The 2026 Met Gala Red Carpet Outfits That Took Our Breath Away
It's finally here! We have reached the first Monday in May, a day that every fashion enthusiast has marked in bold red in their planners. It's time for the 2026 Met Gala. The theme for this evening is Fashion Is Art, inviting guests to "honor the numerous representations of the dressed body throughout art history" with their outfits. This theme aligns with the Costume Art exhibit, which delves into the connection between attire and the body. As for the guest list, Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams are co-chairing the event with Anna Wintour, resulting in a diverse and star-studded beige carpet.
Now, let's discuss the fashion. The evening has showcased countless custom designs and couture highlights, such as Kylie Jenner's sculpted look by Schiaparelli and Rihanna's dazzling Maison Margiela couture. Numerous outfits have also been selected straight from the recently shown fall 2026 runway collections, including Zoë Kravitz's eye-catching sheer lace Saint Laurent gown with a corseted waist. While the fashion is currently the hot topic, it's certain that these looks will influence fashion conversations for years ahead. With plenty of unforgettable moments and remarkable celebrity appearances (Beyoncé with Blue Ivy! Nicole Kidman accompanied by her daughter Sunday Rose!), scroll down to view all the standout red carpet ensembles from the 2026 Met Gala.
(Image credit: Getty Images)WHO: RihannaWEAR: Maison Margiela couture; Briony Raymond and DYNE jewelry
(Image credit: Getty Images)WHO: BeyoncéWEAR: Olivier Rousteing design; Chopard jewelrySTYLED BY: Ty Hunter
(Image credit: Getty Images)WHO: Kylie JennerWEAR: custom Schiaparelli
(Image credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)WHO: Nicole KidmanWEAR: Chanel gown; Omega watchSTYLED BY: Jason Bolden
(Image credit: Getty Images)WHO: Hailey BieberWEAR: Saint Laurent look; Belperron earrings
(Image credit: Getty Images)WHO: Kendall JennerWEAR: Custom Gap Studio; Buccellati jewelry
(Image credit: Getty Images)WHO: Sabrina CarpenterWEAR: Dior look; Chopard jewelry; Christian Louboutin shoesSTYLED BY: Jared Ellner
(Image credit: Getty Images)WHO: Gigi HadidWEAR: Custom Miu Miu; Jessica McCormack jewelry
(Image credit: Getty Images)WHO: Zoë KravitzWEAR: Saint LaurentSTYLED BY: Alexandra Mandelkorn
(Image credit: Getty Images)WHO: Teyana TaylorWEAR: Tom Ford
(Image credit: Getty Images)WHO: Kim KardashianWEAR: Allen Jones and Whitaker Malem design; Christian Louboutin shoes
(Image credit: Getty Images)WHO: Margot RobbieWEAR: Chanel
(Image credit: Getty Images)WHO: SZAWEAR: Bode
(Image credit: Getty Images)WHO: Tessa ThompsonWEAR: Valentino dress; Pandora jewelrySTYLED BY: Karla Welch
(Image credit: Getty Images)WHO: Laura HarrierWEAR: Di Petsa look; Briony Raymond and Isabel Delgado jewelry
(Image credit: Getty Images)WHO: Simone AshleyWEAR: Stella McCartney dress; De Beers jewelry
(Image credit: Getty Images)WHO: Daisy Edgar-JonesWEAR: McQueen dress; Bucherer jewelry
(Image credit: Getty Images)WHO: Louisa JacobsonWEAR: Custom Dilara Findikoglu; Repossi jewelrySTYLED BY: Edward Bowleg
(Image credit: Getty Images)WHO: DoechiiWEAR: custom Marc Jacobs; David Webb jewelrySTYLED BY: Sam Woolf
(Image credit: Getty Images)WHO: Adwoa AboahWEAR: Simone Rocha design; Nikos Koulis jewelry
(Image credit: Getty Images)WHO: Lila MossWEAR: Conner Ives; Jimmy Choo shoes
(Image credit: Getty Images)WHO: Dree HemingwayWEAR: Valentino couture; Pandora jewelry
(Image credit: Getty Images)WHO: Venus WilliamsWEAR: Custom SwarovskiSTYLED BY: Ronald Burton III
(Image credit: Getty Images)WHO: Hunter SchaferWEAR: PradaSTYLED BY: Dara
(Image credit: Getty Images)WHO: Ayo Edebiri
(Image credit: Getty Images)WHO: Keke PalmerWEAR: Christian Louboutin shoes; Wempe jewelry
(Image credit: Getty Images)WHO: Alexa ChungWEAR: Custom Dior
(Image credit: Getty Images)WHO: Anok YaiWEAR: Balenciaga
(Image credit: Getty Images)WHO: Maude ApatowWEAR: Valentino look; Brilliant Earth jewelrySTYLED BY: Mimi Cuttrell
(Image credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)WHO: Gracie AbramsWEAR: Chanel
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