The Decision Is Made: Our Top 5 Best Dressed at the 2026 Met Gala
We spent the night discussing the standout red carpet looks from the 2026 Met Gala. The exhibition's theme for 2026, “Costume Art,” as shared by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, explores “the centrality of the dressed body.” With the red carpet event concluded, it’s evident that while some outfits embraced the theme, others deviated from it. Regardless of their thematic alignment, several looks emerged as exceptional highlights of the evening.
Starting with the theme-compliant styles, Hailey Bieber donned a Saint Laurent ensemble that paid homage to a 1969 haute couture collection created in collaboration with Claire Lalanne, which notably showcased gilded body casts over sheer dresses. Gracie Abrams also wore a creative piece by Matthieu Blazy for Chanel, inspired by Gustav Klimt. Chase Infiniti’s outfit, designed by Thom Browne, incorporated the form of the body directly into the dress. Below, discover the best looks from the 2026 Met Gala.
(Image credit: Getty Images) On Gracie Abrams: Chanel dress and jewelry
(Image credit: Getty Images) On Hailey Bieber: Saint Laurent dress and cape; Balperron earrings
(Image credit: Getty Images) On Alex Consani: Gucci dress
(Image credit: Getty Images) On Paloma Elsesser: Francesco Risso dress
(Image credit: Getty Images) On Chase Infiniti: Thom Browne dress; Marli jewelry
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