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Ricky Kej's 11th Grammy Look Blends Tradition with Sustainability Message

Indian composer and three-time Grammy winner Ricky Kej made his 11th consecutive appearance at the awards, using his platform to champion sustainability and cultural pride. His meticulously crafted traditional outfit, featuring an Asiatic lion motif, was designed to be worn for multiple events as part of his #ReWear4Earth initiative. Kej expressed enduring excitement for the Grammys and noted the special significance of the increased number of Indian nominees this year. He also revealed plans to launch a jewellery line inspired by traditional Banjara craftsmanship.

Key Points: Ricky Kej at Grammys: Sustainable Fashion & Cultural Pride

  • 11th consecutive Grammy appearance
  • Wore hand-embroidered achkan with lion motif
  • Promoted #ReWear4Earth sustainability initiative
  • Highlighted exceptional number of Indian nominees
  • Announcing new jewellery line collaboration
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Grammy winner Ricky Kej returns for 11th year, celebrates sustainability and cultural pride

Grammy winner Ricky Kej returns for 11th year, wearing hand-embroidered achkan to celebrate Indian culture and promote sustainable fashion.

"Walking into the Grammys still gives me that rush of excitement every single time. - Ricky Kej"

Los Angeles, February 2

Indian music composer Ricky Kej made a striking return to the 2026 Grammy Awards, marking his 11th consecutive appearance at the prestigious event.

As a three-time Grammy winner and four-time nominee, Kej chose to represent culture and sustainability by wearing a meticulously crafted black achkan adorned with an intricately hand-embroidered Asiatic lion motif.

Complementing the achkan, Kej wore a traditional gold dhoti, paying homage to his roots.

His ensemble was completed with stunning jewellery, inspired by handmade earrings gifted to Kej by a Banjara woman in Rajasthan.

The jewellery includes earrings, anklets, and wrist bracelets. Kej also revealed that this collaboration would soon lead to the launch of a new jewellery line.

The Padma Shri awardee expressed his excitement about being part of one of the biggest platforms of music, saying, "Walking into the Grammys still gives me that rush of excitement every single time. It's impossible not to feel inspired in a room filled with so much music, energy, and creativity," as per the press release.

He also highlighted the remarkable presence of Indian nominees, adding, "This year is particularly special, with an exceptional number of deserving Indian nominees."

Sharing his pictures in an Instagram post, he wrote, "Through my commitment towards environmental sustainability and #ReWear4Earth, I will be wearing this outfit for multiple events because fashion can be fashionable more than once and the most expensive clothes that we buy are the ones we wear only once."

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards are taking place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, hosted by Trevor Noah for his sixth and final time.

- ANI

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Arjun K
11 years at the Grammys! That's consistency and excellence. Love that he's using his platform to promote sustainability and Indian artisans. The Banjara-inspired jewellery is a beautiful touch – it brings a piece of Rajasthan to Hollywood.
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Rohit P
The Asiatic lion motif is powerful. It's not just fashion, it's a statement. Great to see Indian talent getting recognized year after year. Hope his new jewellery line supports the Banjara community fairly.
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Sarah B
As someone who follows sustainable fashion, I really appreciate his #ReWear4Earth initiative. It's a simple but powerful message that more celebrities should adopt. The outfit is stunning and the story behind each piece makes it even more special.
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Vikram M
While I admire his achievements, I do wish the article talked more about his music and less about his outfit. He's a Grammy-winning composer, after all. The fashion is great, but let's not forget the art that got him there in the first place.
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Kavya N
This makes my heart so happy! 🎵 Seeing our culture represented with such pride and authenticity. The fact that he's wearing the same outfit to multiple events to make a point about waste is brilliant. More power to him!

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