The first Monday in May and that means only one thing: Met Gala. The Metropolitan Museum of Art prepares to transform into an open-air red carpet, where fashion becomes the absolute protagonist through the theme of the Costume Institute’s exhibition that inspires the dress code Fashion is Art, anticipating fashionable reinterpretations of the body as canvas. Between guests, dress code, organization and sitting, nothing is left to chance, and among the first guests is Cara Delevingne, who chooses black and precious transparencies, playing on a see-through to great effect and hyper chic. The dress, a custom Ralph Lauren high-neck, is classic and austere in the front, then reveals all its sensuality in the back, up to the maxi train, between sheer fabric and shimmering embroidery.
To open the dances obviously Anna Wintour, with a total look composed of a sparkling sequin dress with a geometric pattern, made even more “drama” by the plumage effect cape. Mistress of the house as much as Nicole Kidman, co-chair this year, who chooses a Chanel by Matthieu Blazy gown, a deep red sequin dress, sparkling in its texture and its essential but striking silhouette. Adding to the appeal was the plumage effect on the waist and sleeve cuffs. The actress arrived with her daughter Sunday Rose, in Dior but in shades of lilac, with a strapless, structured and textured maxi top that reproduced a striking floral ensemble – a detail we also find on the earrings – paired with a light pink transparent organza skirt with micro embroidery.
Right down to Lauren Sanchez Bezos, this edition’s honorary co-chair, for whom sensuality, in its most classic sense, is not a debatable option but the sine qua non of every look. And she is no exception this evening either, in the role of honorary co-chair of the Met Gala, where of course the spotlight and the photographers’ flashes, on the red carpet of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, are mostly on her.
Here she is on arrival, among the first big names expected for the event of the year, as she sports a midnight blue satin gown by Schiaparelli by Daniel Roseberry, with an emphasized hourglass silhouette and deep sweetheart neckline. On the shoulders, jeweled pearl details. “Madame X,” she wrote on Instagram, citing the inspiration for her look-namely John Singer Sargent’s famous portrait-and thanking Anna Wintour and the Met for an evening she will surely never forget.
The three of them proved that even the more institutional side of the Met Gala can provide unexpected moments. Amid glamour, couture and very strict protocols, there is also room for a moment of pure levity: the three of the evening’s stars let loose by clapping their hands to the rhythm of music, breaking the impeccable aura of the red carpet for a moment. A spontaneous siparietto that tells another side of fashion’s most exclusive evening, the more human, amused and surprisingly casual one, where even the most untouchable icons allow themselves the luxury of having fun.
If Fashion is art is the dress code of this Met Gala 2026, there are those who respected it and those who did not. But for sure, even this time, the looks of the stars on the red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York are the focus of the most anticipated event of the year. Case in point? Katy Perry gives us that, a bit space age but with minimal design finishes, with a white gown with a square, geometric neckline and balloon skirt, long gloves and a silver mask completely covering her face. Charli XCX, on the other hand, always embodies darker sensuality, with a draped Saint Laurent gown with a sweetheart neckline. If Maluma and Patrick Schwarzenegger choose total black, Luke Evans is a policeman more ironic than ever. Sarah Pidgeon opts for golden yellow with this Loewe satin look, followed by Amanda Seyfried who instead sported a custom Prada confection pink strapless gown. Irina Shayk is a riot of sensuality, with a look consisting of a gold and diamond jeweled bra, where the watches are the protagonists, and a slinky long skirt with a very low waist. Provocative as always Doja Cat, with her draped dress in light beige PVC, with maxi gold detail on the shoulder. Ashley Graham, like a Greek goddess, wears a powder-colored draped dress by DiPetsa. Brushstrokes of color as in an impressionist painting for Emma Chamberlain, who wears a choreographed gown by Mugler. A dark blue strapless gown dress with structured crinoline-effect hips and maxi side slit is RosĂ©’s choice, while Gigi Hadid chooses a shimmering sheer dress by Miu Miu in shades of dark silver, with exposed lingerie and embroidery with contrasting flames. Love is in the air with Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, followed by Olivia Wilde, apparently in a classic black satin boat-neck gown, but with a lace-up corset that explodes in a riot of white tulle, by Thom Browne.
Among the never mundane presences at the Met Gala, Sam Smith is synonymous with expressive freedom and boundless fashion. Each of his red carpet appearances is more than a stylistic choice: it is a declaration of identity, a conscious play between silhouettes, codes and provocation. And for Sam Smith, tonight, turn-of-the-century diva inspiration, reinterpreting the glamour of the style of the 1910s in a long black velvet opera coat with sparkling embroidery and furry details.
That “Heated Rivalry” was one of the undisputed phenomena of the last year we know, and also that Connor Storrie is one of the hottest characters of the moment. If you haven’t noticed, he took it upon himself to remind you. Where? Straight from the red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, where he was one of the stars of this year’s Met Gala 2026. Here he is, chic and timeless, with a very french touch, thanks also to the Saint Laurent look chosen, formed by a black suit with an essential and contemporary silhouette, worn over a blue and white polka dot pussy bow shirt, whose bow also serves as a train. A sparkling touch is given by the jeweled brooches.
Rosé continues to establish himself as one of the most interesting figures on the contemporary fashion scene. Her style, cool but never predictable, plays on subtle balances between minimalism and statement details, confirming an increasingly defined aesthetic sensibility. And also for this edition of the Met Gala, where expectations are very high, she confirms her attitude as a global icon, with a dark blue strapless gown by Saint Laurent, with structured crinoline-effect hips and maxi side slit. Embellishing the waistline is a sparkling bird applique.
Words would not be enough to describe Irina Shayk, but we’ll try anyway. Global beauty icon: can it fit? We say yes. Even tonight, on the long night of the Met Gala 2026, the supermodel beguiles the red carpet with a sensual look, with clear references to ancient civilizations and their costumes. Irina, for the occasion, wears a jeweled bra made of gold and diamonds, embellished with an ensemble of necklaces, among which a watch necklace stands out. Other gold and silver watches were instead worn on her arms, creating a striking body jewelry effect. Underneath she wears a slinky long skirt with a very low waist.
In recent weeks the focus was almost more on the rings she wore on her hands than on her. But ZoĂ« Kravitz re-established priorities just this evening, on the night of the Met Gala 2026, where she is one of the co-chairs of the most anticipated event of the year. Anthony Vaccarello’s muse, who arrived without her beloved fiancĂ© Harry Styles, had no choice but to wear a Saint Laurent look, and she did so in this gown that reinterprets the gowns of 18th-century courtesans in a contemporary and sensual key. In sheer black lace, the dress features a square neckline that highlights the dĂ©colletĂ© and a design with structured and emphasized hips, suggesting an old-fashioned crinoline effect. The hairstyling is also reminiscent of the past, made wild, however, by the micro braids that can be glimpsed.
Paul Anthony Kelly at the Met Gala confirmed himself as one of the actors of the moment, among the most anticipated and loved by the public. What definitively established him was his portrayal of John F. Kennedy Jr. in the series Love Story, which made him an increasingly recognizable and appreciated face. Charisma, stage presence and a contemporary allure make him one of the most watched names today, able to catalyze attention far beyond the screen, and his red carpet appearance only confirms his rising status. For the occasion he wears a classic suit by Dior by Jonathan Anderson. The look is a clear reinterpretation of nineteenth-century menswear, with a burgundy velvet tailcoat jacket and tailored pants.
If there is someone who most of all knows how to literally wow during the most anticipated event of the year, well, that person is definitely Katy Perry. A bit space age, but with minimal design finishes, the pop star approached this edition of the event at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York in her own way. As always after all. “Should I go The Met?” she had asked her followers yesterday on X. A rhetorical question, evidently, as Katy “showed up” on the red carpet in a white gown with a square, geometric neckline, balloon skirt and long gloves. But disorienting everyone a bit is definitely the silver mask that completely covers her face, before revealing herself in front of photographers.
Heidi Klum’s look can be summed up in the phrase, “when inspiration from the religious iconographies of yesteryear becomes all too literal.” And perhaps we have said it all. There is Alex Consani in a corset dress, featuring a nude-colored sheer fabric bustier and a skirt that is an explosion of opulent, glittering feathers. So is Tyla, who looks like something out of The Arabian Nights, with an example of a jewelry dress. An unprecedented couple is the one formed by Alessandro Michele and Donatella Versace. Less unprecedented is the one made up of Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci-married to the actress’s sister-returning from the success of The Devil Wears Prada 2. Olympian Eileen Gu stuns in a pearl-covered tutu mini dress, while Hunter Schafer looks like something out of a painting of country romance, in a light blue custom Prada long dress with retro allure. Hyper chic in Bottega Veneta, Julianne Moore, while it’s pictorial prints that Law Roach focuses on. Sombr sports a silver Valentino signature, Lily-Rose Depp takes us back to the 1920s with her light blue Chanel gown. Kate Moss is not missing, in a black lace lingerie dress. Queens also tread the red carpet, like Cher, in a black leather corset top with emphasized and embellished straps, paired with a draped long skirt with a side slit. Suki Waterhouse’s Apollonian inspiration is not lacking either, with a coral pink goddess dress and a precious laurel wreath on her head. Somewhat bullfighter-like is Hudson Williams’ look, while Romeo Beckham’s is black tailoring with a shirt and leather lapels. A custom suit by Gaurav Gupta, which reinterprets the Indian sari concept, was the choice of Isha M. Ambani, daughter of Mukesh Ambani. Tate McRae is an Olympian golden girl in her gold lace lingerie dress, while Jisoo sports a decidedly romantic column dress by Dior.
When Beyoncé, Jay-Z and Blue Ivy Carter appear together, the atmosphere immediately changes tone. A true generational statement of style and charisma. Beyoncé and Jay-Z, with their now-legendary aura, continue to dominate every public appearance, while Blue Ivy increasingly confirms herself as a young icon in the making, able to command attention with a confidence surprising for her age.
For the Met Gala, Beyoncé wears a precious and shimmering herringbone effect armor dress that reveals her body and even covers her hands, paired with an Athena crown/helmet and a very long plumage effect cape in shades of gray and light blue. The dress was made by former Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing, in homage to their iconic collaboration. Jay-Z a tailored suit, while Blue Ivy Carter opts for a white wrap gown with maxi puff skirt.
One adjective to describe Hailey Bieber’s look at the Met Gala 2026? Sculptural. But then again, if the theme of this year’s event is “Fashion is Art” and the usual and historic venue is the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, it’s a no-brainer. It’s not quite so obvious-seeing the evening’s other looks-but Rhode’s founder went for gold and blue for her signature Saint Laurent look. Formed by a corset sculpted in gold, to say the least, while the rest of the dress is declined in the deep shade of Klein blue, for a graceful and impalpable effect, with touches of exoticism, as is in the full DNA of the French fashion house.
Nothing is a given. Kylie Jenner’s word, who also took the stage for this edition of the Met Gala 2026. Gibson Girl inspiration for the entrepreneur, great protagonist with the look sported on the red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. We are talking about a n*de-colored corset with a super curvy silhouette, which explodes into a champagne-colored maxi skirt with precious decorations. The “nip*les illusion” is another detail that makes the difference in the look, much appreciated also by the other sisters, who chose to sport the same effect this evening. Ah, do you want to know the outfit’s signature? Schiaparelli, of course.
Georgina RodrĂguez returns to the Met Gala as one of the most anticipated attendees, after last year’s debut that inevitably turned the spotlight on her even more. In this edition, her participation is now part of an established dynamic that has helped mark her entry into the circuit of the most exclusive fashion events. For the occasion, she wears an aquamarine blue corset dress by Ludovic de Saint Sernin, with an embroidered veil covering her face and white rosary as an accessory.
Sabrina Carpenter at the Met Gala 2026 did not disappoint expectations. Imagine making a dress out of movie slides straight from the 1954 film Sabrina with Audrey Hepburn. This is the little masterpiece worn by the artist: an asymmetrical mini dress by Dior by Jonathan Anderson. A custom dress embellished by the choice of the tiara on the forehead, a clear reference to the divas of the early decades of the 1900s.
Kendall Jenner brings a very personal modern interpretation of classical art to the red carpet. At the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the entrepreneur almost seems to take flight thanks to the long dress signed GapStudio by Zac Posen: draped, fluid and capable of enhancing the body’s shape, the design is inspired by the famous Nike of Samothrace, which can be dated between 200 and 180 BC. Kendall, like her sister Kylie Jenner, also does not forgo the nip*les illusion effect, visible in the flesh-colored bandeau bra.
In the long night of the 2026 edition, Kim Kardashian, a regular presence at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York again this year, could not be missing. But always aiming for boldness and away from banality in her reinterpretation of the event’s theme. This year, the dress code was “Fashion is Art?” Said, done. Kim chose to collaborate with Allen Jones and Whitaker Malem on a sculptural gown. With voluminous blond hair Barbarella style, the entrepreneur surprised everyone with a look that does not hide, but rather emphasizes and celebrates the female body shape. A shiny effect bustier bodysuit with a futuristic orange design and a skirt that completely reveals the front.
If there is a performer capable of making audiences fall in love with film after film, occasion after occasion, well the mind immediately falls on her. Margot Robbie is great, beautiful, but on the long night of the Met Gala 2026, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, she proved once again that she is also sophisticated and radiant more than ever. Credit, at the prestigious annual event, not only to her glamour, but also to the creation she wore. A custom dress by Chanel by Matthieu Blazy, in the pale gold hue, which features a strapless wrap design and is articulated in a series of draping that lends precious craftsmanship to the look.
Teyana Taylor wears a custom Tom Ford that is a set of silver-colored threads covering her entire body and head. Kris Jenner chooses a precious, shimmering Dolce&Gabbana robe that features elements typical of classical art. Gracie Abrams chooses Chanel with a dress that features a corset in shades of gold, made even more opulent by the use of colored gems. Doechii wears an exotic-inspired Marc Jacobs custom dress, while Odessa A’zion a nude look by Valentino, with shimmering appliquĂ©s that simultaneously cover and reveal the body, and a bustier bodysuit worn with nothing underneath except tights, cuissardes boots and an embellished black and blue silk cape. Jennie wears a sequin wrap dress by Chanel, featuring a cascade of embroidered macro sequins for a true mermaid result. Blake Lively wears a Versace night gown, with an American neckline and maxi skirt with layers of chiffon. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wears a chocolate-colored corset dress with a precious bustier and pleated skirt; Amelia Gray a sheer, one-shoulder black lace long dress with maxi ruffles and floral appliquĂ©s; Chase Infinity a multicolor sequin dress by Thom Browne. Karlie Kloss chose a pleated Dior gown with an architectural silhouette in total white. Stephen Curry, with Ayesha Curry by his side, wears a classic suit in total black and a hoodie-effect long jacket. Mondo Duplantis, alongside DesirĂ© Inglander, wears a classic suit with glittering embroidery, Pierpaolo Piccioli a black classic suit with bow tie, along with Anok Yai in a Balenciaga creation; while Alysa Liu chooses a custom Louis Vuitton strapless burgundy dress and full skirt with asymmetrical length, which features multilayers of tulle on the front. Bad Bunny, on the other hand, chooses to celebrate old age and, thanks to the clever use of make-up, becomes elderly and canine in a total black suit with maxi bow and cane to get even more into the part. Too bad it’s custom Zara.
It’s not a tradition, but it’s close. At the Met Gala, when the lights are about to dim on the red carpet, as the photographers slowly begin to think about what will happen next, all of a sudden, as a grand finale, she arrives. In fact, they arrive this time. We are talking about Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, who arrived on the gong as the icing on the cake. A bit like what happened last year, an occasion, however, when the artist and entrepreneur unveiled her pregnancy on the red carpet. This time no announcements, just style and love. What the showbiz royal couple once again demonstrates, catalyzing all the attention.
RiRi with a look by Maison Margiela Artisanal by Glenn Martens, a dress made of iridescent platinum-colored “liquid” fabric and the result of meticulous craftsmanship, which we find in the top – finely decorated – and in the architecture of the dress itself. A$AP with a Chanel ensemble, consisting of a candy-pink tailored gown coat and contrasting lapels, embellished with the house’s signature camellia brooch, and classic suit with bow tie downplayed by its many necklaces.
With the series Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen, Camila Morrone is among the most in hype actresses of the moment, but in reality there was no need for this new project to consecrate her definitively: her path between film and fashion has long since demonstrated an increasingly solid and conscious presence. And the Met Gala only reaffirmed this, becoming the perfect occasion to showcase her essential elegance. For the occasion, she wears a champagne-colored satin wrap column dress by Tory Burch, with a maxi train at the back.
The Met Gala 2026 could not miss her, the authentic Queen of Pop, Madonna. In the royal composition of music, after Cher, BeyoncĂ© and more, the artist made her grand entrance on the red carpet of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, giving free rein to the imagination. Following her appearance at Coachella with Sabrina Carpenter, with whom she recently launched the new single “Bring Your Love,” and in anticipation of “Confessions II,” sequel to the beloved “Confessions on a Dance Floor,” Madonna sported a Saint Laurent signature look for the occasion that is undoubtedly a riot of fantasy inspirations and ancient muses. Definitely arousing curiosity is the headdress, with a reproduction of a real sailing ship in dark hues.
Whether she is covered by a veil or not, there is something unmistakable about Lisa that would allow virtually anyone to recognize her. The artist, a genuine musical phenomenon worldwide both as a solo artist and, of course, with BLACKPINK, took center stage on the red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, giving us an almost mystical moment. Credit is surely due to Robert Wun’s creation: a shimmering white sheer fabric. But what makes the difference is undoubtedly the top of the look. In fact, the singer goes for surrealism, with two fake arms supporting a structure of veils that, from her head, reach her feet.
While the hubbub of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art rages on, the stars swirl around, the flashes multiply, Vittoria Ceretti took care of giving us a few moments of sustainable lightness. With that simplicity that does not need special effects to break through and that has consecrated her as the most famous Italian model in recent years. At the Met Gala there is also her, who has long since unveiled the key points of her style: contemporary minimalism and timeless elegance. A combination that makes her almost perfect at every occasion. Even on this red carpet, where Vittoria seduces thanks to the discreet charm of black, in a Carolina Herrera dress in light fabric with an asymmetric cut, which completely reveals her belly. The lengths and the back are a game of draping and seductive transparencies, emphasized by the long necklace let slip on the completely uncovered back.
Who better to give such an impeccable demonstration of how to interpret the theme than Anne Hathaway? The actress in this 2026 has a packed film schedule, with several projects coming out, chief among them The Devil Wears Prada 2, which has generated enormous hype and is already a box office hit. But tonight Anne plays the part she does best, that of herself, an icon of contemporary elegance. And she does so in a black gown dress by Michael Kors, featuring a U-shaped neckline and a maxi waterfall skirt. The dress is embellished with hand-painted decorations by artist Peter McGough, turning it into a true one-of-a-kind piece between fashion and art.
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