfly. Topping off look, she wore a matching pastel butterfly accessory in her hair and a sheer shawl.

In 1975, Yoko Ono and John Lennon showed up to the Grammys together in looks that could still be worn today. Yoko opted for a feathered shawl, slip dress, and mini bag, while John donned a suit and beanie.

Bette Midler took the music theme quite literally and showed up to the 1975 Grammys wearing a record on her head. Stevie Wonder, meanwhile, opted for a denim patchwork suit.

Big blonde hair, a hot pink jumpsuit, and bedazzled detailing: Dolly Parton gave the Grammys a dose of her signature look in '77, making the award show instantly more fun.

Leave it to Grace Jones to bring avant garde fashion onto the Grammy scene. The singer shut down the red carpet for the award show's 25th anniversary in an ultra wide-brim hat (which Rick James posed under) and matching black leather ensemble.

Donna Summer gave us the leopard x Southern belle mashup we didn't know we needed with this animal print hoop skirt featuring tulle underlay.

One of MJ's most iconic looks, the King of Pop showed up to the '84 Grammy Awards in a bedazzled military jacket and what would become his signature single glove.

Always one to push gender norms in fashion, Prince wore a polka dot suit with matching high heeled boots to the 1988 Grammys.

Serving up a real late '80s, early '90s LEWK, Paula Abdul donned a gold fringe dress with a matching high ponytail scrunchie, bangles, and a clutch.

En Vogue showed up to the 1991 Grammy Awards in traditional African looks that brought some much-welcomed color and print to the red carpet that year.

Gracing the music award show with her presence, Naomi Campbell delivered a major '90s fashion moment in a colorful mini dress and red feather boa.

Aretha Franklin served up some major glamour in the form of an animal print coat with a matching fur-trimmed hand muff in 1992. Don't forget the oversized diamond drop earrings.

In one of the Grammys' first-ever naked dresses, Céline Dion showed up to the 1993 show in a see-through black lace gown that showed off her black thong.

That same year, Janet Jackson and Michael Jackson had a matching sibling moment in chic white suits and red ribbons to raise awareness for AIDS.

Looking like a '90s dream, Mariah Carey wore a strappy dress, heeled sandals, and a matching mini bag in head-to-toe red.

Giving us the turtleneck red carpet look we didn't know we needed, Shania Twain stunned in a sparkling white gown and matching satin bag at the 1994 show.

Bow down to the legendary head-to-toe leopard look Mary J. Blige graced everyone with at the 38th Annual Grammy Awards. She even rocked black sunglasses and leather gloves inside the show like a boss.

An iconic fashion moment in girl band history, TLC wore matching white silky outfits for their first-ever Grammy appearance where they swept the awards with four wins.

That same year, Salt-N-Pepa gave us another legendary girl band look in matching mint green suits and clear PVC handbags that we'd still wear today.