What was the best celebrity look at the Met Gala 2026?

From head-to-toe couture masterpieces to bold experimental statements, 2026's Met Gala red carpet had no shortage of unforgettable moments. Which look stole the night?

1

Rihanna

Rihanna closed the 2026 Met Gala in a sculptural Maison Margiela couture gown with dramatic volume and a sweeping train.

2

Beyonce

Beyoncé returned to the Met Gala in a skin-baring custom skeletal gown by designer Olivier Rousteing.

3

Gracie Abrams

Singer Gracie Abrams wore a Chanel gown inspired by a Gustav Klimt painting, perfectly capturing the Fashion is Art theme.

4

Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner wore a sculpted architectural Schiaparelli look that drew comparisons to surrealist masterpieces.

5

Zoe Kravitz

Zoë Kravitz stunned in a sheer lace Saint Laurent dress with a corseted waist at the 2026 Met Gala.

6

Lena Dunham

Lena Dunham wore a bold Valentino gown inspired by Artemisia Gentileschi's Baroque painting Judith Beheading Holofernes.

7

Adut Akech

Model Adut Akech wore an elegant Thom Browne maternity look featuring a ring of delicate flowers celebrating new life.

8

Heidi Klum

Heidi Klum arrived in a striking statue-inspired look crafted to resemble a living sculpture at the 2026 Met Gala.

9

Eileen Gu

Olympic skier Eileen Gu wore a whimsical dress with floating bubbles that moved with her as she walked the carpet.

10

Chase Infiniti

Chase Infiniti wore a colorful Thom Browne gown inspired by the ancient Greek marble sculpture Venus de Milo.

11

Blake Lively

Blake Lively made headlines with her striking Met Gala 2026 appearance, turning heads on the storied steps of the Met.