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Every 2026 Met Gala Fashion Moment That Can’t Be Missed
These exceeded all expectations.
When the “fashion is art” dress code was announced for the 2026 Met Gala back in February, commentators began attempting to predict how the celebrity set, designers, and stylists would interpret it. Memories of art-centric silhouettes resurfaced all over the internet from vintage runways like Saint Laurent, Dior, McQueen, and more, as did more recent boundary-pushing designs from label’s like Viktor & Rolf, Schiaparelli, and Iris van Herpen. But once the red carpet got going on the first Monday in May, the guessing was finally over. What transpired ended up exceeding all expectations.
As the star-studded guest list made their way up the famous steps at the Metropolitan Museum for a first look at the “Costume Art” exhibition, they delivered ensembles surely to be remembered. This year’s livestream hosts, including Cara Delevingne, Ashley Graham, La La Anthony and Emma Chamberlain set the tone early on. Event co-chairs, Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour made their grand entrances in Chanel, sporting designs from Matthieu Blazy. Fellow co-chair and tennis legend Venus Williams arrived wearing a sparkling custom Swarovski number inspired by her own portrait from the National Portrait Gallery. Committee co-chairs Zoë Kravitz and Anthony Vaccarello showed up, together, in all black coordinating Saint Laurent looks — Kravitz’s a lace and architectural masterpiece.
Those who took a more literal approach to the dress code clearly did their art history homework. References spanned from Gracie Abrams’ “The Kiss” by Gustav Klimt-inspired golden Chanel gown to Chamberlain’s “Garden at Arles” by Vincent van Gogh in a homage from Mugler. Kendall Jenner arrived in an ethereal custom Gap Studios look by Zac Posen — which was designed as a tribute to the Winged Victory of Samothrace, a Greek sculpture of goddess Nike circa 190 B.C.E. Model Paloma Elsesser went a different route, entirely, with an up-cycled creation sourced from eBay in a new project by Marni’s previous creative director, Francesco Risso.
The biggest moment of the night? When Beyoncé finally made her return to the Met after a ten year hiatus — with Blue Ivy by her side, no less. Oh, and Rihanna saved the best for last. Keep scrolling for all of the best fashion moments from the 2026 Met Gala red carpet.
Beyoncé
In custom Olivier Rousteing.
Rihanna
In Maison Margiela Fall/Winter ’25 Couture, Briony Raymond and Dyne jewelry, and Jennifer Behr hair accessories.
Kim Kardashian
In custom Allen Jones and Whitaker Malem.
Teyana Taylor
In custom Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann.
Cardi B
In Marc Jacobs.
Margot Robbie
In Chanel.
Kylie Jenner
In custom Schiaparelli.
Hailey Bieber
In custom Saint Laurent.
Anthony Vaccarello & Zoë Kravitz
In Saint Laurent.
Sabrina Carpenter
In custom Dior.
SZA
In custom Bode.
Chase Infiniti
In custom Thom Browne and MARLI New York.
Cher
In custom Burberry, Chrome Hearts, and Swarovski jewelry.
Tyla
In Valentino.
Rosé
In Saint Laurent.
Anne Hathaway
In custom Michael Kors.
Kendall Jenner
In custom Gap Studio by Zac Posen.
Anok Yai
In Balenciaga.
Odessa A'zion
In custom Valentino.
Olivia Wilde
In Thom Browne.
Janelle Monáe
In custom Christian Siriano and Rainbow K jewelry.
Lisa
In Robert Wun.
Gigi Hadid
In custom Miu Miu.
Doja Cat
In custom Saint Laurent.
Gracie Abrams
In Chanel.
Paloma Elsesser
In Bureau of Imagination by Francesco Risso.
Alex Consani
In custom Gucci.
EJAE
In Dior.
Nicole Kidman
In Chanel.
Anna Wintour
In Chanel.
Venus Williams
In custom Swarovski.
Sarah Pidgeon
In custom Loewe.
Charli XCX
In Saint Laurent.
Jennie
In Chanel.
Karlie Kloss
In Dior Haute Couture.
Laura Harrier
In custom DiPetsa and Isabel Delgado jewelry.
Hunter Schafer
Im custom Prada.
Blake Lively
In archival Versace, Lorraine Schwartz jewelry, and custom Judith Lieber.
Naomi Watts
In custom Dior.
Camila Morrone
In Tory Burch.
Amanda Seyfried
In Prada and Tiffany & Co.
Naomi Osaka
In Robert Wun Couture and Lagos jewelry.
Lena Dunham
In Valentino.
Cara Delevingne
In custom Ralph Lauren.
Ashley Graham
In DiPetsa and Gianvito Rossi.
Emma Chamberlain
In custom Mugler and Stuart Weitzman shoes.
La La Anthony
In Wiederhoeft and Lorraine Schwartz.
More to come...
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