Blac Chyna’s Grammys 2023 red carpet look sparks ‘Black Swan’ comparisons
Blac Chyna or “Black Swan?”
The reality star made a surprise appearance on Sunday’s Grammys 2023 red carpet in typically head-turning fashion.
Chyna, 24, looked ready to take flight in a flamboyant black feathered bodysuit featuring a fan of inky plumage that framed her head, sparking plenty of comparisons to the 2010 ballet thriller starring Natalie Portman.
“What in the black swan??” one follower commented on her Instagram post showcasing the heavily beaded and sequined creation, while another quipped, “I’m waiting for her to lay a [sic] egg.”
“Black Swan the Tubi version,” a third cracked, referencing the free movie-streaming app, while a fourth wrote, “Maybe this fit will scare the egg prices down cause sis this is a cockadoodle DON’T.”
Others questioned why the OnlyFans creator — who shares daughter Dream, 6, with Rob Kardashian — was attending the Grammys in the first place.
“What business could she possibly have there??” one Twitter user asked, while another tweeted, “How did Blac Chyna even get invited? Someone, anyone, quickly!”
Chimed in a third, “Now HOW did Black Chyna get an invite to the #GRAMMYs and WHY is she dressed like that raven that drove Edgar Allan Poe crazy.”
Other choice tweets about the star’s feather-filled fashion choice ranged from, “Why y’all let Blac Chyna come out the house lookin like a burnt Thanksgiving turkey??” to, “she looks like the Babadook.”
The costume made waves on TikTok as well, where one pop culture pundit described it as what would happen if “Morticia and an ostrich had a baby.”
Another TikToker described the look as “scary and not in, like, a scary fashion way.”
Looking this good should be “Unholy.”
Sam Smith and Kim Petras went for a red-hot coordinated fashion moment on the Grammys 2023 red carpet Sunday.
Smith (who identifies as non-binary and uses “they/them” pronouns) rocked a custom bright red Valentino gown courtesy of creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli, which they paired with matching gloves, a veiled top hat and a sparkly cane.
Petras perfectly matched her collaborator in a voluminous vintage minidress by Victor Costa, which she accessorized with a scarlet veil and oversized pendant.
The dynamic duo — who collaborated on hit song “Unholy” — brought along an equally chic entourage for the evening, including “RuPaul’s Drag Race” stars Gottmik and Violet Chachki.
Chachki went all out in a sheer slip gown with a ruffled train, while Gottmik posed in a latex look with shoulder pads.
They were joined by four Valentino-clad backup dancers, all sporting Jesus-like wigs.
The musicians took the stage during the Grammys for a fiery performance of “Unholy” that polarized viewers; conservative types (including Texas Sen. Ted Cruz) slammed the spectacle as “evil” and “satanic,” while fans rushed to the queer artists’ defense.
“Evil is when a man walks into a school & murders a dozen children Evil is when Russia bombs schools & hospitals to steal land Evil is NOT when a musician dances around in a devil suit performing a hit song,” one social media user wrote.
“Unholy” won the Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, making Petras the first openly trans woman to win in that category.
Anthony Allen Ramos, vice president of communications and talent at GLAAD, told Page Six in a statement, “By awarding queer artists from so many segments of the LGBTQ community and representing so many musical genres as Grammy winners, the Recording Academy reminded the world just how impactful LGBTQ people are when it comes to creating music.”
Smith recently also received backlash for their “I’m Not Here to Make Friends” music video earlier this month, which includes a series of sexy looks crafted by designer Christian Cowan ranging from a showgirl-worthy feather headdress to a bejeweled corset paired with nipple pasties.
“If Sam Smith were thin, cis, and straight, they wouldn’t be ridiculed for how they present and dress. If Harry Styles wore the same fits on a magazine cover, y’all would be screaming YAS QUEEN. Anyway, support fat queer people,” writer Mae Murray tweeted in response.
Added author Owen Jones, “Sex has always been a running theme in modern pop music, and music videos often flaunt it. But Sam Smith has made the criminal offence of being a) queer and b) not skinny, and in an increasingly anti-LGBTQ culture, that can’t be tolerated.”
Lourdes Leon is making a point to emulate her mom’s style.
Madonna’s 26-year-old daughter brought back memories of one of her mother’s iconic ’90s looks as she walked the Grammys 2023 red carpet yesterday in a sizzling red dress.
Wearing a form-fitting Area gown covered in crystals and a pointy cone bra-style bust, the model channeled Madonna’s famous Jean Paul Gaultier corset from her 1990s Blond Ambition tour.
Leon showed off the conical style while posing for photos with her pal Trinity Vigorsky outside the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles last night, wearing her dark hair in a simple, straight style and coordinating her nails to her dress with an extra-long red manicure.
The celebrity daughter — who made Page Six Style’s Grammys best-dressed list — sported red Gianvito Rossi heels with gemstone accents and a white pedicure along with a dazzling diamond cross necklace and dangling earrings by Loree Rodkin.
“ok lourdes leon little reference to ur mama i love to see it,” one fan tweeted along with a side-by-side photo of Madonna in her OG cone bra.
This actually isn’t the first time Leon has rocked the pointy look; back in 2012, the then-15-year-old sported a cone bra in a picture Madonna snapped backstage at her MDNA tour.
Along with having a penchant for conical boobs, the star also has followed in her mom’s footsteps by becoming a Jean Paul Gaultier muse, modeling in photos for one of the designer’s 2019 campaigns.
Leon wasn’t the only one in the family to get in on the Grammys fun last night as she was joined by her mom at the event — and Madonna’s appearance caused quite a few fans to wonder what had happened to her “new face.”
Her mother aside, Leon fortunately arrived on time for all of the musical action yesterday following an embarrassing incident last week when she was denied entry to the Marc Jacobs fashion show for arriving late.
With all of the incredible looks in Madonna’s wardrobe over the years, we’re eager to see which one of her mom’s styles Lourdes copies next.
It wouldn’t be music’s biggest night without a major fashion moment (or many).
And the industry’s biggest stars truly upped the ante on the Grammys 2023 red carpet on Sunday, February 5, arriving at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles wearing eye-catching looks awash in sequins, feathers, crystals and chains.
Below, see who made our best-dressed list from this year’s Grammys — from Taylor Swift in midnight blue (make that “Midnights” blue) to Harry Styles in a Swarovski-studded jumpsuit.
Taylor Swift
The “Anti-Hero” hitmaker looked abs-olutely incredible in a custom Roberto Cavalli ensemble that included a long-sleeved turtleneck crop top (very “1989,” no?) and a matching high-waisted skirt, both sprinkled with sparkling crystals and accented with $3 million worth of purple sapphire jewels from Lorraine Schwartz.
Harry Styles
The “As It Was” crooner proved ex Olivia Wilde’s not the only one who can free the nipple with his look for the Grammys carpet: a bespoke Egonlab jumpsuit covered with 250,000 Swarovski crystals in a playful harlequin pattern, styled sans shirt.
Cardi B
The “WAP” rapper was a walking work of art in this avant-garde electric blue ensemble by Gaurav Gupta Couture. Featuring sculptural swirls that framed her face and famous curves, Cardi’s ripped-from-the-runway look debuted at Paris Fashion Week mere days before the Grammys.
Lizzo
The “About Damn Time” chart-topper looked like a tangerine dream in her citrus-colored Dolce & Gabbana corset gown and matching opera coat embroidered with silk flowers.
Kacey Musgraves
Bubblegum beauty! The “Star-Crossed” songstress balanced flamboyance and femininity in this pastel catsuit-and-feather-cape combo from Valentino paired with matching Stuart Weitzman pumps.
Doja Cat
After covering herself with over 30,000 scarlet Swarovski crystals at Paris Fashion Week, the “Say So” singer went in a decidedly darker direction for the Grammys with this jet-black vinyl Atelier Versace gown and matching opera gloves.
Jennifer Lopez
Leave it to J.Lo to bring the glamour to every carpet she graces. The “Shotgun Wedding” star looked spectacular in her sparkling navy Gucci gown — which she teamed with equally glitzy accessories, including a duo of diamond-encrusted Bulgari Serpenti diamond necklaces.
Lourdes Leon
Madonna’s eldest daughter might’ve missed the Marc Jacobs show by arriving a little late last week — but luckily, she was right on time for the Grammys, and looking ravishing in her ruby red Area gown to boot. Loree Rodkin jewels and matching Gianvito Rossi heels finished off her look.
Anitta
The Brazilian beauty brought a serious dose of drama to the Grammys carpet with her vintage Atelier Versace gown, a masterwork of laser-cut leather and lace outfitted with a sweeping ruffled train. Tiffany & Co. jewels — including a mesmerizing 12-carat kunzite pendant, a diamond tennis bracelet and multiple sparkling rings — accented her look without overpowering it.
