Latin GRAMMYs 2026: Rosalía Wins Album of the Year as White Rules the Red Carpet

Latin music’s biggest night, the 27th Latin GRAMMY Awards, took place on the evening of Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The night’s top prize, Album of the Year, went to Rosalía‘s LUX, the Spanish artist’s third win in the category after El Mal Querer and Motomami. On the red carpet, one colour stood out: Rosalía, Karol G, Anitta and Camila Cabello all chose white. Roselyn Sánchez was once again in the host’s seat.

A day before the ceremony, on November 11, the Latin Recording Academy held its Person of the Year gala at the MGM Grand Conference Center. This year’s honoree was reggaeton pioneer Daddy Yankee. According to the Academy’s official post, Janet Jackson presented the honour to Daddy Yankee on stage during the awards show.

See the Latin GRAMMY post with Janet Jackson and Daddy Yankee on Instagram

The night’s winners

Rosalía took home not only Album of the Year but also Song of the Year for La Perla; the album also won in the best alternative music album category. Young Argentine star Milo J was among the night’s biggest winners with four awards, according to the Academy’s official account; La Vida Era Más Corta won best folk album and Gil, with Trueno, won best urban performance. Karol G left with two Latin GRAMMYs: Tropicoqueta won best urban music album and Verano Rosa, with Feid, won best reggaeton performance. The Academy announced the award Anitta won that night as the artist’s first Latin GRAMMY.

Red carpet: bridal-inspired white

Karol G — Celia Kritharioti

The Colombian artist wore a white tulle gown from Greek designer Celia Kritharioti‘s Fall/Winter 2026–2027 collection. The mermaid silhouette, built from a body-hugging bodice and a tulle skirt flaring from the knee, had a bridal feel. Her hair was in soft waves and her make-up natural. In the Academy’s end-of-night pictures, Karol G was seen in a relaxed white tracksuit instead.

See the Latin GRAMMY post on Karol G on Instagram

Anitta — white draped gown and a red feather

The Brazilian star was in white as well: an off-the-shoulder draped gown with sheer sleeves, knotted at the hip. According to Soap Central, the gown was by Victor Borges; the single red feather in her hair became the signature of the look. Anitta shared her getting-ready pictures on her own account.

See Anitta's Latin GRAMMY look on Instagram

Rosalía — white lace

Rosalía accepted Album of the Year in a white lace, corseted look; outlets name different designers for the gown, and since there is no confirmed information, we are not naming a brand. The artist also opened the ceremony with a stage performance of songs from LUX.

See the Latin GRAMMY post on Rosalía's Album of the Year win on Instagram

Daddy Yankee — black and crystals

Choosing black like most of the men, Daddy Yankee paired a black jacket with satin lapels and crystal embellishment along its seams with an open-collar black shirt and no tie; diamond chains and rectangular sunglasses completed the look. On stage he appeared with a cape made from the Puerto Rican flag over his shoulders.

See the Latin GRAMMY post on Daddy Yankee on stage on Instagram

Ana de Armas at the gala — Wiederhoeft

The most talked-about look of the Person of the Year gala came from Ana de Armas. The actress chose a black look from Wiederhoeft‘s Spring/Summer 2027 collection: a tightly cinched corset top and a floor-length, embroidered sheer lace skirt. According to Red Carpet Fashion Awards, she wore a white-gold pear-cut tennis necklace with a matching bracelet, and her stylist was Samantha McMillen.

And the rest

Camila Cabello: a pale pink satin two-piece with lace details and a white feather boa.
Valentina Ferrer: according to HOLA, an open-back powder pink plissé chiffon gown by María Lucia Hohan.
Roselyn Sánchez: the night’s host, in a silver hooded gown with crystal embellishment.

Why it matters

For several years the Latin GRAMMY red carpet has been a showcase not only for music but also for the fashion scene centred on Latin America and Spain. White coming through so strongly this year was the clearest example of a season in which bridal codes are moving into eveningwear. Seen from Türkiye, the picture is familiar too: tulle, draping and corsetry are also where Istanbul’s couture ateliers are strongest. Those who want to follow the fashion calendar can take a look at our 2026–2027 fashion week calendar.

Sources

Image: MGM Grand and New York-New York hotels on the Las Vegas Strip (representative image) — Nandaro, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

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