From 1995 to Now: The Wildest Grammy Gowns Ever

Andrea Cheng

Updated Wed, January 22, 2014 at 4:09 PM UTC

Katy Perry, 2019 — Katy Perry's Balmain gown was a departure for the label, eschewing skin-tight, broad-shoulder silhouettes for something more sculptural and ... sci-fi?

Paris Jackson, 2017 — Paris Jackson paired her Balmain dress with an iridescent clutch. A super-high slit and side cutouts added flashes of skin and gave her a chance to show off her collection of tattoos.

Madonna, 2015 — The Material Girl left little to the imagination in this Givenchy corset.

Lady Gaga, 2015 — Lady Gaga shined in a revealing Brandon Maxwell gown with a strategically placed emerald necklace from Lorraine Schwartz.

Alicia Keys, 2014 — **Alicia Keys**

took the plunge on the red carpet in a down-to-there cobalt blue Armani Prive number.

Kelly Rowland, 2013 — "I feel comfortable," presenter **Kelly Rowland**said of her form-fitting black Georges Chakra mermaid-style gown accented with sheer cutouts. She accessorized with **Lorraine Schwartz**jewelry and a box clutch.

Kimbra, 2013 — **Kimbra**, who was nominated with Gotye for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for "Somebody That I Used to Know," opted for a bejeweled number by Aussie designer Jaime Lee Major. She accented her tulle gown with a classic red lip.

Robyn, 2012 — What inspires **Robyn** 's irresistible dance music? "Life," the double nominee said on the red carpet. No clues as to what inspired her Calvin Klein ensemble accented with platform boots and mega-edgy jewelry.

Nicki Minaj, 2011 — "This outfit is a masterpiece by Givenchy," said **Nicki Minaj**, who was nominated for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. "[It's] Lioness meets her cub, meets fierce-osity meets fabulousity meets runway, meets everything, darling."

Sheryl Crow, 2002 — A floor-length coat did little to cover up **Sheryl Crow's**mini Henry Duarte jumpsuit. "Turning 40 really agrees with me," she told *People* . "I'm busting out."

Mya, 1999 — Nominated for her "Ghetto Supastar" collaboration, R&B songstress **Mya**walked the red carpet in a pajama-inspired brocade tube top, cropped pants and oversize coat.

Mary J. Blige, 1996 — Who's that mystery woman? A shades-wearing **Mary J. Blige** picked up her first Grammy for the Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in head-to-toe leopard print. The covered-up look included a hood and gloves.

On music's biggest night, the only thing more exciting than finding out who won the Record of the Year is who is wearing who, or in some cases, what , because one thing's for sure: Grammys fashion is not for the faint of heart. That's why we dug into our archives in search for the craziest, most risqué looks to have ever graced the Grammys red carpet, from 1995 on.

From Mary J. Blige 's wild leopard-print (on her hood—and tunic—and pants) in 1996 to Lady Gaga 's theatrical Giorgio Armani micro-dress (not to mention, her intergalactic headpiece by milliner Philip Treacy) in 2010 to Lady Gaga again in 2016, who wore a spectacular Marc Jacobs design that paid tribute to the late David Bowie.

As we brace ourselves with more outrageousness at the 2022 Grammys on April 3, we're taking a look back at our favorite jaw-dropping moments from Grammys past.

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