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We’ve seen it time and time again, but it never fails to turn our heads. The naked dress positively ruled the 2026 Grammy Awards last night. From barely-there red carpet gowns to stage performances stripped almost entirely bare, the night’s fashion thrived on shock, awe and daring choices that had us doing a double-take. The moment everyone is still talking about? Chappell Roan’s Grammys dress. Last year’s Best New Artist winner hit the red carpet in a sheer Mugler gown that fully committed to the naked bit (and honestly, we’d expect no less from the eccentric star). Roan donned a burgundy chiffon cape that strategically concealed the ensemble she wore underneath.
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The true conversation-starter hid within her cape. Suspended from faux nipple rings, another layer of the same, delicate fabric gracefully draped down to the floor, revealing an array of back tattoos—including a totally on-brand “Princess” tramp stamp—strategically placed above a matching burgundy thong. With minimal jewellery, strappy black heels and her signature red curls styled in soft braids, Roan’s look played into the exaggerated, fantasical aesthetic that she has become so well known for.
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Of course, Roan was far from the only celeb who played with the idea of elevated exposure. Singer-songwriter Kehlani donned a sheer black Valdrin Sahiti gown embellished with sequins, sheer patterns and a daring triangle-shaped chest cutout. Karol G followed suit with a fully sheer dress adorned with dusty blue lace by Paolo Sebastian, and, although not technically revealing as much skin, Heidi Klum drew eyes in a knee-length latex midi dress that mimicked the look of a mannequin—faux belly button indent and all.
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Hailey Bieber even subtly took part in the trend, arriving in a custom strapless Alaïa gown with a sheer skirt that stealthily revealed her long legs. And, although we hate to say it, her husband may have even one-upped her in the naked dressing department. For his first return to the Grammys stage in four years, Justin Bieber performed a stripped-down rendition of his hit song, “Yukon”. And when we say stripped down, we really mean it. The 31-year-old star arrived on stage in nothing but a pair of silk boxers and dark grey socks. Though he held a purple electric guitar (a throwback to his iconic colour of the early 2010s), Bieber’s performance was strikingly intimate, a bold choice for the star who’s poised to have a busy 2026 with a Coachella headline set and a rumoured tour in the works. Needless to say, we’re curious to see if this take on on-stage naked dressing will become a defining look for the singer.
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Last but certainly not least, pop darling Addison Rae played around with naked dressing both on the red carpet and during her debut Grammys performance. For her grand arrival, Rae honoured Pieter Mulier’s recently announced Alaïa departure with a custom look that perfectly matched her bubbly pop persona. Featuring a plunging neckline and a voluminous, asymmetrical skirt, the white dress was playful, fun and just a little cheeky—literally. On the red carpet, Rae bent over to expose a pair of white undies in a very Marilyn Monroe-esque pose.
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Dressed in a sparkly purple trench coat, Rae later performed the smash hit “Fame is a Gun” for her section of the Grammys Best New Artist Medley performance. As she danced around the backstage set, she dropped the coat to reveal a matching purple bra top and shorts set, a look that mimicked the lingerie-inspired outfits she famously wears on tour. All in all, the naked dressing at the 2026 Grammys was certainly shocking in some ways, but in others, not at all. The glamorous awards show has long been known as the place where stars push boundaries and use fashion as performance, and, with the help of Chappell Roan, Justin Bieber and Addison Rae’s daring looks, this year was simply a masterclass in how confidence, creativity and intentional exposure can turn skin into a true spectacle. Continue Reading
