Doechii reimagined the Roberto Cavalli late ’90s archive at the 2026 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night, wearing a custom gown by the Italian fashion house.
Doechii at the 68th Grammy Awards.
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The Best Music Video winner brought the drama in a beaded high-low gown with an elongated tiered tail, which resembled Rihanna’s yellow cape at the 2015 Met Gala. Each tier, from her hips to the trim, was dusted in gold sparkles along the ruffled stitching. The silky fabric cinched at her waist as if she were holding it up herself, exposing the front of her bare legs. Meanwhile, the top of the dress consisted of a matching purple corset over a sheer orange tank with a cross tie down her chest. Her strappy sandals — a mix of gold, brown and orange — touted little tassels down the front, further embellishing the maximalist aesthetic.
Doechii in a custom Roberto Cavalli gown.
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On the red carpet, the artist said her fashion mission was to feel “goddess-like.” She said, “I’m in a different headspace, I have a new album coming, and I wanted a visual representation of where I’m now.”
For glam, Doechii opted for a coiled palm tree ponytail, burgundy lips and lots of blush. While she often works with avant-garde hairstylist Malcolm Marquez and makeup mogul Chelsea, otherwise known as @makeupbychelseax on Instagram, it’s not known whether the two crafted her Sunday night beauty. WWD has reached out for confirmation.
Doechii styled an ’80s-inspired palm tree hairdo.
Doechii, born Jaylah Ji’mya Hickmon, has been collaborating with celebrity stylist Sam Woolf, the fashion architect whose A-list client roster also includes Jennie Kim. With Woolf’s creative guidance, the self-proclaimed “Swamp Princess” quickly rose to a high-fashion “It” girl, attending almost every major show at Paris Fashion Week last year. The artist also made her Met Gala debut in May 2025, dressed in a custom-tailored Louis Vuitton suit jacket and shorts set by creative director Pharrell Williams.
Earlier in the night, the female rapper was announced the 2026 Best Music Video winner for her hit single, “Anxiety,” which is also up for Song of the Year, Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance and Record of the Year.
The 68th annual Grammy Awards, hosted by Trevor Noah for the sixth consecutive year, honor the best music and artists from 2025. Held at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night, the 2026 Grammys feature performances by Lady Gaga, Addison Rae and Sabrina Carpenter, among others. Bad Bunny, Chappell Roan, Doechii and Billie Eilish are among the high-profile nominees for Record of the Year. The ceremony will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+ at 8 pm ET.
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