During the recent Grammys, Justin Bieber made headlines with a strikingly unconventional stage look that stood in sharp contrast to the evening's usual glamour. Known for pushing boundaries with his fashion, the Canadian singer's performance outfit immediately sparked conversation online and his afterparty casualness only added fuel to the fire.
The dramatic shift from red carpet elegance to a more relaxed performance and afterparty vibe quickly became the event's defining fashion moment.
Stripped-Back Moment on the Grammys Stage
At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Bieber gave one of the night's most widely-discussed fashion moments. But few expected it to centre on what he wasn't wearing.
Returning to the Grammy stage for the first time since 2022, the 31-year-old pop icon delivered a minimalist live performance of his nominated track 'Yukon' from his 2025 album Swag. Under a single spotlight and with only a purple guitar in hand, Bieber defied traditional performance attire entirely. On stage, he appeared shirtless and wore only pale blue silk boxers and dark-coloured socks from his own fashion label, Skylrk.
The artist's earlier presence on the red carpet, when he and his wife Hailey Bieber were the centre of attention in classy black outfits, made his choice all the more striking.
People reports that Justin arrived in an oversized Balenciaga suit accessorised with a 100 carat diamond necklace by Lorraine Schwartz. Meanwhile, Hailey wore a strapless black Alaïa dress and matching 30 carat pear-shaped diamond centre.
The contrast between the elegant carpet moment and the nearly bare stage look underscored a deliberate, if polarising, fashion narrative. Whether perceived as marketing for Skylrk or a statement of artistic vulnerability, the moment went viral and generated a lot of conversation on social media.
Justin Bieber just gave the type of performance that makes you shake your head and scrunch your face. Full body chills. #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/iGYorw9lyh
— BravoBabe (@thebravobabe_) February 2, 2026
Afterparty Look Adds Irony to the Evening
The Grammys night didn't end with socks and boxers on stage. For the post-show celebrations, Justin switched into what could be called a 'laid-back' yet ironically misplaced outfit. During the afterparty, he opted for baggy low-rise jeans that revealed light pink Skylrk boxer briefs. He paired them with a green hoodie, worn without a shirt underneath, and chunky sneakers.
On the other hand, this off-duty look stood in stark contrast to his wife's glamorous afterparty appearance. Hailey wrote a white halter neck minidress, dripping with beads by Ludovic de Saint Sernin. Sandals from Saint Laurent and big diamond earrings completed her look.
Justin Bieber leaving his Grammy's after-party in Los Angeles. pic.twitter.com/ZuJrycQ9eo
— 📸 (@metgalacrave) February 2, 2026
Justin and Hailey Bieber return to mismatched dressing for a Grammys 2026 afterparty https://t.co/3WEaUVh9Mc pic.twitter.com/OpJX7EG31c
— Page Six (@PageSix) February 2, 2026
His Unfiltered Style Evolution
Justin Bieber's odd Grammys attire is just the latest in a long line of daring looks that have evolved with him. He has been in the public eye for over 15 years, and in that time he has gone through phases of high fashion collaborations and streetwear cool.
In his early career, Bieber favoured signature hoodies, retro sneakers, and baggy silhouettes—rooted in skater-inspired street style. As his fashion identity has matured, he still leans into these looser cut silhouettes, but blending them with designer pieces and items linked to his own label. Apparently, he has never been one to shy away from putting his own personal stamp on his wardrobe.
