"She looks like Kyoshi from avatar": Internet in splits over Chappell Roan's Grammy 2025 look in archival Jean Paul Gaultier dress

On the red carpet, Chappell Roan never fails to turn heads, and the 2025 Grammys were no different. She dazzled in an archival Jean Paul Gaultier Spring/Summer 2003 Couture gown, styled by Genesis Webb, continuing her history of daring, theatrical fashion choices.

This design, which blended workmanship, tulle, and historical influence, was a reflection of Roan's commitment to extravagant, theatrical flair.

Layers of ruffled tulle cascaded down the golden-yellow gown's intricate Degas-inspired design, mimicking the delicate textures of ballerina tutus. A large black ribbon bow, which served as straps for her flowing gown, emphasized the dramatic bodice.

To achieve a vintage-meets-baroque style, Roan accessorized her opera-length white gloves with gold nail extensions at the tips of each finger. She then covered the entire costume with beaded jewelry.

As some fans (presumably) cleaned their jaws off the floor, others couldn’t help but poke a little fun at it.

On social media sites, funny criticism and memes flooded in. It was as if one had stepped out of a “baroque-themed ballerina cult meeting.” Others referred to her as a “beautiful, expensive chandelier.” There’s no doubt the Internet will have its claim on this dress when you’re wearing it.

Someone (@Mailafiya_r22) on X commented hilariously:

"She looks like Kyoshi from avatar"

One commenter actually said Chappell Roan resembled Kyoshi from Avatar: The Last Airbender. Between the sweeping gown, all those layers of tulle making her tower like a queen, and that dramatic, kind of mystical atmosphere, we would totally see it if she would go all earth-bending warriors to save the day.

Maybe it wasn't even earth bending that made Kyoshi so mighty - maybe those fabulous opera gloves. Just imagine Chappell sashaying out onto the red carpet, her gown flowing like the elements themselves, and the internet all agreeing: "Kyoshi would totally approve of this look."

Before we discuss what the fans had to say, let's pause to enjoy the sheer spectacle of it all. Chappell Roan did more than just walk the red carpet; she was a fashion queen straight out of an upscale fantasy epic.

The internet, of course, did what it does best and turned her gorgeous appearance into a full-fledged meme-fest. Now, let's look at how the fans turned this runway part into a comedy show.

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Netizens have reacted as Chappell Roan's Grammy 2025 look in archival Jean Paul Gaultier dress

Someone (@sashasxrealm) on X commented:

"HELP I THOUGHT SHE WAS HOLDING A GRAMMY IN THE SECOND PIC AND JUMPED"

Another one (@Kkrunway) commented:

"Get this lady at the Met Gala rn"

A netizen (@dullscorpio) expressed:

"close enough, welcome back ariana’s 2018 met gala look"

A folk (@FlappySocks) commented:

"Who knew socks could be so musical? Did they bring a spare, just in case?"

Someone (@deplorableXs) wrote:

"And heir hair looks like it has sand fleas in it"

Another netizen (@FLappySocks) wrote:

"Chappell's red hair looks like a wig wore by a superhero called Roan Ranger and it is perfect"

In the end, Chappell Roan's Grammy look was nothing short of a masterpiece - and the internet made sure to treat it as such. Between comparisons to Kyoshi and ballerina cults, the fashion world was officially blessed with both high drama and high comedy.

Be it the closet fashionista or a mystic earth-bending queen, one thing is sure: Chappell knew exactly what she was doing with turning the red carpet into a personal runway and getting the internet into a full-time roast session.

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