The Top 14 Culture-Shifting Versace Looks in Grammys History

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Jennifer Lopez and Dua Lipa wearing Versace at the Grammys
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The countdown is on. The 2026 Grammy Awards will be held on Sunday, February 1. Many of the industry's biggest stars are nominated this year, including Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny, Justin Bieber, Kendrick Lamar, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Rosé, Cardi B, and more. In anticipation of the sure-to-be-amazing looks, I decided to take a walk down memory lane and revisit iconic outfits by one of the event's most dominant red carpet designers: Versace.

You probably don't need reminding, but Jennifer Lopez's cut-down-to-there Versace dress went hugely viral in 2000 before going viral was even a thing. In 2021, Doja Cat wore her version of the dress, donning a belly button exposing, plunging gown festooned with feathers. Scroll down to see my favorite Versace looks in Grammys history, including those worn by Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Christina Aguilera, Nicki Minaj, and Paris Hilton.

Dua Lipa on the Grammys red carpet.

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WHO: Dua Lipa

WHAT: Attending the 2021 Grammys

WEAR: Versace dress

Lil Nas X at the Grammys wearing hot pink.

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WHO: Lil Nas X

WHAT: Attending the 2020 Grammys

WEAR: Versace outfit

Taylor Swift on the Grammys red carpet.

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WHO: Taylor Swift

WHAT: Attending the 2016 Grammys

WEAR: Versace top and skirt

Beyoncé performing at the Grammys.

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WHO: Beyoncé

WHAT: Attending the 2010 Grammys

WEAR: Versace dress

Doja Cat on the Grammys red carpet.

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WHO: Doja Cat

WHAT: Attending the 2021 Grammys

WEAR: Versace dress

Christina Aguilera on the Grammys red carpet.

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WHO: Christina Aguilera

WHAT: Attending the 2004 Grammys

WEAR: Atelier Versace dress

Lady Gaga attending the Grammys.

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WHO: Lady Gaga

WHAT: Attending the 2012 Grammys

WEAR: Versace outfit

Paris Hilton on the Grammys red carpet.

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WHO: Paris Hilton

WHAT: Attending the 2009 Grammys

WEAR: Versace dress

Jennifer Lopez at the Grammys.

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WHO: Jennifer Lopez

WHAT: Attending the 2000 Grammys

WEAR: Atelier Versace dress

Dua Lipa's Grammys red carpet outfit.

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WHO: Dua Lipa

WHAT: Attending the 2022 Grammys

WEAR: Versace dress

Doja Cat on the Grammys red carpet.

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WHO: Doja Cat

WHAT: Attending the 2023 Grammys

WEAR: Versace dress

Lizzo wearing a white dress at the Grammys in 2020.

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WHO: Lizzo

WHAT: Attending the 2020 Grammys

WEAR: Atelier Versace dress

Nicki Minaj on the Grammys red carpet.

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WHO: Nicki Minaj

WHAT: Attending the 2012 Grammys

WEAR: Versace outfit

Doja Cat on the Grammys red carpet.

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WHO: Doja Cat

WHAT: Attending the 2022 Grammys

WEAR: Atelier Versace dress

Erin Fitzpatrick
Erin Fitzpatrick
Associate Director, Fashion News

Erin got her start as a Who What Wear intern in 2011—back when the site only published a single story per day. (We have since increased that number twentyfold.) She graduated magna cum laude from USC and lives in Los Angeles. In college, she also interned at Refinery29, where she was promoted to editorial assistant and then assistant editor. After nearly three years at R29, she came back to WWW in 2015, where she is now the Associate Director of Fashion News. From the Oscars to the Met Gala, she leads the site's entire red carpet coverage strategy. She specializes in celebrity and fashion news but also enjoys writing travel features and runway reports. She frequently contributes to WWW's social accounts and has a sizable following on her personal TikTok.