Cher made a surprise appearance at the 2026 Grammy Awards to accept a well-deserved Lifetime Achievement Award along with other music industry superstars Carlos Santana, Chaka Khan, Fela Kuti, Paul Simon and Whitney Houston. The “Believe,” “Strong Enough” and “I Got You Babe” singer also created a buzz thanks to the sheer bodysuit and split leather dress that she was wearing for the big event.
GettyWhen Cher took the stage, “she did so in a black, lace, see-through gown,” according to Harper’s Bazaar. “The naked dress featured a layer of leather strands arranged in a deconstructed manner, and the musical legend wore it with a cropped black leather jacket and some glossy boots.”
Getty“Over the years, she’s made quite a few memorable appearances on the red carpet, too,” the publication continued. “In fact, … at Harper’s Bazaar, we named her 1974 outfit—which consisted of a butterfly bikini top and sheer shawl—one of the 50 best Grammy Awards looks of all time. Clearly, she still knows how to make a statement.”
Fans Reacted to Cher’s Look
To honor Cher’s achievement, Allure shared an Instagram post about the beloved star, writing, “She’s an icon, she’s a legend, and she is the moment ✨ Congratulations to #Cher for accepting the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 68th Annual #GrammyAwards 💕”
In response, one follower left a comment, saying, “Best look of the night 🖤”
“New 2026 goal: be as unbothered and glam as Cher,” another person added.
A third person wrote, “MY ICON 4EVAAA ⭐️”
“She’s amazing!! 🔥,” came from another fan.
Someone else commented, writing, “Icon, legend, trailblazer! There are no words to describe her impact on modern culture. Music, fashion, film, television and more. She is and will always be the queen! ✨✨✨✨✨”
Cher Has Spent Her Career ‘Defying Trends’
GettyThere’s is certainly no doubt that along with being a music legend, Cher is a fashion icon.
“From the epic Bob Mackie costumes of The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour to her arresting 1986 Academy Awards mohawk headdress and matching gown, there was little time left over for sneakers and sweats—and with good reason,” according to Vogue.
“In this era I could hardly take a bad picture,” she said. “All my clothes were fabulous, and I loved them. I spent pretty much all of my time naked.”
Indeed, Cher has “delighted the world by defying trends (and alarmed the censors with her racier leather and lace pieces)…”
Cher has always looked GREAT even till this day…
#congratulations the icon..