Grammy red carpet: black and white_ barely there and no ICE
The best in music strutted their stuff Sunday on the red carpet at the 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles_ celebrating the industry's biggest night in a swirl of black and white_ barely-there lace and a dash of political anger.
Here are some key looks from the Crypto.com Arena:
Black and white
Author Truman Capote hosted a legendary Black and White Ball in New York in 1966 -- and the look is still a red carpet winner.
Puerto Rican megastar Bad Bunny -- who made history with his Album of the Year win -- dressed to impress in a Schiaparelli velvet tuxedo with a slightly fitted jacket and a white flower on his lapel.
Lady Gaga embraced her "Mayhem" era_ rocking a high-necked sleeveless black feather gown from Matieres Fecales that trailed behind her in wisps of tulle. Her hair and eyebrows were bleached platinum.
K-pop singer Rose_ who performed her viral banger "APT." with Bruno Mars_ wore a Saint Laurent gown built from a black mini dress_ and then topped with a billowing cream swath of fabric that created a skirt-like effect.
Britain's Olivia Dean_ who won the award for Best New Artist_ stunned fans in an elegant Chanel gown with a full white skirt and a black bodice with tiny spaghetti straps_ adorned with sequins and feathers. Her hair cascaded down her back in curls.
Plenty of skin
Barely there sheer frocks have been on the runways since the start of the showbiz awards season_ and Sunday night was no different.
Pop princess Sabrina Carpenter_ who earned six nominations_ is known for her glitzy showgirl style on stage_ and she brought a bit of that sparkle in a wispy Valentino gown with strategically placed floral appliques and rows of ruffles.
The members of girl group Katseye arrived in floor-length white Ludovic de Saint Sernin gowns_ each with cutouts or revealing see-through lace.
Colombian singer Karol G wowed fashionistas with a sea foam green sheer dress that hugged her curves.
Chappell Roan_ last year's winner for Best New Artist_ perhaps took naked dressing too literally.
She removed a burgundy Mugler cape to reveal a wisp of a trailing skirt that was suspended from a pair of nipple rings_ her body decorated with what looked like henna art.
'ICE OUT'
Much like at the Golden Globes_ a number of stars -- including legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell -- wore "ICE OUT" pins to protest US President Donald Trump's sweeping crackdown by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Justin Bieber and his supermodel wife Hailey Bieber sported the pins as did singers Margo Price_ Helen Shen and Jordan Tyson.(AFP)