A-listers from across entertainment and film industries on Tuesday (IST) embraced the “Costume Art” theme at the 2026 Met Gala which encouraged celebrities to experiment with a lavish and whimsical dress code built around the idea that fashion is art. Here’s a look at what stars like Rihanna, Anne Hathaway, Sabrina Carpenter, Heidi Klum and Kim Kardashian wore at fashion’s biggest night in New York City.
Emma Chamberlain walked the red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in a custom Mugler look by Miguel Castro Freitas. The hand-painted outfit, a clear nod to the “Fashion Is Art” brief, drew inspiration from archival Mugler designs, including a butterfly dress from 1997.
Leaning into the night’s artistic brief, Heidi Klum wore a custom Mike Marino creation that mimicked carved marble. With a stone-like finish from head to toe, she appeared almost statue-like on the red carpet.
Beyoncé turned heads at the 2026 Met Gala in a silvery, skeleton-inspired look designed by Olivier Rousteing, marking yet another collaboration between the two. The designer is also known for creating her standout Beychella outfits in 2018.
Rihanna arrived at the Met Gala with A$AP Rocky, wearing a sculptural Maison Margiela gown inspired by medieval architecture in Flanders, Belgium. Rocky complemented her in a pink Chanel look from the Mathieu Blazy era.
Anne Hathaway arrived in a Michael Kors Collection gown created in
collaboration with artist James McGough, featuring his illustrations inspired
by John Keats’ poem “Ode on a Grecian Urn.”
Hathaway currently stars in The Devil Wears Prada 2 alongside Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt.
Pop singer Sabrina Carpenter wore custom Dior at the 2026 Met Gala, with sculpted pin-up curls by Evanie Frausto that blended classic Hollywood influence with a sleek modern finish.
Kim Kardashian exuded sculptural elegance in an orange-and-brown molded breastplate and leather skirt created by designer Whitaker Malem in collaboration with British artist Allen Jones.
Kyle Jenner opted for an intricate nude ensemble that gradually flowed into a white gown at the hem, aligning with the “Costume Art” theme at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Kendall Jenner arrived at the Met Gala in a Grecian-inspired custom white gown by Zac Posen for GapStudio, made from a reworked Gap T-shirt and shaped with draped jersey and molded leather. The sculptural look was designed to resemble the flow of carved marble.
Simone Ashley turned heads at the Met Gala in a shimmering silver chainmail-inspired dress that draped fluidly across her silhouette, creating a sculpted, almost liquid-metal effect. The strappy design and metallic finish gave the look a bold, modern edge.
Cardi B made her Met Gala appearance in a sheer black lace outfit with oversized sleeves, detailed with touches of lavender and coral throughout the fabric.
Connor Storrie styled black Saint Laurent slacks with a black-and-white polka-dot turtleneck that cascaded into a scarf at the back. The look was completed with a Tiffany & Co. brooch and black shoes.
Nicole Kidman opted for a Chanel dress that took 800 hours of handcrafting, detailed with ruby-toned sequins and feather accents. The look marked Matthieu Blazy’s Met Gala debut for Chanel.
SZA appeared in a custom yellow Bode ensemble made from repurposed vintage materials sourced on eBay, such as fabrics, tapestries, curtains, and beaded detailing, giving the outfit a patchwork, heritage feel.
The Devil Wears Prada actress Emily Blunt looked chic in an all-black tassel-shoulder gown inspired by marching band uniforms, detailed with delicate pearl strings.
Blake Lively marked her 11th Met Gala appearance by drawing inspiration from the soft, powdery tones of 18th-century Venetian Rococo paintings. She wore a spring 2006 archival Versace gown, which she and the brand reworked for the Met by adding a dramatic 13-foot train.