Jon Batiste Shines in Ugo Mozie's Designs at 2026 Grammys

At the 2026 Grammy Awards, Jon Batiste wore two custom outfits designed by Nigerian stylist Ugo Mozie, representing his cultural heritage. Batiste, who won the award for Best Americana Album, donned a military-inspired black sequin jacket with gold bead epaulets and a tailored black trouser, complemented by Christian Louboutin loafers.

His second outfit featured a black sequin long-sleeve shirt adorned with royal blue crystal embellishments and a gold crystal-embellished belt. Ugo Mozie, known for dressing icons like Diana Ross and Beyoncé, collaborated with master tailor Gogo Hsu from Taiwan, drawing inspiration from biblical imagery, particularly Aaron's breastplate.

The outfits were crafted using $100,000 worth of Swarovski crystals, pearls, Colombian emeralds, and African gemstones, embodying a spiritual armor couture form. This event not only highlighted Batiste's fashion choices but also celebrated his deep-rooted faith and heritage.