The 2026 Met Gala dress code, “Fashion Is Art,” sparked a wave of bold and imaginative interpretations. From abstract silhouettes and nude illusions to hand-painted designs, the creativity on display was unforgettable. Guests paid tribute to iconic artworks and artists. Though the night has come to an end, the standout looks are still on our minds. Here are our top favourites.
Beyoncé
Who knew a skeleton look could be this dazzling? Beyoncé teamed up once again with Olivier Rousteing, stepping out in a shimmering, silver skeletal ensemble. The 2026 Met Gala co-chair arrived alongside Jay-Z and Blue Ivy who made making her Met Gala debut.
Rihanna
Rihanna arrived at the 2026 Met Gala in Maison Margiela couture, complete with monochrome, tonal glam.
Anok Yai
It’s easy to see why Anok currently holds the title of “Model of the Year.” With conceptual, golden-bronzed makeup, she literally transformed into a beautiful statue—looking as though she’d stepped straight out of the museum itself.
Chase Infiniti
Showing exactly how to make a debut—appearing like an abstract bust statue. With its intricate embellishments, the dress is the perfect interpretation of the “Fashion Is Art” dress code.
Blake Lively
Blake Lively stuns in archival Versace for her 11th Met Gala look. Showcasing powdery hues of 18th-century Venetian Rococo paintings. Spring 2006 archival Versace gown with a 13-foot train, what’s not to love?!
Anne Hathaway’
Anne Hathaway’s Michael Kors Collection gown is a masterpiece, made in collaboration with the artist Peter McGough. His illustrations were inspired by a John Keats poem, titled “Ode on a Grecian Urn.”
Paloma Elsesser
Paloma Elsesser in Bureau of Imagination. This dress is made up of a constellation of different garments dating from the 1920s through the 1940s, all sourced across continents. Just wow!
Yseult
Yseult in Harris Reed, a masterpiece that took over 400 hours of glass bead work transformed into a sculpted bodice.
Janelle Monáe
Tech meets flora and done perfectly. Janelle Monae in Christian Sirianoin high-neck gown made of electrical cables, moss, succulents, and circuit board fragments. A dress that is both upcycled and recyclable!
Ejae
Ejae channeled her Korean heritage in this shimmering custom Swarovski look, a look partly inspired by the Venus de Milo and partly inspired by “기녀,” which in English translates to the female courtesans of the Joseon dynasty.
Emma Chamberlain
Emma fully embodied the “Fashion Is Art” dress code in a truly striking way. Wearing an iconic Mugler piece, hand-painted by artist Anna Deller-Yee. A masterpiece in motion—easily earning a place among the best dressed.
Adut Akech
Adut Akech wore Thom Browne in a standout moment that perfectly aligned with the exhibition’s “Pregnant Body” theme. Bringing high-fashion maternity to the Met steps, she delivered a look that was both chic and powerful.
Lisa
Lisa in Robert Wun and we absolutely love it. She teamed up with Robert Wun to 3D-scan her own arms and hands to create a veiled arrangement inspired by traditional Thai dance positions.
Jeremy Pope
Pope delivers something truly surreal in Fall 1996 Vivienne Westwood, proving that the right archival pull will always feel timeless even for men.
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