Niki Schwan, Vibe Magazine's Fashion Director and the celebrity stylist who brought the world some of Nicki Minaj's hottest outfits in 2010, picks out this year's 19 best and worst looks from the stage and red carpet of Grammys 2011.
"The fashion this year was underwhelming," Schwan tells Billboard.com. "There weren't any of the die-hard, envelope-pushing fashions that we have seen from musicians in the past. In the end, there were serious disappointments that far outweighed the best looks."
"The fashion this year was underwhelming," Schwan tells Billboard.com. "There weren't any of the die-hard, envelope-pushing fashions that we have seen from musicians in the past. In the end, there were serious disappointments that far outweighed the best looks."
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BEST AND WORST-DRESSED PICK: Rihanna
NIKI SCHWAN: "I am on the fence over whether Rihanna belongs on the best or worst side of this list as far as her red carpet look; she definitely made a statement and looked sexy. My first thoughts were that the dress had a modern day bombshell feel to it. However, this Givenchy dress ultimately looked like it was made from layers of whipped cream, and personally knowing the kind of selection Rihanna gets, I wonder if this was really the best option for her."
"Although she didn't nail it on the red carpet, I did LOVE her performance costume with Drake. The sheer caftan she had on in the beginning of the song was right on trend for Spring 2011 and was super-sexy paired with her red-fringe ensemble. The beading on her body suit and belt completed her bohemian-chic look perfectly."
"Although she didn't nail it on the red carpet, I did LOVE her performance costume with Drake. The sheer caftan she had on in the beginning of the song was right on trend for Spring 2011 and was super-sexy paired with her red-fringe ensemble. The beading on her body suit and belt completed her bohemian-chic look perfectly."
