Im glad I was watching the Grammy’s privately this year and not present at the ceremony. The liberty to walk away or tune them out was definitely a luxury this time around. Of course there were some key moments including Radiohead’s first live U.S. television performance since 2000 in which they were accompanied by the USC Marching Band, Coldplay‘s performance of Viva La Vida- Best Song of the Year, Jamie Foxx, Ne-Yo, Smokey Robinson and Duke Fakir performing a tribute to The Four Tops, and JT and Al Green, who jumped in at the last minute for no show Rhiana.
And now on the fashion tip, here are a few things I felt needed a mention; whether you loved or hated Coldplay‘s outfits or more specifically their embellished military jackets I am certian you noticed them. We have seen Chris Marin sport similar jackets before but it made a serious impact to see them all rocking the style. It was news to me that the jackets were handmade by Coldplay bassist and so-called “quiet man, Guy Berryman – fourth richest man under the age of 30 in the UK, with an estimated wealth of £25 million (According to an article released by MSN UK in April 2008).
Estelle‘s dress in which she presented and performed was by far the most interesting dress of the night for me. I am still looking into who the designer is and will fill in this major detail shortly. Kanye looked great beside her with his sequinced jacket and glove, but the MJ reference with the hair the the whole ‘fit was far to present for my praise.
M.I.A. was a huge topic last night, no pun intended (lol!). She informed the public that yesterday was her due date, but that didn’t hinder her appearance, so come on Rhi Rhi! First it was the red carpet dress that barely fit in the frame of the photos. There is word that the Indian inspired printed dress is a piece from her new collection, if so God help her. But I have to say that I really enjoyed her Loony Tunes mesh dress which she came out on stage with for her performance with Kanye, T.I., Lil’ Wayne, and Jay Z. Very M.I.A.!
And lastly a short remark about Katie Perry‘s Carmen Miranda inspired costume… The dress was so rad but she killed it! Wearing little metallic flats was not the answer. Rather than looking like a sexy bombshell she looked like a little confused child. Worst performance of the night, hands down.
