Met Gala 2026 Best Looks That Defined Luxury Fashion
That’s a wrap on this year’s Met Gala red carpet—and Seyuri's 2026 Met Gala best dressed list is here.
Last night, top stars ascended the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and their theatrical looks gave fashion spectators plenty to discuss and dissect—not to mention delight in. Unsurprisingly, the best dressed (and most memorable) of the evening all centered around attendees who closely considered both the 2026 theme—“Costume Art,” exploring the centrality of the dressed body—and dress code—dubbed, appropriately, Fashion Is Art.
Many of the winning ensembles this year were intentional designs, exploring similar motifs that can be found within the new Costume Institute exhibition inside the Met—including plenty of garments that put major focus on silhouette and enhancing (or captivatingly concealing) the form underneath. The gala, after all, is not just a night for playing dress-up. Rather, it’s a prime opportunity for both powerful storytelling and subverting expectations.
The biggest trends of the night? The red carpet was punctuated by bold hues: Yves Klein Blue was particularly popular, care of Hailey Bieber and Tessa Thompson, while all shades of red came by way of Lena Dunham and a checkerboarded Colman Domingo. Of course, as per the theme, we saw a lot of Grecian-inspired gowns. See Chase Infiniti in her multicolored Thom Browne Venus de Milo–core and Ashley Graham in a wet-look, draped Di Petsa gown.
Rihanna in Maison Margiela and A$AP Rocky in Chanel.
Talk about saving (some of) the best for last: Rihanna’s sculptural Maison Margiela gown drew inspiration from the medieval architecture found in Flounders, Belgium. Rocky? He went full dapper in pink Matthieu Blazy–era Chanel.
Why it worked:
- architectural couture
- statement jewelry
- futuristic glamour
- editorial-level styling
Hailey Bieber in Saint Laurent.
Talk about going for gold: The molded Saint Laurent bodice Bieber wore was made of 24-karat gold. Cha-ching!
Her Saint Laurent ensemble, anchored by a striking gold breastplate, embraced minimalism while still commanding attention. The styling felt sharp, sleek, and incredibly modern.
Trend highlights:
- sculptural metallic styling
- minimal glamour
- monochrome luxury
- modern eveningwear
Lisa in Robert Wun.
Need a hand? Lisa’s got a couple extra! The global superstar teamed up with Robert Wun to 3D scan her own arms and hands to create a veiled arrangement inspired by traditional Thai dance positions.
The styling balanced dramatic structure with sleek minimalism — a combination that instantly dominated online fashion conversations.
Why it stood out:
- sculptural silhouette
- statement jewelry
- runway-inspired styling
- modern couture glamour
Jisoo in Dior
Jisoo embraced refined Dior elegance with a look rooted in understated sophistication.
Her sleek silhouette and minimal styling reflected the softer direction luxury fashion is moving toward in 2026.
Trend details:
- elegant monochrome styling
- quiet luxury
- refined tailoring
- soft glamour
Isha Ambani in Gaurav Gupta.
It’s difficult to top Ambani’s jewelry, but this draped and sari-esque Gupta look goes neck and neck. And let’s not forget the mango purse!
Isha Ambani delivered one of the evening’s most polished couture moments.
Her appearance fused timeless luxury with modern elegance through impeccable tailoring and statement diamond-and-emerald jewelry that elevated the entire look.
Why the look resonated globally:
- luxury jewelry styling
- couture sophistication
- elegant monochrome palette
- refined glamour
Anok Yai in Balenciaga.
Head-to-toe black can be a bold statement, as proven by supermodel Yai’s structural hooded Balenciaga gown.
Anok Yai once again proved why she remains one of fashion’s strongest editorial presences.
Her futuristic Balenciaga styling delivered sharp structure, metallic elegance, and runway-level drama without losing sophistication.
Chase Infiniti in Thom Browne.
Talk about a dress worthy of a double take! Infiniti’s trompe l’oeil Thom Browne dress was inspired by the ancient Greek Venus de Milo statue—and used 1.5 million stacked sequins, paired with tiered silk fringes in over 600 different colors.
Manish Malhotra
The cape turns to Mumbai, the city that shaped Malhotra’s move from cinema to couture. Across its surface are references to the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, the Gateway of India and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, alongside trains, taxis and scenes from everyday city life. The result is less a skyline tribute than a record of the city through which Malhotra built his design language.
Kim Kardashian in Allen Jones and Whitaker.
Talk about a true fashion collaboration: Kardashian wore a molded breastplate and leather skirt by designer Whitaker Malem and British artist Allen Jones. The only thing better than a beautiful sculpture? A wearable sculpture.
Kylie Jenner in Schiaparelli.
Highbrow? More like bleached brows! Jenner really committed to her Schiaparelli couture gown—it took 11,000 hours of work to complete the embroidery alone and featured 10,000 baroque pearls and 7,000 painted pearlescent fish scales.
Sabrina Carpenter in Dior.
That’s a wrap! Carpenter wore a Dior tulle slit dress made of film strips—from the film Sabrina, naturally.
Emma Chamberlain in Mugler.
This Mugler by Miguel Castro Freitas look was hand-painted (talk about Fashion Is Art!) and inspired by archival Mugler looks, including a butterfly dress from 1997.
Jeremy Pope in Vivienne Westwood.
High-fashion hunk: Pope’s muscular Vivienne Westwood jacket is circa fall 1996. The corseted evening jacket was embroidered with pearls, glass beads, sequins, and stones on duchesse silk—and made by Mr. Pearl, the renowned corset maker.