It’s been four days since the 2026 Grammy Awards, and while the general public is busy debating Olivia Dean’s Best New Artist win and making memes of Bad Bunny’s emotional reaction at his first Grammy win, the fashion world is still stuck on one image: Katseye in coordinated Ludovic de Saint Sernin.
For their first-ever Grammy appearance, the six-piece global group not only showed up to the awards show; they made a statement about group identity. But as a fashion and beauty writer, I have to ask: was this a stellar masterclass in “New Era” girl group styling, or did it feel a little too much like a Project Runway “unfinished” challenge?
Down The Look: Cohesion vs. Construction
Katseye arrived in six variations of the same “naked dress” concept—a mix of sheer white florals, silver glitter, and Ludovic de Saint Sernin’s signature leather lace-up details. The palette was ethereal, a sharp difference from the sea of black gowns worn by the likes of Rosé and Sabrina Carpenter.
However, the verdict among stylists and fans was divided. On one hand, the look was a nostalgic nod to the coordinated Destiny’s Child era (minus the denim). On the other hand, the internet was quick to point out that the sheer lace looked, well, a bit too “fast fashion” for the group.
“It feels like this designer doesn’t know how to make flattering or interesting looks for anyone that isn’t a size tiny,” noted one top commenter on Reddit’s r/whatthefrockk.
While the concept of “unification through fabric” is brilliant for a group debut, the execution (especially the fit on members like Megan and Lara) left some of us wanting more “Haute Couture” and less “Mall.”
Angelic Hues and Naomi Yasuda Nails
Where the fashion was polarizing, the beauty was a unanimous win. The group worked with legendary nail artist Naomi Yasuda to create six individually tailored sets that still managed to feel like a cohesive family.
- The Face: The makeup, handled by Cesar DeLeon Ramirez, leaned into “Angelic Glam”—soft, dewy skin and monochromatic peach and silver tones that complemented the white gowns.
- The Accessories: Proving that the 2010s are truly back, Yoonchae and Megan revived the glitzy choker, a trend we haven’t seen on a major red carpet in years.
The Final Verdict
Katseye’s Grammy debut was a success because it proved they are industry players. They walked the carpet as nominees (Best New Artist and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance) and left as ones to watch.
Was the Ludovic de Saint Sernin lace a bit “curtain-core”? Maybe. But given that most attendees went for safe, black-tie choices, Katseye chose to be a unified, polarizing, and undeniably visible force. And that should count for something.
