The Rule-Breaking Looks From the Grammys Wild Red Carpet

If ever there were a time or place to break all the fashion rules, it’s the Grammys red carpet. The award show is responsible for some of the most outrageous looks of all time, making it the must-see event of the year. And based on Taylor Swift and Ciara's leg-baring looks and Lady Gaga's homage to David Bowie, 2016 was no different. Here, our recap of the night's fashion moments! 

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WHO: Taylor Swift

WHAT: Nominee, Album of the Year for 1989

WEAR: Atelier Versace dress; Lorraine Schwartz jewellery; Stuart Weitzman shoes.

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WHO: Selena Gomez

WHAT: Presenter

WEAR: Calvin Klein Collection dress; David Webb jewellery; Giuseppe Zanotti shoes.

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WHO: Ellie Goulding

WHAT: Nominee, Best Pop Solo Performance for "Love Me Like You Do"

WEAR: Stella McCartney bespoke blush V-neck gown with diamond drape detail; Bulgari jewellery and clutch; Jimmy Choo shoes.

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WHO: Lady Gaga

WHAT: Performer

WEAR: Marc Jacobs custom electric blue double-breasted satin coat dress embroidered with multi-colored sequins and decorative metallic elements by Maison Lesage with a high side slit and lacing up the back; Lorraine Schwartz jewellery.

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WHO: Bella Hadid

WHAT: Model

WEAR: Alexandre Vauthier haute couture black silk jersey crystal embroidered gown with cut-outs; Bulgari jewellery; Alexander Wang sandals.

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WHO: Adele

WHAT: Performer

WEAR: Givenchy Haute Couture gown; Ofira jewellery. 

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WHO: Ciara

WHAT: Singer

WEAR: Alexandre Vauthier haute couture black silk chiffon leopard crystal embroidered slip dress.

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WHO: Florence Welch

WHAT: Nominee, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for "Ship To Wreck"

WEAR: Gucci dress.

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WHO: Chrissy Teigen

WHAT: Model 

WEAR: Yousef Al-Jasmi dress; Lorraine Schwartz and Ofira jewllery; Stuart Weitzman shoes. 

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WHO: Zendaya

WHAT: Singer

WEAR: Dsquared2 suit; Butani and Casa Reale jewellery; Giuseppe Zanotti shoes.

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WHO: Ariana Grande

WHAT: Presenter

WEAR: Romona Keveza red silk crepe evening gown featuring a corset bodice and fluted skirt; Jimmy Choo clutch; Giuseppe Zanotti shoes.

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WHO: Lianne La Havas

WHAT: Singer

WEAR: Vivienne Westwood Couture Collection gown.

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WHO: Tori Kelly

WHAT: Nominee, Best New Artist

WEAR: Gauri and Nainika gown; Irene Neuwirth jewellery; Stuart Weitzman shoes.

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WHO: Janelle Monae

WHAT: Singer

WEAR: Emm Kuo clutch.

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WHO: Demi Lovato

WHAT: Performer

WEAR: Norisol Ferrari dress; Loree Rodkin jewellery. 

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WHO: Anna Kendrick

WHAT: Presenter

WEAR: Emanuel Ungaro sleeveless black dress with slit and mesh detail; Harry Kotlar jewellery; Jimmy Choo sandals.

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WHO: Alessandra Ambrosio

WHAT: Model

WEAR: Noudar jewellery; Giuseppe Zanotti shoes.

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WHO: Carrie Underwood

WHAT: Nominee, Best Country Solo Performance

WEAR: Nicolas Jebran dress; Giuseppe Zanotti shoes.

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WHO: Meghan Trainor

WHAT: Nominee, Best New Artist

WEAR: Edie Parker clutch.

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WHO: Kaley Cuoco

WHAT: Presenter

WEAR: Naeem Khan jumpsuit; H. Stern jewellery. 

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Jessica Baker is Who What Wear’s Executive Director, Entertainment, where she ideates, books, writes, and edits celebrity and entertainment features.