The daring looks that ruled the Grammy's red carpet 

Words: Glynis Traill-Nash Producer: Bianca Farmakis

The Grammy's red carpet is often the hot mess of awards ceremonies. This year was no different, with a few major trends that emerged within the fashion microcosm — not all of which should be attempted at home. Video: Instagram | Recording Academy

Here is a glimpse at the daring looks and styles that dominated the Grammy's red carpet.

Video: Instagram | Recording Academy

Cartoon couture

Cartoon-like capers abounded, and nowhere more so than on Tayla Parx, whose spiked green onesie had many likening it to a dinosaur.On her Instagram, she stated, "If Bowser was a bad b---h," in reference to the creature from Super Mario Bros.

Spring has sprung

But the cartoony can be cute, too. Japanese Breakfast's over-achieving frontwoman Michelle Zauner was in full bloom in Valentino, like a bunch of daffodils come to life in her vibrant petal-like minidress.

Fish out of water

Tia Tia's starfish hair, green cut-out gown and octopus-like bag conjured up an exotic deep sea creature — ideal fodder for the next Little Mermaid franchise?

Colourful locks

Follicularly speaking, hair took a colourful turn that would be suited to comic-book characters, whether the Kid Laroi's lavender locks, J Balvin's blue 'do or Omer Fedi's vermilion that had viewers doing a double take.

Modern Marilyn

Pink was certainly a colour of the evening, with a shocking shade aptly captured in Saweetie's Valentino ensemble. The bow-bra top with full skirt and matching gloves, and plenty of sparkle from a girl's best friend, created a modern Marilyn Monroe.

From glimmering to goth

Sheer gowns were as ubiquitous as Jon Batiste's wins on the night (his sequined suit deserved its own award), while Billie Eilish continued her great cover-up in gothic black.

Golden age glamour

High glamour came from Lady Gaga, who channelled golden era chanteuses in the vein of Peggy Lee, undoubtedly in deference to her Grammy co-winner, Tony Bennett.

A winning moment

Finally, Lil Nas X again proved why he reigns supreme in the men's department, this time in a white embellished pairing from Balmain, finished off with a butterfly motif and smile that could power the event itself.