Turned heads
Fashion trends naturally evolve, and everyone probably has their favorite era. Lately, though, we’ve seen more and more celebrities showing up at events in outfits that are sheer, see-through, or barely there.

It grabs attention, pushes the boundaries of fashion, and lets them showcase confidence and style. With beauty teams, resources, and peak moments in their careers, they can pull off looks most people couldn’t, and get away with it.

Designers argue these daring looks are a celebration of freedom and a bold reflection of our shifting attitudes toward nudity. Critics, on the other hand, call them a play on the male gaze.

At the 2026 Grammys, several celebrities truly turned heads with their daring and eye-catching outfits.

One of the most jaw-dropping looks came from Chappell Roan, nominated for The Subway. The singer stunned in a sheer Mugler gown that left her chest completely exposed, held up by faux nipple rings.“Not even Bianca Censori would wear this,” one social media user commented.

Heidi Klum also grabbed attention in a custom Marina Hoermanseder latex dress sculpted to mimic her own body. The 52-year-old supermodel admitted that the stiff design forced her to take “baby steps” all night, joking about the difficulty of moving in the hyper-realistic look. “

I also go for a showstopper kind of an outfit,” Klum told Billboard. “I’m never someone who is… for the nice thing. I always like something special.” Despite her explanation, online critics didn’t hold back.

“Wow, this is heinous. Looks like someone dipped her in liquid wax and called it fashion,” one user wrote, while another quipped,
The 2026 Grammy Awards turned the red carpet into a daring display of near-n*de fashion, leaving fans stunned and sparking a tidal wave of online debate.

Compared to the 2016 Grammys, where stars favored elegant gowns and tailored suits, this year’s ceremony showcased outfits that pushed the limits of sheer fabrics, cutouts, and provocative designs.

Turned heads
Fashion trends naturally evolve, and everyone probably has their favorite era. Lately, though, we’ve seen more and more celebrities showing up at events in outfits that are sheer, see-through, or barely there.

It grabs attention, pushes the boundaries of fashion, and lets them showcase confidence and style. With beauty teams, resources, and peak moments in their careers, they can pull off looks most people couldn’t, and get away with it.

Designers argue these daring looks are a celebration of freedom and a bold reflection of our shifting attitudes toward nudity. Critics, on the other hand, call them a play on the male gaze.

At the 2026 Grammys, several celebrities truly turned heads with their daring and eye-catching outfits.

One of the most jaw-dropping looks came from Chappell Roan, nominated for The Subway. The singer stunned in a sheer Mugler gown that left her chest completely exposed, held up by faux nipple rings.

Chappell Roan attends the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
Fans quickly compared the outfit to Bianca Censori, Kanye West’s wife, known for her skin-baring ensembles.

“Not even Bianca Censori would wear this,” one social media user commented.

Heidi Klum also grabbed attention in a custom Marina Hoermanseder latex dress sculpted to mimic her own body. The 52-year-old supermodel admitted that the stiff design forced her to take “baby steps” all night, joking about the difficulty of moving in the hyper-realistic look. “

I also go for a showstopper kind of an outfit,” Klum told Billboard. “I’m never someone who is… for the nice thing. I always like something special.” Despite her explanation, online critics didn’t hold back.

“Wow, this is heinous. Looks like someone dipped her in liquid wax and called it fashion,” one user wrote, while another quipped,

Heidi Klum attends the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
“It kind of looks like she’s been dipped in a cheese fondue.” Comparisons to Censori’s sheer 2025 look were unavoidable: “Bianca Censori, 2026 edition,” one person noted.

Other stars embraced the trend of revealing looks as well. Teyana Taylor wowed in waist-cinching cutouts, Zara Larsson opted for minimal cropped pieces, and men weren’t shy either, Justin Bieber performed in silver boxer shorts, prompting users to quip, “This is the Grammys, not the beach.”

Fans also spotted daring ensembles from Julia Fox, Florence Pugh, Kristen Stewart, and Dakota Johnson, leading one netizen to bluntly ask, “Why wear anything?”

Behavioral psychologist Dr. Carolyn Mair, author of The Psychology of Fashion, explained the rise of these daring styles: “This trend is connected to many political issues… It’s a reaction to the control that people are having over our lives. With translucent or revealing looks, the wearer feels empowered and communicates to the world that they have control over their own body.”