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On the other side of the (dis)comfort spectrum, Best Pop Solo Performance winner Lola Young rocked up to the show in a pair of trackies. Of course, they weren’t your average comfies – they came with a Vivienne Westwood label, having originally appeared in the brand’s SS25 collection. And while this was hardly the first time tracksuits had their Grammys moment (see Missy Elliott in a bubblegum pink velour Adidas tracksuit in 2003), Lola made this look her own.
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The signature high-femme glam, a school uniform-reminiscent striped tie and white shirt, and a pair of patent heels were all the building blocks to Lola’s unique take. Digging a bit deeper, though, the tracksuit could also signify the shift in the connection the singer has with this environment – perhaps she is now more comfortable with the idea of fame, following her hiatus and an open struggle with addiction. The power of a tracksuit is undeniable.
Another person who boldly took his own route is the people’s princess, AKA everyone’s favourite boyband breakaway star, Harry Styles. Although he skipped the carpet portion of the show, Harry appeared on stage to present the Album of the Year award in a – wait for it – no shirt. Instead, he donned a custom Dior look designed by Jonathan Anderson.