Grammy Awards: 23 of the best red-carpet looks of all time

From Rihanna's Alaia gown to Cardi B’s incredible vintage Thierry Mugler creation, here are some of the music awards' best fashion moments

2000: Britney Spears goes for all-out glamour in Randolph Duke and Oscar de la Renta at the Grammy Awards in 2000. AFP

2012: Adele channels classic glamour in Giorgio Armani for the 54th annual Grammy Awards. FilmMagic

2013: Rihanna stuns in this sweeping red gown by Azzedine Alaia at the 55th annual Grammy Awards. EPA

2013: Beyonce wears a monochrome Osman jumpsuit for the 55th annual Grammy Awards. EPA

2014: Chrissy Teigen wears Johanna Johnson for the 56th annual Grammy Awards. EPA

2015: Taylor Swift wears Lebanese designer Elie Saab for the 57th annual Grammy Awards. EPA

2015: Katy Perry attends the 57th Grammy Awards wearing Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad. EPA

2015: Rihanna opts for Giambattista Valli Couture for the 57th annual Grammy Awards. Getty Images

2015: Kim Kardashian wears a gold glittering gown by Jean Paul Gaultier for the 57th annual Grammy Awards. EPA

2016: Taylor Swift arrives for the 58th annual Grammy Awards wearing this block colour two-piece by Atelier Versace. EPA

2016: Ciara arrives for the 58th annual Grammy Awards in Alexandre Vauthier Couture. EPA

2017: Carrie Underwood wears Elie Madi for the 59th annual Grammy Awards. EPA

2017: Adele stuns in this green Givenchy gown for the 59th annual Grammy Awards. EPA

2017: Jennifer Lopez donned a lilac Ralph & Russo number for the 59th annual Grammy Awards. EPA

2018: Karen Fairchild wears Monique Lhullier for the 60th annual Grammy Awards. Getty Images

2018: Rita Ora wears Ralph & Russo for the 60th annual Grammy Awards. EPA

2018: Eve arrives for the 60th annual Grammy Awards in a glittery power suit by Naeem Khan. EPA

2018: SZA makes her Grammy Awards debut in Atelier Versace. EPA

2018: Cardi B arrives makes her Grammy Awards debut wearing Lebanon's Ashi Studio. EPA

2019: Janelle Monae wears Jean Paul Gaultier for the 61st annual Grammy Awards. EPA

2019: Cardi B stole the show at the 61st annual Grammy Awards in her vintage Thierry Mugler oyster-inspired gown. EPA

2019: Kacey Musgraves wows in Valentino at the 61st annual Grammy Awards. Getty Images

2019: Miley Cyrus looks chic in a Mugler suit at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards. AFP

The Grammy Awards are one of the most prestigious events in music, honouring artists across the board for the work they have produced over the past 12 months.

It’s also a chance for musicians to don their finest gowns for the red carpet, and in the event’s 62-year history, there have been some seriously memorable looks.

From Rihanna's sweeping scarlet gown by Tunisia's Azzedine Alaia to Cardi B’s incredible vintage Thierry Mugler creation at 2019’s ceremony, the red carpet is always a source of marvel and inspiration for fashion fans.

Scroll through our gallery above to see some of the best red carpet looks from years gone by.

This year’s Grammy Awards will take place at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 26.

Lizzo and Billie Eilish are the front-runners for 2020, with six nominations and five nominations respectively.

Lizzo is nominated for Best Pop Solo Performance, Best New Artist, Best Song and Best Album, while Eilish, 17, is nominated for Best Pop Solo Performance, Best New Artist, Best Song and Best Album.