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This year's Grammy Awards saw a plethora of celebrities from the music industry and beyond descend upon the red carpet in Los Angeles in an array of striking ensembles .
The sartorial prowess didn't end there, as the event's performers also raised the fashion stakes while on stage at Staples Centre.
Sparkles were definitely having a moment at the 61st Grammy Awards, with Lady Gaga donning an embellished catsuit for her rendition of 'Shallow ' from A Star Is Born and host Alicia Keys wearing an eye-catching pair of high-waisted silver trousers for her powerful musical medley.
Cardi B also turned heads with her cheetah-inspired outfit for her performance of new single 'Money', as did Jennifer Lopez during her controversial tribute to Motown .
Here are all the best looks from the performances at this year's Grammys: Show all 8 1 /8The best looks from the performances at the 2019 Grammy Awards The best looks from the performances at the 2019 Grammy Awards Lady Gaga sparkled brightly in a jewelled catsuit on stage at the 2019 Grammy Awards as she performed 'Shallow' from critically acclaimed film 'A Star Is Born'. Mark Ronson, who co-wrote the song alongside Lady Gaga, accompanied the singer on guitar.
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The best looks from the performances at the 2019 Grammy Awards Jennifer Lopez paid tribute to the music of Motown with a special performance during the awards ceremony. The first outfit the singer wore featured a black, sparkling floor-length gown with a thigh split and extravagant feathered sleeves. Some have criticised the fact that Lopez was chosen to lead the Motown tribute, as opposed to a black artist.
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The best looks from the performances at the 2019 Grammy Awards Janelle Monáe had the audience on their feet with her spine-tingling performance of 'Make Me Feel', from her third studio album 'Dirty Computer'. The singer wore a black latex bodysuit with a high white collar and fishnet stockings.
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The best looks from the performances at the 2019 Grammy Awards Grammy award-winning singer H.E.R. looked every inch a star on the stage wearing a sparkling ensemble, which she paired with chic sunglasses. H.E.R., which stands for 'Having Everything Revealed', gave a stirring rendition of 'Hard Place' from her album 'I Used to Know Her: Part 2'.
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The best looks from the performances at the 2019 Grammy Awards Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus were quite the pair on stage at the Grammys as they sang Parton's 1973 classic 'Jolene' together. Cyrus, who is Parton's goddaughter, wore a floral marigold co-ord, while Parton wore an angelic white sheer dress for the performance.
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The best looks from the performances at the 2019 Grammy Awards Diana Ross proved that age is just a number as she took to the stage at the Grammys in celebration of her forthcoming 75th birthday. The star, who sang 'The Best Years of My Life' and 'Reach Out And Touch (Somebody's Hand), wore a bright red chiffon ballgown for her performance.
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The best looks from the performances at the 2019 Grammy Awards Cardi B, who became the first female solo artist to win Best Rap Album at the 2019 Grammys, wore a lavish ensemble for the performance of her latest single 'Money'. The rapper wore a cheetah patterned sheer catsuit, complete with similarly patterned large peacock-esque feathers and a diamante embellishment on her front.
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The best looks from the performances at the 2019 Grammy Awards Grammys host Alicia Keys astounded the audience during the awards ceremony when she performed a medley of classic songs while playing two pianos simultaneously. The singer wore high-waisted sequinned trousers for her performance, with a low-cut long-sleeved black top and a stylish black fedora with a structured brim.
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Lady Gaga's custom-made crystal-embellished catsuit was designed by Emmy Award-winning costume designer Perry Meek.
The star also wore custom black Pleaser boots, and sung with a matching crystal-embellished microphone.
"Lady Gaga can I get that catsuit when you're done with it," one fan tweeted . "Those crystals on there are popping."
People watching the awards show also praised Janelle Monáe's on-stage ensemble, which featured a black latex bodysuit and fishnet stockings.
"Who designed @JanelleMonae's performance outfit?! MARVELOUS," one Twitter user remarked .
"I will search for no information about the Grammys EXCEPT for outfits worn by Janelle Monáe and that is final," another added .
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