Nicole Kidman and her daughter showcased the most prominent wedding guest dress trend for summer 2026 at the Met Gala.
Since the announcement in November 2025 regarding the theme for the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute's spring 2026 exhibition—Costume Art—and the Met Gala 2026 dress code—Fashion Is Art, we've been eagerly anticipating how the most stylish celebrities would interpret the blend of fashion, the body, and 5,000 years of art history. Fortunately, the wait is over as the initial procession of A-listers has already hit the red carpet, beginning with three-time co-chair Nicole Kidman. At the 2025 Met Gala, Kidman dazzled in a custom Balenciaga dress that required over 700 hours to create, complemented by a two-toned mullet hairstyle. This year, her appearance is completely different. Forgoing satin and strapless styles, Kidman has just arrived in a long-sleeve sequined red gown featuring feather embellishments at the cuffs and hips. She finished off her ensemble with a sleek, straight hairstyle, Chanel jewelry, and a historic watch that merges fashion, art, and history. The timepiece is a preserved 1982 23 mm Omega Constellation Manhattan housed at the Omega Museum in Bienne, Switzerland.
The truly touching aspect is that Kidman arrived linked arm in arm with her daughter Sunday Rose, who also donned an embellished gown. Sunday Rose's outfit had a strapless design adorned with three-dimensional floral details that created a textured, feather-like look. Given the fashion-forward reputations of Kidman and Sunday Rose, it's likely that this dress style will become the favored choice for sophisticated wedding guests this summer. Continue scrolling to view Kidman's and Sunday Rose's 2026 Met Gala outfits, and explore the embellished dress trend for yourself.
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Nicole Kidman and her daughter showcased the most prominent wedding guest dress trend for summer 2026 at the Met Gala.
Set your slip dresses aside.