The biggest names in fashion, music, acting, business, sport and art have made their way to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York for the 2026 Met Gala.
Held annually on the first Monday in May, the prestigious event (formally known as the Costume Institute Benefit) is globally renowned as the world’s most glamorous fashion event and raises millions for the arts and cultural institution every year.
With “Costume Art” as the theme and “fashion is art” as the dress code, everyone had different interpretations.
This year, Oscar winner Nicole Kidman was also the co-chair, alongside Former American Vogue editor Anna Wintour, tennis great Venus Williams, and Beyoncé.
See the best carpet looks below.
The best-dressed celebrities at the 2026 Met Gala
Anna Wintour
Co-chair
When Anna arrives, the Met Gala has officially started! Anna started the night with a Chanel ensemble and Van Cleef & Arpels jewellery.
Venus Williams
Co-chair
Met Gala co-chair Venus Williams wore an Art Deco-inspired custom Swarovski gown.
Nicole Kidman
Co-chair
Arriving at her sixth Met Gala, Nicole set the precedent for the night in a red feathered custom Chanel look.
In an interview with Vogue, she said she chose red because of how it was used in art over the years, and that it represented passion.
Beyoncé
Co-Chair
Beyoncé stole the show in this jaw-dropping encrusted-skeleton gown and feather train made by Oliver Rousteing.
Sam Smith
Sam channelled the 1920s in this Christian Cowan ensemble.
Claire Foy
The Crown alumni stunned in a black gown and headpiece by Erdem.
Baz Luhrmann, Suleika Jaouad, Jon Batiste, and Catherine Martin
Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin
Australian superstar film couple coordinated their Prada outfits perfectly.
Naomi Osaka
Tennis star Naomi Osaka wore a white and red ensemble made by Robert Wun Couture.
Zoë Kravitz
Newly engaged Zoë Kravitz brought gothic chic to the Met in this Saint Laurent see-through gown.
Doja Cat
Singer Doja Cat wore a latex-draped gown custom-made by Saint Laurent.
Olivia Wilde
Olivia believed in business in the front and party in the back with a gorgeous black and white gown from Thom Browne.
Gwendoline Christie
Gwendoline Christie brought theatre to the Met this year in a custom look made by her partner Giles Deacon.
Sarah Pidgeon
Sarah’s looked beautiful in a yellow custom Loewe two piece.
Luke Evans
Luke Evans went for military chic in a custom Palomo Spain suit.
Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster
The latest power couple stunned at their first Met Gala together, and even sparked engagement rumours!
Amanda Seyfried
Amanda was pretty in pink, wearing a custom Prada gown.
Katy Perry
Katy went for sci-fi this year in custom Stella McCartney.
Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor
Ben and Christine owned the red carpet with Ben in a navy suit while Christine wore a blue Bibhu Mohapatra gown.
Gigi Hadid
Gigi bared all in a custom Miu Miu dress.
Adrien Brody and Georgina Chapman
Adrien and Georgina turned heads together with him in Dior and her in a gown made by her label, Marchesa.
Patrick Schwarzenegger
The White Lotus star was inspired by Salvador Dalí in a custom Public School look.
Maya Hawke
Maya’s gothic dream gown was from the minds of Parda.
Gayle King
Gayle King brought golden glamour in a Christian Siriano gown.
Janelle Monáe
Janelle Monáe’s avant-garde look was a custom Christian Siriano.
Irina Shayk
Irina bared all in an Alexander Wang two-piece.
Stevie Nicks
Steve looked every bit the rock star in a custom ensemble by Zara by John Galliano.
Naomi Watts
Naomi Watts brought floral glamour in a custom Christian Dior gown.
Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum looked unrecognisable in this sculptural outfit by Mike Marino.
Colman Domingo
Colman’s Valentino suit turned heads.
Paul Anthony Kelly
The American Love Story’s actor went for a classic suit made by Christian Dior.
Carey Mulligan
The British beauty went for an elegant gown custom-made by Prada.
Julianne Moore
Julianne went for a classic look by wearing Bottega Veneta.
Felicity Blunt, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt
The iconic trio turned heads together by all opting to wear black.
Kylie Jenner
Kylie’s divine optical illusion gown was designed and made by Schiaparelli.
Hunter Schafer
Hunter looked radiant in this custom Prada ensemble.
Hailey Bieber
Hailey stunned in a gold corset custom made by Saint Laurent.
Anne Hathaway
The Devil wears Michael Kors! That’s all.
Serena Williams
This metallic number was custom-made by Marc Jacobs.
Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina’s film dress was custom-made by Christian Dior.
SZA
This dress was reworked with vintage fabrics made by Bode.
Troye Sivan
Australian singer Troye Sivan brought everyday glamour and egde in a custom Prada look.
Margot Robbie
Margot looked beautiful in this gold Chanel gown, which took 761 hours to make!
Grace Gummer
The American Love Story star stunned in this gold custom Gabriela Hearst gown.
Suki Waterhouse
Michael Kors designed this ethereal look.
Kendall Jenner
Kendall looked incredible in a custom Zac Posen for The Gap gown.
Rami Malek
Rami wore an all-black chic ensemble from Saint Laurent.
Elizabeth Debicki
Elizabeth Debicki posed up a storm by wearing Vera Wang.
Sarah Paulson
Sarah wore a gorgeous tulle gown made just for her by Matières Fécales. Her money mask certainly made it an outfit to remember!
Cher
The iconic singer looked every bit a rockstar in a custom Chrome Hearts look.
Chase Infiniti
The One Battle After Another breakout star lit up the runway in this Thom Browne gown.
Kate Moss
Kate Moss showed us all why she is a supermodel in a sheer Saint Laurent gown.
Gabrielle Union-Wade
Gabrielle’s beautiful, shimmering brown gown was made especially for her by Michael Kors.
Kim Kardashian
Kim wore a futuristic corset made by Allen Jones and Whitaker Malem.
Madonna
Madonna brought shipwrecked couture to the Met Gala in this phenomenal outfit by Saint Laurent.
Tyla
Tyla’s custom Valentino made her look every bit the star.
Blake Lively
Blake Lively arrived in a vintage Versace gown.
Rachel Zegler
Rachel Zegler wore a bridal-inspired white gown from Prabal Gurung.
Miranda Kerr
Miranda looked heavenly in this custom Dior gown.
Maude Apatow
The Euphoria star wore a Valentino Couture gown.
Bad Bunny
The Puerto Rican singer looked unrecognisable in this custom Zara get-up.
Kris Jenner
Kris Jenner wore a Roman-inspired Dolce and Gabbana look.
Cardi B
Cardi B turned heads in this avant-garde look by Marc Jacobs.
Ayo Edebiri
Ayo wore a Grecian-inspired Chanel gown.
Simone Ashley
Simone was draped in chains in a dress made by Stella McCartney.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky
The power couple turned up fashionably late with Rihanna in Maison Margiela and A$AP Rocky in Chanel.
Teyana Taylor
Teyana was every bit the style icon in custom Tom Ford.
Rachel Sennott
Rachel Sennott channelled pop art in this Marc Jacobs outfit.
Jeremy Pope
Jeremy Pope understood the theme in this vintage Vivienne Westwood corset jacket.
Daisy Edgar-Jones
Normal People star Daisy Edgar-Jones, wore a feathered white gown custom-made by Alexander McQueen.
Tessa Thompson
Tessa looked a goddess in a blue gown made by Yves Klein.
Lisa
The White Lotus alumna Lisa, brought two extra arms to the Gala in custom Robert Wun couture.
Doechii
Doechii looked phenomenal in a custom Marc Jacobs ensemble.
