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Grammys 2022: Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo and Dua Lipa lead the black-on-black trend, Jon Batiste and Lil Nas X make sparkling statements

BTS put on an energetic performance at the Grammys. (Reuters: Maria Alejandra Cardona)

In the last major awards show of the season and after delays and disruptions, the Grammys have returned.

With Grammys fashion tipping towards the less "traditional" end of the red carpet fashion scale, many weren't sure what to expect — but from the elegant to the eccentric to the straight-up extra, this year's looks were certainly entertaining.

Here are some of the trends that shone through.

You can't go wrong with black

Is this one of Dua Lipa's best red carpet looks of all time? (AP: Jordan Strauss)
From the arrivals hall to the stage Lady Gaga did not set a foot wrong.  (AP: Jordan Strauss)
Billie Eilish's Grammys look reminds us a little of her Oscars ensemble from last week. (AP: Jordan Strauss)
It's a good thing Olivia Rodrigo didn't go with anything too wild or heavy, considering the amount of awards she's had to collect. (AP: Jordan Strauss)

Sheer is going nowhere

This colour on Doja Cat is *chef's kiss*. (AP: Jordan Strauss)
Paris Hilton placing a lot of trust in those strategically placed embellishments. (AP: Jordan Strauss)
Jasmine Sanders goes for butterfly accents. (AP: Jordan Strauss)
Laverne Cox also hopped on the black gown trend. (AP: Jordan Strauss)

We can appreciate a bold choice at any age or of any gender

Lil Nas X. Just. Flawless. (AP: Jordan Strauss)
STOP IT THIS IS TOO CUTE from Islay-Rose and Kenyon Dixon. (AP: Jordan Strauss)
Grammy nomination leader Jon Batiste brings some excitement. (AP: Jordan Strauss)
Some of Joni Mitchell's archived work was nominated for Best Historical Album this year. (AP: Jordan Strauss)

Even if that bold choice is in hair

Aussie favourite The Kid LAROI goes for a bubblegum hue. (AP: Jordan Strauss)
J Balvin's blue hair actually had some artwork on the back! (AP: Jordan Strauss)
Jake Torrey and Tia Tia, giving Cynthia from Rugrats. (AP: Jordan Strauss)
Just a reminder that Omer Fedi and Addison Rae were born in the 2000s. The look isn't weird, you're just old. (AP: Jordan Strauss)

There's always a place for classic red carpet glam

Rachel Zegler tackles another red carpet with flawless grace. (AP: Jordan Strauss)
Floral and feminine from Chrissy Teigen with John Legend. (AP: Jordan Strauss)
Tiffany Haddish shining brighter than an award statue! (AP: Jordan Strauss)
It could be argued that leopard print isn't classic red carpet glam. But Megan Thee Stallion is just serving that energy. (Reuters: Maria Alejandra Cardona)

And a place for the not-so-classic too

What flower is Japanese Breakfast channeling here? (Reuters: Maria Alejandra Cardona)
It's Donatella Versace. Don't argue. (AP: Jordan Strauss)
Dear Tayla Parx, in the words of the great Fashion Critical: "Whaddya call this, love?!" (AP: Jordan Strauss)
Lenny Kravitz. I C O N I C. (AP: Jordan Strauss)
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