For starters, the absence of those whose Grammy looks tend to stop time was felt hard. And without their presence, any and all pre-show buzz fell flat. Those who did show up played it safe — and in our opinion, to wear any old gown is a real missed opportunity. Then there's the fact that all of this could be — and very likely is — a reaction to the politicization fashion , and the question of whether, white roses and pins included, you can really fit a lifetime of the abuse of power into a single dress. With models beckoning their voices on social media and calling out photographers who've been accused of misconduct and sexual abuse, and designers adding their voices to the Time's Up and Me Too movements, the red carpet has started to look a whole lot different. And not just because Harvey Weinstein is no longer involved